Penelope Cruz is a strong contender for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar.
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz is a strong contender for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar.
The nomination is for her staggering performance in Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
Penelope Cruz has already won the Best Supporting Actress award at the BAFTAs this year. This puts her in a strong position for the Oscar.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona also stars Javier Bardem, Cruz's boyfriend. Bardem hasn't been nominated this year, but he won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Oscars last year for No Country for Old Men.
Penelop Cruz poses with fellow actress Scarlett Johansson at the premiere of Vicky Cristina.... Johansson too has been overlooked by the Academy this year for any award.
