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Penélope Cruz Sánchez, known as Penélope Cruz, is a Spanish actress and model. She was born on April 28, 1974, in Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain.

Cruz rose to international prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with her performances in several Spanish and English-language films.

She gained critical acclaim for her roles in movies such as “Belle Époque,” “All About My Mother,” and “Volver,” which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

Cruz has collaborated with renowned directors such as Pedro Almodóvar, Woody Allen, and Alejandro González Iñárritu.

Her notable English-language films include “Blow,” “Vanilla Sky,” “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, “Nine,” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.”

Aside from her acting career, Cruz has also worked as a model for major fashion brands.

She is known for her beauty, elegance, and versatile performances. Cruz is regarded as one of the most talented and internationally recognized Spanish actresses.

In addition to her acting work, Cruz has been involved in philanthropic endeavors and has supported causes such as cancer research and organizations promoting social justice and human rights.