Penelope Cruz: podcast appearances and interviews

Penélope Cruz Sánchez, born on 28 April 1974, is a Spanish actress renowned for her work in both Spanish and English-language films. She began her acting career on television at age 16 and made her feature film debut in Jamón Jamón in 1992. Cruz has appeared in numerous films including Belle Époque, Open Your Eyes, and several collaborations with director Pedro Almodóvar such as Live Flesh, All About My Mother, Volver, Broken Embraces, and Parallel Mothers. Her performances have earned her multiple awards, including an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, a David di Donatello, and three Goya Awards. Her portrayal of a supporting character in Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona in 2008 garnered her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has also been Oscar-nominated for her roles in Volver, Nine, and Parallel Mothers. Other notable films include Vanilla Sky, Blow, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, and Murder on the Orient Express. Cruz received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her portrayal of Donatella Versace in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. She is the only Spanish actress to have won an Academy Award and to have received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Besides acting, Cruz has modeled for brands such as Mango, Ralph Lauren, and L'Oréal and has designed clothing with her sister. She has been a house ambassador for Chanel since 2018. Cruz has also engaged in charitable work, including volunteering in Uganda and India with Mother Teresa and donating her salary from The Hi-Lo Country to support her mission.