Nickname: Madonna of Madrid, Pe
Height: 5’6’’ (1.68m)
Date of Birth: 28 April, 1974
Birth place: Madrid, Spain
Penelope Cruz was born on April 28, 1974 in San Sebastain de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain. Her father Eduardo, worked as a car mechanic and her mother Encama was a hairdresser. Penelope Cruz was born as the eldest of tree. As a natural performer, Penelope Cruz amused her family as a child by re-enacting TV commercials for their entertainment. As a natural actress, she took up dance for her choice of performance arts. At nine years, she studied classical ballet at Spain’s National Conservatory. And she moved to New York to dance under a series of prominent performers.
