Penelope Cruz, the Spanish-born Academy Award-winning actress celebrates her 35th birthday today. Cruz, whose full name is Penelope Sanchez Cruz, gathered critical acclaim as a young actress for films such as Jamon, Jamon, La Nina de tus ojos, and Belle epoque.
She has also starred in several American films such as Blow, Vanilla Sky, and Vicky Cristina Barcelona. She is perhaps best known for her work with acclaimed Spanish director, Pedro Almodovar, in Volver and Todo sobre mi madre.
Cruz has been awarded three Goyas, two European Film Awards, and the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Cruz won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Goya, and a BAFTA for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona. She is Spain’s first female Oscar winner and only the second Hispanic actress to win the award since 1961.
As if her acting ability wasn’t enough, Cruz is pretty damn hot. Enjoy the gallery and here’s hoping Penelope Cruz has a very happy birthday.
