Alejandra Andreu (born February 25, 1990 in Calatayud) is a beauty queen from Spain who won the 2008 Miss International title held in The Venetian Macao, Macau on November 08, 2008. She also won a special award of Miss Photogenic at this pageant. Alejandra’s victory marks the third Miss International crown for Spain. Other winners were Pilar Medina (1977) and Silvia de Esteban (1990). It is also the first “Grand Slam” beauty title for Spain since 1990. Alejandra also became one of the youngest winners in Miss International history when she was only 18 at the coronation moment.

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Penelope Cruz’s status as a bona fide sex symbol has been firmly in place for well over a decade now, as the actress established herself early on as the textbook definition of a sultry Spaniard. Her willingness to doff her top has certainly won her a legion of male fans across the globe, though there’s little doubt it’s her genuine abilities as an actress that’s ensured the endurance of her career.

It’s no surprise to note, then, that Penelope Cruz has been a fixture on this list for the last five years running, with her peak coming in 2006 at No. 32. It’s just as clear that, no matter what her future holds, Penelope Cruz has earned a permanent place in our hearts as one of Hollywood’s most indelible, exotic beauties. Read more

Penélope Cruz Sánchez (born April 28, 1974), better known as Penélope Cruz, is a Spanish actress. She gathered critical acclaim as a young actress for films such as Jamón, Jamón, La Niña de tus ojos and Belle époque. She has also starred in several American films such as Blow, Vanilla Sky, and Bandidas.

Cruz has been awarded two Goyas, two European Film Awards and the Coppa Volpi for her work. She is the first Spanish actress ever to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Pedro Almodóvar’s 2006 Spanish film Volver. Read more