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| Penelope Cruz |
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"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. No one will take you seriously once you are known as the pretty woman."
| Date of Birth: April, 28, 1974 |
| Birthplace: Madrid, Spain |
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| Aside from having been romantically linked to some of the biggest actors in Hollywood, Penelope has appeared in a number of successful films, such as Blow (2001) and Vanilla Sky (2001), and Volver (2006). |
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| As far as Spanish exports go, Penelope Cruz is certainly among the hottest. She went from talented European actress to Hollywood superstar without sacrificing her integrity along the way. And she ain't half bad to look at either... |
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Penelope Cruz Sanchez was born in Madrid, Spain, on April, 28, 1974. Raised along with brother Eduardo and sister Monica, Penelope was always fond of the arts, particularly ballet and jazz dancing. Her passion for dance led to her decision to abandon traditional schooling, focusing her time and energy instead on the graceful art of classical ballet.
"Pe," as she is nicknamed, may not have her high school diploma, but she is very much educated. Before making the transition to acting, Penelope had completed nine years of classical ballet training, three years of Spanish ballet training and four years of theater at Cristina Rota's New York school.
Penelope Cruz's big break in Spanish film came in 1992's Jamon, jamon. 1992 also witnessed her first foray onto international screens, with her role in Belle epoque -- a massive success that garnered eight Goya Awards (Spanish Oscars), as well as an Oscar for Best Foreign Film. It was with Belle epoque that Penelope's star power received its first worldwide exposure. |
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