Penelope Cruz Nude

Penélope Cruz Sánchez is a Spanish actress and model who was signed at the age of 15 and made her acting debut at 16 on television. Her feature film debut the following year in Jamón, jamón (1992) was met with critical acclaim. Cruz gained recognition for her lead roles in the 2001 films Vanilla Sky and Blow. She has since had a successful career, appearing in films from a variety of genres, from thrillers to family-friendly holiday features. She has received critical acclaim for her roles in Volver (2006) and Nine (2009), earning Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for each. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2008 for Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008). Cruz is the first Spanish actress in history to receive an Academy Award and the first Spanish actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Cruz has modeled for companies such as Mango, Ralph Lauren and L'Oréal. She and her younger sister Mónica Cruz have also designed items for Mango. Cruz has volunteered in Uganda and India; she donated her salary from The Hi-Lo Country to help fund the late nun's mission. A wax sculpture of Cruz will be placed in a prominent spot in the Grevin Wax Museum in Paris.