Childhood/Background
Education
Characteristics
Career
Fun Facts
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Penélope Cruz was born and raised in...

Madrid, Spain

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Penélope Cruz studied this when she attended Spain's National Conservatory for nine years. 

Ballet

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Penélope Cruz is often known for playing this type of character.

Sultry

100

The name of the actor that worked alongside Penélope Cruz in Vanilla Sky (2001). 

Tom Cruise

100

Penélope Cruz uses this diet to help keep her figure

Vegetarian

200

Before Penélope Cruz was an actor, she was a...

Ballerina

200

This is the city that Penélope moved to to study theatre. 

New York City.

200

Penélope Cruz was elected for this by Esquire magazine.

Sexiet Woman Alive

200

The peak of Penélope Cruz's career occurred during what time?

Early and mid 2000s

200

Penélope Cruz has admitted this to being one of her favorite TV shows. 

Glee

300

This movie inspired Penélope to act.

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990).

300

She won this type of competition which landed her rolls in Spanish tv shows and music videos. 

Modeling competition

300

On top of speaking English and Spanish, Penélope Cruz also speaks this language. 

Italian

300

After starring in Bandidas (2006) with her best friend Salma Hayek, Penélope was nominated for this Academy Award. 

Best Actress

400

The reason why Penélope was rejected by agents. 

She was too young. 

400

The name of the director who helped launch her career. 

Pedro Almodovar

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Penélope Cruz is often known for expression this emotion when acting. 

Passion

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In 2008, Penélope Cruz won this Academy Award for her part in Vicky Cristina Barcelona. 

Best Supporting Actress

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