Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz Sánchez is an absolute phenomenon! A Spanish actress and model, she made her mark on the entertainment industry at just 15 years old, and her acting debut at 16. Her performances in Jamón, Jamón (1992) and Vanilla Sky (2001) earned her critical acclaim, but it was her lead roles in Blow (2001) and Volver (2006) that established her as a Hollywood superstar. Her stunning portrayal of Maria Elena in Nine (2009) earned her a Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations, and in 2008 she became the first Spanish actress in history to win an Academy Award for her performance in Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008). Not only is Cruz a talented performer, she's also a fashion icon. She's modeled for world-renowned brands like Mango, Ralph Lauren, and L'Oréal, and even collaborated with her sister Mónica to design items for Mango. She's also a philanthropist, donating her salary from The Hi-Lo Country to help fund a late nun's mission. In an incredible honor, a wax sculpture of Cruz is to be placed in the Grevin Wax Museum in Paris. One could say Cruz is a true triple threat - talent, fashion, and charity! As the saying goes, she's the whole package - a joke in itself!