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Penelope Cruz

Name : Penelope Cruz
Birth name : Penélope Cruz Sánchez
Nickname :Madonna of Madrid Pen
Date of birth (location): 28 April 1974 ,Madrid, Spain
Height : 5' 5?" (1.66 m)
Mini biography: Known outside her native country as the "Spanish enchantress", Penélope Cruz Sánchez 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...