Cruz was born on 28 April 1974 in the town of Alcobendas, province of Madrid, Spain, to Encarna Sánchez, an Andalusian hairdresser and personal manager, and Eduardo Cruz, an Extremaduran retailer and car mechanic. … વધુ જુઓ

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 … વધુ જુઓ

Cruz has been recognised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the following performances:
• 79th Academy Awards: Best Actress, nomination, for વધુ જુઓ

1989–1997: Early work
In 1989, 15-year-old Cruz made her acting debut in a music video for the Spanish pop group વધુ જુઓ

In 2006, Cruz became a spokesmodel for French cosmetics company L'Oréal to promote products such as the L'Oréal Paris hair dye … વધુ જુઓ

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 વધુ જુઓ

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