Penelope Cruz

摘要

Penelope Cruz is a leading lady, that rare creature in its pure form. Why rare and pure? In the world of cinema, film sets are kingdoms, and the politics of the film set exists, just as politics exists in all walks of life. Penelope, 35, understands and lives inside the politics of the film set with a rare grace, empathy and warmth. In short, she is a joy to work with. Between "Action!" and "Cut!" she serves her character with all the stamina, tenacity and technique of a champion marathon athlete. Always the character first, her ego second. We see the pure character take life before our eyes-never a copy of a copy but startlingly authentic and original, and forever drawing upon her profound grasp of female mythology. She has become a champion of her gender because of this quality, admired equally by both men and women.