| First Name |
Penelope
|
| Last Name |
Cruz
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| Full Name at Birth |
Penélope Cruz Sánchez
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| Alternative Name |
Madonna of Madrid, Pe, Penelope Cruz
|
| Age |
47 years
|
| Birthday |
28th April, 1974
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| Birthplace |
Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain
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| Height |
5' 6¼" (168 cm)
|
| Weight |
118lbs (54 kg)
|
| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
|
| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
|
| Distinctive Feature |
Curves
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Religion |
Roman Catholic
|
| Ethnicity |
White
|
| Nationality |
Spanish
|
| University |
Conservatorio Nacional (9 years classic ballet), Spanish ballet (3 years), Jazz Dance Course
|
| Occupation Text |
Actress
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| Occupation |
Actress
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| Claim to Fame |
Abre los ojos, Volver, Vicky Christina Barcelona
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| Year(s) Active |
1989–present
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Artmédia, Untitled Entertainment, Entertainment Booking Agency
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| Brand Endorsement |
Lancôme (Trésor fragrance) [2010], (2001-02) TV commercial: Ralph Lauren Glamourous, (2002) TV commercials (Japan) Lux Super Rich, (2003) TV commercial: Coca-Cola, (2005) TV commercial (PSA): The ONE Campaign [www.one.org], Print ad: "Sean by Sean Combs" clothing line (by Sean Combs), (1994) TV commercial: Freixenet cava, (2001) TV commercial: "Freixenet" cava, (2006-07) Print ads: L'Oreal Paris' Natural Match Color-Calibrated Creme hair color, (2006) Print ad: L'Oréal Elvital, (2007) Print ads: L'Oreal Paris' Endless 8-Hour Lipcolour, (2007-08) Print ads: L'Oreal Paris' Telescopic Mascara, (2007-08) Print ads: L'Oreal Paris' Bare Naturale gentle mineral makeup collection, (2007) Print ads: L'Oreal Paris' Dermo Expertise line of skin care products, (2008) Print ad: "L'Oreal Elnett Satin" hairspray, (2008-09) Prints ad: L'Oreal Paris' Vive Pro hydra gloss shampoo & conditioner, (2009) TV commercial: "Loreal" hairspray, (2010,2012) Print ad: Tresor perfume by Lancome, (2012) TV commercial for Nespresso, (2012) TV commercial: New Super Mario Bros. 2 (2012) (VG), (November 2013) TV commercial "Who Else?" for Nespresso
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| Bust (inches) |
35
|
| Cup Size |
D
|
| Waist (inches) |
27
|
| Hips (inches) |
35
|
| Clothes Size |
4
|
| Shoe Size |
40
|
| Official Websites |
www.biography.com/people/penelope-cruz-9262753, www.penelope-cruz.org/, http://www.penelope-cruz.net/, http://www.penelope-cruz.com, www.nndb.com/people/748/000025673/
|
| Father |
Eduardo Cruz (auto mechanic)
|
| Mother |
Encarna Sánchez (hairdresser)
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| Brother |
Eduardo Cruz (musician)
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| Sister |
Monica Cruz (dancer)
|
| Friend |
Goya Toledo (actress), Salma Hayek (actress), John Galliano (fashion designer), Alicia Silverstone, Nicole Kidman, Katie Holmes
|
| Favorite People |
Tiffani Thiessen, Kate Beckinsale
|
| Favorite Colors |
Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Red
|
Penélope Cruz Sánchez (; born 28 April 1974) is a Spanish actress and model. Signed by an agent at the age of 15, she made her acting debut at 16 on television, and her feature film debut the following year in Jamón Jamón (1992). Her subsequent roles in the 1990s and 2000s included Belle Epoque (1992), Open Your Eyes (1997), The Hi-Lo Country (1999), The Girl of Your Dreams (2000), and Woman on Top (2000). Cruz achieved recognition for her lead roles in the 2001 films Vanilla Sky, All the Pretty Horses, Captain Corelli's Mandolin, and Blow. She has three Academy Award nominations, and one win.
