She was born in Madrid, Spain.

She was born on April 28, 1974 (age 39),

Her birth name is Penélope Cruz Her nickname is Madonna of Madrid

She is an actress She is also a model

When she was a kid, she would watch TV then re-enact the commercials. Although even trying to act, she also was a dancer. She was in a talent show and beat 300 girls. She was a back up dancer in some music videos.

She studied classical ballet at a young age then moved to Hollywood, California to act. She was signed by an agent at the age 15, she made her acting debut at age 16 on television.

She did not have a lot of money growing up so her parents thought if each person could do a part in trying to get some money they did. When she got signed to act. She a ton of money for how well she did.

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