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I love the Italian culture, it's a beautiful culture. I love the language, the Italian people, their music, their attitudes... I just love it! Sometimes, I think I'm an Italian trapped in a Spanish woman's body.

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Penelope Cruz
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: April 28
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