Penelope Cruz

Date of Birth: April 28, 1974

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Penélope Cruz Sánchez, born on April 28, 1974, in Alcobendas, Spain, is a renowned Spanish actress and model. She began her acting career at a young age and has since become one of the most acclaimed and recognized actresses worldwide. Cruz first gained international attention with her role in the Spanish film “Jamón, Jamón” (1992), and subsequently built a prolific career in both Spanish and English-language films. Her collaborations with acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar have been particularly notable, with films such as “Live Flesh” (1997), “All About My Mother” (1999), “Volver” (2006), and “Pain and Glory” (2019). Cruz’s role in “Volver” earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, and she eventually won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Woody Allen’s “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” (2008), making her the first Spanish actress to do so. Cruz is also known for her work in Hollywood, with notable films including “Blow” (2001), “Vanilla Sky” (2001), “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” (2011), and “Murder on the Orient Express” (2017). In addition to her film work, Cruz has also modeled for various high-profile fashion brands and has been a muse for designers like Karl Lagerfeld and Ralph Lauren.

5 Interesting Facts about Penelope Cruz

1. Penélope Cruz is the first Spanish actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2. She studied classical ballet for nine years at Spain’s National Conservatory.

3. Cruz is a passionate philanthropist, having volunteered in Uganda and India, working with Mother Teresa.

4. She is fluent in Spanish, English, Italian, and French.

5. Cruz and her husband, actor Javier Bardem, are the first Spanish couple to both win Academy Awards.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Penelope Cruz

1. “The most difficult thing in the world is to start a career known only for your looks, and then to try to become a serious actress.”

2. “I love the sea, the way it sounds. The sound is something you can feel inside your body. It almost vibrates within you.”

3. “I am very proud to be Spanish, and I love my country.”

4. “For me, everything will be used. Sometimes, because I’m a very curious person, I want to try everything. And I’m very greedy.”

5. “I have stepped off the relationship scene to come to terms with myself. I have spent most of my life being in a relationship and now I am living happily as a single person.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Penélope Cruz’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $75 million.

Children

Penélope Cruz and her husband Javier Bardem have two children: a son named Leonardo, born in January 2011, and a daughter named Luna, born in July 2013.