Age: 52
female
Penélope Cruz Sánchez (born 28 April 1974) is a Spanish actress. Prolific in Spanish and English-language films, her accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a David di Donatello and three Goya Awards. Cruz made her television acting debut at age 16, and her feature film debut the following year in Jamón Jamón (1992). Her subsequent roles included Belle Époque (1992), Open Your Eyes (1997), Don Juan (1998), The Hi-Lo Country (1999), The Girl of Your Dreams (2000) and Woman on Top (2000). She collaborated with Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar in Live Flesh (1997), All About My Mother (1999), Volver (2006), Broken Embraces (2009), I'm So Excited! (2013), Pain and Glory (2019), and Parallel Mothers (2021). For her role in Woody Allen's romantic drama Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), Cruz won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her other Oscar-nominated roles are in Volver (2006), Nine(2009), and Parallel Mothers (2021). Other films include Vanilla Sky (2001), Blow (2001), Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), The Counselor (2013), Murder on the Orient Express (2017), Everybody Knows (2018), Official Competition (2022), L'immensità (2022), and Ferrari (2023). For her role as Donatella Versace in the miniseries The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2018), she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. She is the only Spanish actress to have won an Academy Award and to have received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2007, she won the David di Donatello for the leading role in Don't Move. Cruz has also modelled for Mango, Ralph Lauren, and L'Oréal, and has designed clothing for Mango with her younger sister, Mónica Cruz. She has been a house ambassador for Chanel since 2018. She volunteered in Uganda and India, where she spent one week working with Mother Teresa, and donated her salary from The Hi-Lo Country to help fund the now-deceased nun's mission. Description above from the Wikipedia article Penélope Cruz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Penélope Cruz
Isabella
for Isabella in Shadows Beneath The Shore
Suggested by victoracosta
In "Shadows Beneath the Shore," author Victor Acosta weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of mystery, heritage, and resilience that spans generations. The story begins with Tony Costa, a high school senior whose life takes an unexpected turn upon the sudden death of his father, Mario. Little does Tony know; this tragic event unravels a web of family secrets that lead him on a quest for truth. Set against the vibrant streets of the Bronx, the narrative delves into the past, introducing Antonio Rossi, a young Italian soldier who defected to pursue a new life in the Caribbean. Together with his brother Mario, a geologist with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, they explore an abandoned mine that holds the key to transforming their destinies. As Tony uncovers the layers of his family's history through his grandfather's journals, he discovers not only the complexities of their mining operation but also the shadows that conceal long-buried secrets. From the bustling cities of Italy to the untamed landscapes of the Caribbean, the story unfolds, revealing the interplay between heritage, ambition, and the pursuit of truth. "Shadows Beneath the Shore" is not merely a captivating tale but a heartfelt exploration of family dynamics, identity, and the profound impact of the past on the present.
