★ HOW OLD IS PENÉLOPE CRUZ?
Penélope Cruz is 52 years old, born April 28, 1974 in ES · Taurus.
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About
Penélope Cruz won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in Vicky Cristina Barcelona and became the only Spanish actress to claim both an Oscar and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Born 28 April 1974 in Spain, she made her acting debut on television at 16 and her feature film debut in Jamón Jamón the following year. Cruz has collaborated extensively with director Pedro Almodóvar across seven films and modelled for global brands including Chanel, Ralph Lauren, and L'Oréal. As a Taurus, she balances calculated artistic choices with fierce creative independence.
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Biography
Penélope Cruz won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona and became the only Spanish actress to claim both an Oscar and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Born 28 April 1974 in Spain, she made her acting debut on television at 16 and her feature film debut in Jamón Jamón the following year. Her breakthrough Spanish-language roles included Belle Époque, Open Your Eyes, and Don Juan, establishing her as a prolific force in both Spanish and English-language cinema.
Cruz's career deepened through a sustained creative partnership with Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar across seven films: Live Flesh, All About My Mother, Volver, Broken Embraces, I'm So Excited!, Pain and Glory, and Parallel Mothers. She earned Oscar nominations for Volver, Nine, and Parallel Mothers, and received a Primetime Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Donatella Versace in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. Her filmography spans Vanilla Sky, Blow, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, The Counselor, and Ferrari. Beyond acting, she took on production duties for Ma Ma and On the Fringe.
As an actor, Cruz balances commercial film work with prestige projects, lending her presence to both blockbuster and independent productions. Taurus-born, she channels the sign's reputation for methodical artistry and steadfast commitment to craft. Her modelling career includes campaigns for Mango, Ralph Lauren, and L'Oréal, and she designed a clothing line with her sister Mónica for Mango. She has served as a house ambassador for Chanel since 2018 and volunteered internationally, spending time in Uganda and India with Mother Teresa's mission.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Cruz made her acting debut on television at age 16, followed by her feature film debut in Jamón Jamón at 17. Her early Spanish-language roles in Belle Époque, Open Your Eyes, and Don Juan established her as a rising talent in European cinema before her crossover into English-language and Hollywood productions.
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Trivia
- She is the only Spanish actress to have won an Academy Award and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Cruz collaborated with director Pedro Almodóvar on seven films across more than two decades.
- She volunteered in Uganda and India and spent one week working with Mother Teresa, donating her salary from The Hi-Lo Country to support the nun's mission.
- She designed a clothing line for Mango in collaboration with her younger sister Mónica Cruz.
- Her accolades include an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, a David di Donatello, three Goya Awards, and a Primetime Emmy nomination.
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Penélope Cruz extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Penélope Cruz?
- Penélope Cruz is 52 years old (born April 28, 1974).
- When is Penélope Cruz's birthday?
- Penélope Cruz was born on April 28, 1974.
- What is Penélope Cruz's zodiac sign?
- Penélope Cruz is a Taurus, born April 28, 1974.
- What is Penélope Cruz's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Penélope Cruz was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Penélope Cruz from?
- Penélope Cruz is from ES.
- What does Penélope Cruz do?
- Penélope Cruz is a actor.
- Is Penélope Cruz still alive?
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