Known outside her native country as the “Spanish enchantress”, Penelope
Cruz Sanchez was born in Madrid to Eduardo (a retailer) and Encarna (a
hairdresser). As a toddler, she was already a compulsive performer,
re-enacting TV commercials for her family’s amusement, but she decided
to focus her energies on dance. After studying classical ballet for nine
years at Spain’s National Conservatory, she continued her training
under a series of prominent dancers. At 15, however, she heeded her true
calling when she bested more than 300 other girls at a talent agency
audition. The resulting contract landed her several roles in Spanish TV
shows and music videos, which in turn paved the way for a career on the
big screen. Cruz made her movie debut in The Greek Labyrinth (1993) (The
Greek Labyrinth), then appeared briefly in the Timothy Dalton thriller
“Framed” (1992).Click on an image to see it
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