10/24/2013

The Talent Show: Penelope Cruz


Hollywood is synonymous with beautiful people, so how does one stand out amidst the sea of cosmetically enhanced perfection? Well, in the case of Madrid born sexpot Penelope Cruz it’s a mix of imperfectly perfect features, an endearing innocence and a sexy accent. It also doesn’t hurt that she’s held the status of “A-list” actress for almost 15 years now, first coming to American screens in Blow, the biopic of drug runner George Jung. Her trip to US screens was far from her first success in the film industry; Cruz has had starring roles in award winning Spanish language films since 1992 with Jamon, Jamon, and later in Abra Los Ojos. Since coming stateside Cruz has brought her brand of sexy to each and every film she’s been a part of from Vanilla Sky to Vicky Christina Barcelona, right up to this weekend’s Oscar hopeful The Counselor. So on to what makes her hot, after all…that’s what the Talent Show is all about isn’t it? I mentioned her imperfectly perfect features, her distinctive nose and pouty lips really make her unique, coupled with that amazing body and the innocence’s that she exudes she would be on the top of anyone’s list. That’s not the icing on the cake though, the real ace in the hole with Penelope Cruz lies in her thick Spanish accent…I don’t think I’m alone in saying of all the accents a person can have a Spanish accent is easily the most sexy. An exotic beauty with an adorable accent that can hold a scene against some of Hollywood’s top names? What’s not to love? As if this weren’t enough she decided to become best friends with fellow Latin superstar Salma Hayek to deliver the ultimate one-two blow of sexiness that Hollywood has ever produced.