Penélope Cruz, the Iberian charm!

The eldest child of the family Cruz wanted to be a dancer. Indeed, Penélope studied classical dance during 9 years at the Spanish conservatoire national before having theatre classes in the school in New York of Cristina Rota. When she was an adolescent, Penélope had a revelation with, « Tie me up, Tie me down! » by Pedro Almodóvar. After a few movies, Penélope became famous in 2001 with her role in « Vanilla Sky » with Tom Cruise, who became her lover. Lucky ! Rewarded in 2009 for the best supporting actress, for her role of Maria Elena in « Vicky Cristina Barcelona », Penélope became then the first Spanish woman who received an oscar. Apart from American blockbusters, Penélope Cruz is faithful to the Spanish cinema and plays in 5 films signed Pedro Almodóvar and becomes fast his muse. In 2006, the film « Volver » even enabled the actress to receive the award of the best actress at the Cannes Film Festival.

Today, she plays in the thriller « The counselor ». An intrusion in the world of drugs where Penélope plays the role of Laura, the fiancée of a lawyer (Michael Fassbender), madly in love. An innocent, intelligent and wise character who must face the tragic consequences of the decisions made by her fiancé. In addition to her talent as an actress, Penélope Cruz is also noticed for her Mediterranean beauty. Nice tan, long dark hair, perfect silhouette after 2 pregnancies. With 39 years old, Penélope Cruz shines with her elegance.

The bomba latina generally uses a quite natural make-up, highlighting her beautiful brown eyes or her full lips. The muse of the perfume Trésor de Lancôme remains simple and natural. The beauty even prefers considering herself as coquette and not like a sexy icon. So modest!

Regarding the look, Penélope loves glamour chic, in her everyday life and on the red carpets and knows how to highlight her attractive features, without being in the American « too-much »! And Penélope knows a lot about fashion, since she and her sister were ambassadors of the brand Mango for which they created together a collection.

Penélope Cruz is undoubtedly the most eclectic actress of the current cinema, playing very different characters, bringing each time her charm and her Iberian sex-appeal. Now a Knight of the Ordre National des Arts et des Lettres in 2006, Penélope seduces the whole world!