She is one of the most famous actresses with winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Vicky Cristina Barcelona and an array of award nominations for her portrayal of Ralmunda in the 2006 film, Volver.
As a actress, she played a role in the Spanish film, Open Your Eyes, and starred in its American equivalent, Vanilla Sky, appeared in the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides with Johnny Depp in 2011. She also has modelled for Mango, Ralph Lauren and L'Oréal.
Cruz focused on dance, having studied classical ballet for nine years at Spain's National Conservatory. Then she signed with an acting agent when she was 15.
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- The meaning of the name Cruz: The Cross Of Christ