LONDON, Dec 5 (ZIZ): BAFTA played host earlier tonight to a captivating career retrospective featuring the acclaimed actor Penélope Cruz. Engaging in a profound dialogue with Mariayah Kaderbhai, Head of Programmes at BAFTA, Cruz delved into her illustrious and diverse filmography, shedding light on her upcoming project, ‘Ferrari,’ helmed by director Michael Mann.
The event spotlighted six of Cruz’s cinematic gems, including ‘Don’t Move’ (2004), ‘Volver’ (2006), ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ (2008), ‘Official Competition’ (2021), ‘Parallel Mothers’ (2021), and the much-anticipated ‘Ferrari’ (2023).
Her accomplishments in the industry, marked by a BAFTA and an Academy Award for her standout performance in ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona,’ as well as three Academy Award nominations, firmly establish Penélope Cruz as one of the most accomplished actors in the field. Notably, she made history as the first Spanish actress to both receive an Academy Award nomination and win the coveted prize. Her repertoire includes noteworthy works like ‘Don’t Move,’ ‘Volver,’ and ‘Nine.’
In 2021, her portrayal in Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Parallel Mothers’ garnered her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and secured the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 2021 Venice Film Festival. Further showcasing her versatility, Cruz ventured into production in 2022, joining forces with The MediaPro Studio to launch her own production company, Moonlyon, aimed at crafting premium non-fiction and dramatic content. Next on her agenda is starring alongside Adam Driver and Shailene Woodley in Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari.’
‘Bafta: A Life in Pictures’ stands as a prestigious platform for leading figures in film and television to share invaluable insights into their career trajectories and craft development. Past editions have featured luminaries such as Kate Hudson, Daniel Craig, George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, Viola Davis, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tom Hanks, Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Baz Luhrmann, Sam Mendes, Helen Mirren, Margot Robbie, Meryl Streep, Martin Scorsese, Kristin Scott Thomas, Meryl Streep, Quentin Tarantino, Emma Thompson, and Kate Winslet.
