Penelope Cruz

Penélope Cruz: Why Are They Laughing at Me?

Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona is a comedy.

But when newly minted Oscar nominee Penélope Cruz was working on the film, she didn’t find anything all that funny about her character. She plays Maria Elena, a gun-wielding, whack job who gets mixed up in a relationship with her ex-husband (Javier Bardem) and American tourist Cristina (Scarlett Johansson).

“When we were in the middle of shooting, I felt like I was doing the most intense and disturbing drama I ever did in my career,” Cruz told me earlier today. “I never laughed until months later, when I saw the movie with an audience. At the beginning, I remember feeling like, ‘Why are they laughing?’ ”

Cruz watched the Oscar nomination announcements this morning with best friend Salma Hayek. “I did work on myself not to expect it because everyone has been screaming, ‘Yes, you will get the nomination,’ ” Cruz said. “There’s thousands of people voting, so then it’s more of a surprise if you get it.”

Cruz is up for Best Supporting Actress with Marisa Tomei (The Wrestler), Taraji P. Henson (Benjamin Button) and Doubt’s Amy Adams and Viola Davis.

Cruz, who was nominated for an Oscar in 2006 for Volver, recently wrapped her work on Rob Marshall’s upcoming movie adaptation of the Broadway musical Nine opposite Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Kate Hudson, Marion Cotillard, Fergie, Judi Dench and Sophia Loren. (It hits theaters Nov. 27.)

“It was very scary because I had not danced in, like, 14 years, and I’ve never sang before in my life,” Cruz said. “I had to train for many, many months, but it was incredible.”

As Carla Albanese, Cruz sings and dances while hanging from a rope in the sexually charged number “Call From the Vatican.” The routine may have caused painful blisters on her hands, but it was worth it.

“I had so much fun doing it,” Cruz said. “I cried when it was all over because I had been doing it for months every day, and I don’t get to do it anymore. I think I have to have some ropes in my house for everybody that comes by.”

source: news.yahoo.com

I love new Mango pic and hope she'll win Oscar this time!

thank you

I love new Mango pic and hope she'll win Oscar this time!

me too, i think that she deserves to win. she has so much passion in her acting

She is long overdue for an oscar, I agree!

Glamour September 2008

(part of this shoot was posted before but not everything)

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InStyle Russia May 2008

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Penelope Cruz @ Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Santa Barbara, January 24, 2009

Penelope Cruz: Chopin Performer of the Year

Racking up yet another award for her already-impressive collection, Penelope Cruz was presented with the Chopin Outstanding Performer of the Year trophy on Saturday night (January 24).

Bestowed the honor during the 24th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the Spanish Sweetheart is now gearing up for the Academy Awards next month.

During the Oscars, held February 25, Cruz is nominated for “Best Actress in a Supporting Role” for her work in the Woody Allen film “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.”

Talking about her desire to bring home the coveted prize, Penelope told press, “I am eternally indebted to the Academy (and) to Woody Allen who gave me this opportunity. I am very happy to see all the affection and congratulations I have received, especially those from Spain. Let’s hope I can bring it home.”

source: celebrity-gossip.net

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I like that boots on her, they are very chic but that dress is so boring. she could find a much better one!

Yes, shoes are great!

Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Rosario Nadal, Marion Cotillard and Penélope Cruz

Madonna's Sticky and Sweet Tour - Live at Wembley Stadium

London, England - 11.09.08

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Penelope Cruz @ 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Arrivals & Show, Los Angeles, January 25

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elegant

yes but i do not like her hair

:drool: photoshoot from 1999.

15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, after party

Milk star Diego Luna shares something special on his phone with a best supporting actress nominee, Vicky Cristina Barcelona's Penélope Cruz. Could it be a photo of his newborn son, Jeronimo Luna? "There's just one reason to be here," Diego told PEOPLE, "and it's to be a great father and make someone happy."