She's an Academy Award-winning actress with a host of incredible roles on her sturdy resume.And Penelope Cruz expertly channeled Carmen Miranda for a reimagined take onThe Carmen Auditions, directed byPedro Almodóvar for W Magazine.The 47-year-old actress jumped into character as The Brazilian Bombshell known for her opulent headpieces just as much as she was for her incredible stage presence as a Broadway star.
Bold and beautiful: Penelope Cruz expertly channeled Carmen Miranda for a reimagined take on The Carmen Auditions, directed by Pedro Almodóvar for W Magazine'I have wanted to play Carmen since I was four,' she proudly declared of the series, which reinterpreteda casting call for the famed opera. 'I was a ballet dancer, and Carmen is one of the great roles in ballet.
When Pedro told me that we were reimagining Carmen, I was so happy.'Penelope looked incredible wearing a bubble gum pink one-piece complete with pointy-toed shoes and gloves. 'I have wanted to play Carmen since I was four,' she proudly declared for the series, which reinterpreted a casting call of the famed opera Star power: Carmen, aka The Brazilian Bombshell, was known for her opulent headpieces just as much as she was for her incredible stage presence as a Broadway star.
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