Penélope Cruz Spanish Actress Known for Nature Is Speaking
Penélope Cruz · television presenter and film actor · Spanish
Known for
Biography
Spanish actress Penélope Cruz was born on 28 April 1974 in Alcobendas. That makes her 52 years old. She is recognised for appearances in Nature Is Speaking (2015) and Zoolander 2 (2016).
Records list Belle Époque (1992) as her earliest screen credit. In all, 74 films and 2 TV series appear in her credits from 1992 to 2026. She played Macarena Granada in The Queen of Spain (2016), Angelica in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) and Hermana Rosa in All About My Mother (1999). The newest title on record is The Invite, from 2026.
Her awards record shows 20 wins and 17 nominations. The list of wins starts with Goya Award for Best Actress in 1998 for The Girl of Your Dreams. Her latest listed award is Volpi Cup for Best Actress in 2021 for Parallel Mothers.
Filmography
76 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bunker | Film | |
| 2026 | La bola negra | Film | |
| 2026 | The Bride! | Film | |
| 2026 | The Invite | Film | |
| 2023 | Ferrari | Film | |
| 2022 | L’immensità | Film | |
| 2022 | On the Fringe | Azucena | Film |
| 2022 | The 355 | Film | |
| 2021 | Official Competition | Film | |
| 2021 | Parallel Mothers | Film | |
| 2019 | Pain and Glory | Film | |
| 2019 | Wasp Network | Film | |
| 2018 | Everybody Knows | Film | |
| 2017 | Loving Pablo | Virginia Vallejo De Escobar | Film |
| 2017 | Murder on the Orient Express | Pilar Estravados | Film |
Show all 76 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Bigas x Bigas | Film | |
| 2016 | Grimsby | Film | |
| 2016 | The Queen of Spain | Macarena Granada | Film |
| 2016 | Zoolander 2 | Film | |
| 2015 | Ma Ma | Film | |
| 2015– | Nature Is Speaking | TV series | |
| 2013 | I'm So Excited | Film | |
| 2013 | The Counselor | Film | |
| 2012 | To Rome with Love | Film | |
| 2012 | Venuto al mondo | Film | |
| 2011 | Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | Angelica | Film |
| 2011– | Woody Allen: A Documentary | TV series | |
| 2010 | Sex and the City 2 | Film | |
| 2009 | Broken Embraces | Film | |
| 2009 | G-Force | Film | |
| 2009 | Nine | Film | |
| 2009 | The Cannibalistic Councillor | Film | |
| 2008 | Elegy | Film | |
| 2008 | Vicky Cristina Barcelona | Film | |
| 2007 | Manolete | Film | |
| 2007 | The Good Night | Film | |
| 2006 | Bandidas | Film | |
| 2006 | Volver | Film | |
| 2005 | Chromophobia | Film | |
| 2005 | Sahara | Film | |
| 2004 | Don't Move | Film | |
| 2004 | Head in the Clouds | Film | |
| 2004 | Noel | Film | |
| 2003 | Fanfan la Tulipe | Film | |
| 2003 | Gothika | Film | |
| 2003 | Masked and Anonymous | Film | |
| 2002 | Waking Up in Reno | Film | |
| 2001 | Blow | Mirtha Jung | Film |
| 2001 | Captain Corelli's Mandolin | Film | |
| 2001 | Don't Tempt Me | Film | |
| 2001 | Vanilla Sky | Film | |
| 2000 | All the Pretty Horses | Film | |
| 2000 | Woman on Top | Film | |
| 1999 | All About My Mother | Hermana Rosa | Film |
| 1999 | Volavérunt | Film | |
| 1998 | Don Juan | Film | |
| 1998 | Talk of Angels | Film | |
| 1998 | The Girl of Your Dreams | Film | |
| 1998 | The Hi-Lo Country | Film | |
| 1998 | The Man with Rain in His Shoes | Film | |
| 1997 | A Corner of Paradise | Film | |
| 1997 | Live Flesh | Isabel Plaza Caballero | Film |
| 1997 | Love Can Seriously Damage Your Health | Film | |
| 1997 | Open Your Eyes | Film | |
| 1996 | Brujas | Film | |
| 1996 | La Celestina | Film | |
| 1996 | Not Love, Just Frenzy | Film | |
| 1995 | El efecto mariposa | Film | |
| 1995 | Entre rojas | Film | |
| 1994 | Alegre ma non troppo | Film | |
| 1994 | Todo es mentira | Film | |
| 1993 | For Love, Only for Love | Film | |
| 1993 | The Greek Labyrinth | Film | |
| 1993 | The Rebel | Film | |
| 1992 | Belle Époque | Film | |
| 1992 | Jamón Jamón | Film |
Awards and nominations
20 won, 17 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Volpi Cup for Best Actress | Parallel Mothers | Won |
| 2019 | Donostia Award | Won | |
| 2018 | César Award | Won | |
| 2018 | Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts | Won | |
| 2018 | Honorary César | Won | |
| 2009 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | Vicky Cristina Barcelona | Won |
| 2009 | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Vicky Cristina Barcelona | Won |
| 2009 | Gaudí a la millor actriu secundària | Vicky Cristina Barcelona | Won |
| 2008 | Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress | Vicky Cristina Barcelona | Won |
| 2006 | Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress | Volver | Won |
| 2006 | Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres | Won | |
| 2006 | European Film Award for Best Actress | Volver | Won |
| 2006 | Goya Award for Best Actress | Volver | Won |
| 2004 | Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actress | Don't Move | Won |
| 1999 | Goya Awards | Won |
Show all 37 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Goya Award for Best Actress | The Girl of Your Dreams | Won |
| British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Won | ||
| David di Donatello for Best Actress | Won | ||
| Ordre des Arts et des Lettres | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 2022 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Parallel Mothers | Nominated |
| 2022 | European Film Award for Best Actress | Parallel Mothers | Nominated |
| 2022 | Forqué Award for the best female performance | Parallel Mothers | Nominated |
| 2022 | Goya Award for Best Actress | Parallel Mothers | Nominated |
| 2022 | Premio Feroz for Best Main Actress | Parallel Mothers | Nominated |
| 2021 | Medal of the Circle of Cinematographic Writers for the best actress | Parallel Mothers | Nominated |
| 2019 | European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film | Pain and Glory | Nominated |
| 2010 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | Nine | Nominated |
| 2009 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | Vicky Cristina Barcelona | Nominated |
| 2009 | European Film Award for Best Actress | Broken Embraces | Nominated |
| 2007 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Volver | Nominated |
| 2006 | European Film Award for Best Actress | Volver | Nominated |
| 2004 | European Film Award for Best Actress | Don't Move | Nominated |
| 2004 | Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actress | Don't Move | Nominated |
| 2003 | Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actress | Fanfan la Tulipe | Nominated |
| 2001 | Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actress | Captain Corelli's Mandolin | Nominated |
| 1999 | European Film Award for Best Actress | The Girl of Your Dreams | Nominated |
Personal life
She has been married to Javier Bardem since 2010. She has 2 children on record. Education on record includes Madrid Royal Conservatory.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Penélope Cruz?
Penélope Cruz is 52 years old, born on 28 April 1974 in Alcobendas.
What is Penélope Cruz known for?
Penélope Cruz is known for Nature Is Speaking (2015) and Zoolander 2 (2016).
What is Penélope Cruz’s nationality?
Penélope Cruz is Spanish, born in Alcobendas.
How tall is Penélope Cruz?
Penélope Cruz is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
Who is Penélope Cruz married to?
Penélope Cruz is married to Javier Bardem; they married in 2010.
Has Penélope Cruz won any awards?
Yes. 20 awards are on record, including Volpi Cup for Best Actress (2021) for Parallel Mothers.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q39666), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Pedro J Pacheco · CC BY-SA 4.0
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