Cruz was born on 28 April 1974 in the town of Alcobendas, province of Madrid, Spain, to Encarna Sánchez, an
Initially, … مزید دیکھیں

In 1989, 15-year-old Cruz made her acting debut in a music video for the Spanish pop group Mecano's song "La Fuerza del Destino". Between 1990 and 1991, she hosted the Spanish TV channel Telecinco's talk show L… مزید دیکھیں

In 2006, Cruz became a spokesmodel for French cosmetics company L'Oréal to promote products such as the L'Oréal Paris hair dye Natural Match and L'Oreal mascara products. She receives $2 million a year for he… مزید دیکھیں

Cruz has donated money and time to charity. In addition to work in Nepal, she has volunteered in Uganda and India, where she spent a week working with Mother Teresa that included assisting in a leprosy clinic. That tr… مزید دیکھیں

Cruz is married to Spanish actor Javier Bardem. Bardem was her co-star in her breakthrough role as Silvia in Jamón jamón (1992), as well as starring alongside her in Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008). They were also both in t… مزید دیکھیں

Cruz has been recognised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the following performances:
• 79th Academy Awards: Best Actress, nomination, for Volver (2006)
• 81st Academy Awards… مزید دیکھیں

• Penélope Cruz at AllMovie
• Penélope Cruz at AllMusic
• Penélope Cruz discography at Discogs
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