Penélope Cruz is a Spanish actress. She has received an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award, in addition to nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and four Golden Globe Awards. Born in Alcobendas, Spain, Cruz has worked with esteemed directors such as Pedro Almodóvar, Woody Allen, and Ridley Scott. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" (2008) and has received multiple nominations for films like "Volver" (2006) and "Nine" (2009). Other notable roles include “Vanilla Sky” (2001).