Penelope Cruz Biography

Biography

Penelope and Tom finally decided to break-up in January 2004. Overshadowed by the outstanding actor, she determined to make people recognized her because of her skills instead of just a beautiful woman in Tom's life, therefore gained respect from them. Even though her next film, "Sahara" (2005), could not surpass what she had achieved in "Vanilla Sky," this adventure flick scored a good result in box-office, proving that she indeed possessed an unusual quality within her. What's more, she also found a new love in actor Matthew McConaughey as they were cast together in this particular movie. However, after started dating since February 2005, the couple had in a joint statement released in May 2006 publicly announced they "have decided to take time off as a couple."

In contrast to her rocky love life, Penelope's career wonderfully ran rather velvety as she continued to grace the big screen through "Chromophobia" (2005), "Bandidas" (2006), and particularly "Volver" (2006), which led her to score triple nomination of SAG Award, BAFTA Award, and Oscar for best actress category in 2007. The same year also saw her appear in high-profile movie of "The Good Night" before she appeared in 2008 releases like "Manolete", "Elegy", ...

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and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" opposite Javier Bardem, whom she romantically involved with. 2009, in the meantime, marked her reunion with Almodovar as the two again teamed up to work together for Spanish-language drama thriller "Los Abrazos Rotos."

Beyond her status as a well-known Hollywood actress, Penelope is actively involved in social causes. She once did volunteer job in Uganda for two months in 1997, even donated all her salary she got from starring in "The Hi-Lo Country" (1998) to the children's sanctuary run by Mother Teresa in Calcutta. She also founded a non-government organization (NGO), Spanish Sabera Foundation, to provide a home, school, and clinic for homeless people who suffer from tuberculosis in Calcutta. After filming "All The Pretty Horses," she took part in shooting a documentary for the foundation to raise money for deprived children in India. Thus, these clearly point out all the beauties this appealing actress retains: beauty in the looks, behavior, and primarily, in the heart.

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