Birthday: April 28, 1974
One of Spain's foremost leading ladies of the 1990s, Penélope Cruz has managed to make her mark with international audiences as well. Born in Madrid on April 28, 1974, Cruz was one of three children of a merchant and a hairdresser. After years of intensive study in ballet and jazz, she broke into acting in 1992. That year, she had starring roles in Jamón Jamón and Belle Epoque, two ...more- 2006
- Cannes Film Festival
- Best Actress
- Volver
- win
- 2006
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association
- Best Actress (Runner-up)
- Volver
- win
- 2006
- Goya Awards
- Best Actress
- Volver
- win
- 2006
- Broadcast Film Critics Association
- Best Actress
- Volver
- nom
- 2006
- Golden Globe
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
- Volver
- nom
- 2009
- Nine
- Carla
- 2009
- G-Force
- Juarez
- 2008
- Vicky Cristina Barcelona
- Maria Elena
- 2008
- Elegy
- Consuela Castillo
- 2007
- The Good Night
- Anna/Melodia












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