Penelope Cruz

Penélope Cruz Sánchez, nicknamed simply Pe, is a Spanish actress. She was born April 28, 1974 in Madrid and named after a song by Joan Manuel Serrat by her parents Eduardo, a retailer, and Encarna, a hairdresser. Cruz was a dancer as a child and young teen. She completed 2º B.U.P. (2nd year of secondary school), but dropped school at the age of 15 after she bested more than 300 other girls at a talent agency audition. She received nine years of classic ballet training at the Conservatorio Nacional in Madrid, four years of dance performance with several dance courses at the Cristina Rota School in New York, and three years of Spanish Ballet with Ángela Garrido. She also had Jazz Dance courses with Raúl Caballero. Penelope Cruz The text below is generated by a template, which has been proposed for deletion. ... Penelope Cruz The text below is generated by a template, which has been proposed for deletion. ... Penelope Cruz Penélope Cruz Sánchez, nicknamed simply Pe, (born April 28, 1974) is a Spanish actress. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... April 28 is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 247 days remaining. ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... Coat of arms Plaza de España (Spain square) Madrid, the capital of Spain, is located in the center of the country at 40°25′ N 3°45′ W. Population of the city of Madrid proper was 3,093,000 (Madrilenes, madrileños) as of 2003 estimates. ... Joan Manuel Serrat (born December 27, 1943 in Barcelona) is a Catalan singer and songwriter. ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ... Jazz dance has two meanings, depending on the era. ...

She first achieved fame when she appeared in the video clip La fuerza del destino for the Spanish synth-pop group Mecano. She then started a relationship with Nacho Cano, a member of the group, which lasted for several years. (For the toy construction material, see Meccano) Mecano was a synth-pop (in Spanish, tecno) band from Madrid, Spain. ...

She was a TV presenter for the teen-oriented program La Quinta Marcha, in collaboration with Jesús Vázquez.

Cruz's first major films were Jamón, Jamón and the more widely known (in the US) La Belle Époque (film), a film which won an Academy Award for Foreign Language Film. Wikiquote has a collection of quotations by or about: United States Wikinews has news related to this article: United States United States government Official website of the United States government - Gateway to governmental sites White House - Official site of the US President Senate. ... As a Special Award 1947 Shoeshine (Sciuscià) (Italy) - Societa Co-operativa Alfa Cinematografica - Paolo William Tamburella producer - Vittorio De Sica director 1948 Monsieur Vincent (France) - E. D. I. C., Union Général Cinématographique - George de la Grandiere producer - Maurice Cloche director 1949 The Bicycle Thief (Ladri di biciclette) (Italy) - Mayer - Vittorio...

She also appeared with Matt Damon in All The Pretty Horses. Matthew Paige Damon (born October 8, 1970) is an American film actor. ...

In 1999, she appeared in Pedro Almodóvar's Todo sobre mi madre which won an Academy Award for Foreign Language Film. Pedro Almodóvar (born September 24, 1949) is a Spanish filmmaker. ... Poster for Todo sobre mi madre All About My Mother (Todo sobre mi madre) is a 1999 film written and directed by the Spanish auteur Pedro Almodóvar, starring Cecilia Roth, Marisa Paredes, Candela Peña, Antonia San Juan and Penélope Cruz. ... As a Special Award 1947 Shoeshine (Sciuscià) (Italy) - Societa Co-operativa Alfa Cinematografica - Paolo William Tamburella producer - Vittorio De Sica director 1948 Monsieur Vincent (France) - E. D. I. C., Union Général Cinématographique - George de la Grandiere producer - Maurice Cloche director 1949 The Bicycle Thief (Ladri di biciclette) (Italy) - Mayer - Vittorio...

In early 2001, she appeared in the film Vanilla Sky with Tom Cruise, which sparked a three-year relationship with the actor. 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Vanilla Sky poster Vanilla Sky is a 2001 film which tells a story of a young millionaire who is charged with murder. ... Tom Cruise as seen on the poster for the 2001 film Vanilla Sky Tom Cruise (born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV July 3, 1962 in Syracuse, New York, USA) is an American film actor and producer who has starred in a number of top-grossing movies. ...

Her younger sister Mónica Cruz closely resembles her, a similarity exploited for some Spanish TV ads. In the 2000s, Mónica left her dancing career and achieved fame on her own in the youth-oriented TV series Un Paso Adelante. 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2005, Cruz appeared on Punk'd, MTV's Version of Candid Camera. Cruz called Ashton Kutcher and told him that they have to get Salma Hayek. So, with Ashton Kutcher's help, Cruz Punk'd Hayek for the mess that they made in the restroom. 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... Punkd logo Punkd is an American television show on MTV centered around the old Candid Camera idea of hidden cameras. ... MTV (abbreviation for Music Television) is a cable television network which was originally devoted to music videos, especially popular rock music. ... Candid Camera is a long-running television series, created and produced by Allen Funt, which initially appeared on radio as Candid Microphone in the 1940s, then screened in the United States in the 1950s, with local versions produced around the world. ... Christopher Ashton Kutcher (born February 7, 1978) is an American actor and model born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ... Salma Hayek Salma Hayek (born September 2, 1966) is a Mexican actress, born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico. ... Punkd logo Punkd is an American television show on MTV centered around the old Candid Camera idea of hidden cameras. ... Salma Hayek Salma Hayek (born September 2, 1966) is a Mexican actress, born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico. ...

Partial filmography

• The Loop(announced) (2006)(announced)
• Volver (pre-production) (2006)
• Bandidas (post-roduction) (2005) Maria
• Chromophobia(post-production) (2005) Gloria
• Sahara (2005)
• Noel (2004)
• Don't Move (2004)
• Head in the Clouds (2004)
• Gothika (2003)
• Fanfan la tulipe (2003)
• Vanilla Sky (2001)
• Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001)
• Blow (2001)
• Woman On Top (2000)
• All The Pretty Horses (1999)
• Open Your Eyes (Abre los ojos) (1997)
• Belle Epoque (1992) Luz (aka Belle époque (France) aka The Age of Beauty)

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Herself - filmography

• In Search of Ted Demme (2005) (pre-production) .... Herself
• The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005) (TV) .... Herself - Co-presenter: Best Sound, Best Sound Editing
• The 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005) (TV) .... Herself
• XIX premios Goya (2005) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter: Best Picture & Nominee: Best Lead Actress
• The 2004 European Film Awards (2004) (TV) .... Herself
• Women on Top: Hollywood and Power (2003) (TV) .... Herself
• XVII premios Goya (2003) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter: Best Film
• 'Masked & Anonymous' Exposed (2003) (V) .... Herself
• Hitting It Hard (2002) (V) .... Herself
• Prelude to a Dream (2002) (V) .... Herself
• Paul McCartney Back in the U.S. (2002) (TV) .... Herself (thanks)
• All About Desire: The Passionate Cinema of Pedro Almodovar (2001) (TV) (aka All About Desire) (UK: short title)
• America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001) (TV) .... Herself
• The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001) (TV) (uncredited) .... Herself - Presenter: Best Costume Design
• Italian Soldiers (2001) .... Herself (aka Spaghetti Requiem)) (USA)
• 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2000) (TV) .... Herself
• The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000) (TV) .... Herself - Co-Presenter: Best Foreign Language Film

Accolades

ALMA Awards

• 2002 Nominated ALMA Award Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for: Vanilla Sky (2001)
• 1999 Nominated ALMA Award Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film for: The Hi-Lo Country (1998)

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• 2001 Nominated Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actress - Drama/Romance for: All the Pretty Horses (2000)

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• 2004 Won David Best Actress (Migliore Attrice Protagonista) for: Non ti muovere (2004)

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• 2004 Won Audience Award Best Actress for: Non ti muovere (2004)
• 2004 Nominated European Film Award Best Actress for: Non ti muovere (2004)
• 2003 Nominated Audience Award Best Actress

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• 2001 Nominated Audience Award Best Actress for: Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001)
• 1999 Nominated European Film Award Best Actress for: Niña de tus ojos, La (1998)

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• 1999 Won Fotogramas de Plata Best Movie Actress (Mejor Actriz de Cine)

Goya Awards Won (pronounced like English one, or won past tense of win, etymologically akin to Chinese yuan and Japanese yen) is the official currency used in both South Korea and North Korea. ...

• 2005 Nominated Goya Best Lead Actress (Mejor Actriz Principal) for: Non ti muovere (2004)
• 1999 Won Goya Best Lead Actress (Mejor Actriz Principal) for: Niña de tus ojos, La (1998)
• 1993 Nominated Goya Best Lead Actress (Mejor Actriz Principal) for: Jamón, jamón (1992)

Imagen Foundation Awards Nomination is part of the process of selecting a candidate for either election to an office, or the bestowing of an honor or award. ... Won (pronounced like English one, or won past tense of win, etymologically akin to Chinese yuan and Japanese yen) is the official currency used in both South Korea and North Korea. ... Nomination is part of the process of selecting a candidate for either election to an office, or the bestowing of an honor or award. ...

• 2003 - Creative Achievement Award

MTV Movie Awards

• 2002 Nominated MTV Movie Award Breakthrough Female Performance for: Blow (2001)

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• 1993 Won Film Award Best Acting (Mejor Interpretación) Tied with Javier Bardem (No award category given officially).

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• 1995 Won Best Actress for: Todo es mentira (1994)

Razzie Awards Won (pronounced like English one, or won past tense of win, etymologically akin to Chinese yuan and Japanese yen) is the official currency used in both South Korea and North Korea. ... The Academy Award for Best Actress is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; nominations are made by Academy members who are actors and actresses. ...

• 2002 Nominated Razzie Award Worst Actress for: Blow (2001)
• Also for Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001)
• and Vanilla Sky (2001).

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• 1999 Won Award of the Spanish Actors Union Film: Lead Performance (Protagonista Cine) for: Niña de tus ojos, La (1998)
• 1998 Nominated Award of the Spanish Actors Union Film: Performance in a Minor Role (Reparto Cine) for: Carne trémula (1997)
• 1993 Won Award of the Spanish Actors Union Film: Supporting Performance (Secundario Cine) for: Belle epoque (1992)
• 1993 Nominated Newcomer Award for: Jamón, jamón (1992)

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External links

• Penélope Cruz (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004851/) at the Internet Movie Database
• Fansite: Penelope Cruz (http://www.penelope-cruz.info/)