Born April 28, 1974
Penélope Cruz is a Spanish actress known for her work with director Pedro Almodovar. She made her first Hollywood film debut in the 1997 film Open Your Eyes. She has worked in various American films, including The Hi-Lo Country (1999), Vanilla Sky (2001), Blow (2001), Gothika (2003), Sahara (2005) and the musical Nine (2009). Cruz earned Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for her role in 2006’s Volver, and won a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for her work in Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008). She is the first Spanish actress to receive an Academy Award in history. She has modeled for Ralph Lauren and L’Oréal, and Cruz and her sister, Monica, have designed items for clothing brand Mango. She is married to Spanish actor Javier Bardem, with whom she has a son, Leo.
There’s no doubt about it: Penélope Cruz, nominated this year for her role in the musical Nine, is the queen of show-stopping Oscar dresses. Here, we take a look back at a decade of the Spanish actress’s sensational Academy Awards style—both on the red carpet and at the glamorous after parties.
There’s no doubt about it: Penélope Cruz, nominated this year for her role in the musical Nine, is the queen of show-stopping Oscar dresses. Here, we take a look back at a decade of the Spanish actress’s sensational Academy Awards style—both on the red carpet and at the glamorous after parties.
The 2010 Academy Award nominations were announced this morning and though there were few surprises, we were excited to see Latinos represented in more than one category.
Leading the pack of Best Supporting actress nominees was the beautiful Pénelope Cruz, who was nominated for her role as a spitfire mistress in Rob Marshall's all-star musical Nine. She told people.com, "I am...
Sunday night may not have brought Penélope Cruz a Golden Globe award for her supporting actress role in the musical Nine, but it did give her a chance to shine no less in Chopard jewels and glossy waves created by legendary Latino hairstylist Oribe. The look is easy to recreate: Spray Oribe's own Imperméable spray—or an anti-humidity spray—on hair, then use a curling iron to wind hair....
These three Latinas know there’s more to lipstick than red or nude. Mauve is a sexy way to go, whether it’s worn sheer, matte or glossy. It brings a beautiful flush to the skin, without coming on too strong. If you love the look, try Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color in Heather Mauve ($22, bluemercury.com).
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