1. Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz Sanchez is a model and actress. She made her acting debut at age 16 between 1990 and 1991 when she hosted a talk show La Quinta Marcha . It was aimed at the young audience. Cruz made her feature film debut in the 1992 film Jamon, jamon . She has since acted in several other films including Open Your Eyes (1997), Hi-Lo Country (1999) and Lady On Top (2000). She was recognized for the lead roles she played in the 2001 films Vanilla Sky , Captain Corelli’s Mandolin and Punch . Since then, Cruz has played roles in several top films such asPirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011). She is the first Spanish actress to win an Oscar.

2. Antonio Banderas

Jose Antonio Dominguez Bandera is a director, actor, producer and singer. He began his career in 1982 as one of the cast members in his debut film, Labyrinth of Passion . He starred in Law of Desire as a gay man, which got him more recognition. His role in the film Tie Me Up! Tie me up! helped him get to Hollywood. His first Hollywood film, The Mambo Kings (1992), despite his acting difficulties due to language differences, still received high praise. Banderas has since starred in several top American films, including Spy Kids ‘ film trilogy and Once Upon a Time in Mexico(2003). He has acted in singing roles in Puss in Boots, Shrek and portrayed Zoro in The Legend of Zoro .

3. Javier Bardem

Javier Angel Encinas Bardem is the wife of Penélope Cruz. He is an actor who has received criticism and awards on various accounts. When he was 20, he appeared with his mother in a major feature film, which happened to be his first. The Age of Lulu . Bardem also acted in Jamon, jamon (1992), a film that also starred Penelope Cruz. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for the role he played in the film Before the Night Falls . Bardem has appeared in other films including Safety (2004), No Country for Old Men (2007) and the 2012 film Fall From Heaven. He has been nominated and awarded several times for his brilliance.

4. Jorge Sanz

Jorge Sanz Miranda has been one of the most popular Spanish actors since the 1980s. Sanz’s career only blossomed when he starred in the film Year of the Enlightenment , where he starred with Maribel Verdu. In 1988 he landed a starring role in a film When They Tell You I’ve Fallen , which earned him a Goya Award for Best Actor. In 1993, Sanz starred in Belle Epoque , a film that won the Oscars for Best Foreign Film. Sanz made two more films with Fernando Trueba in 1998 and 2002 – the 1998 film The Girl of Your Dreams and The Shanghai Ban (2002).

5. Mario Casas

Mario Casas Sierra is an actor who started his career in 2005 acting in soap operas like the series Obsession and Women before taking supporting roles in Spanish films. Casas made his film debut in 2006 with the film El camino de los ingleses . Casas continued to act in several local films and TV shows until gaining recognition in his country.

6. Aitana Sanchez Gijon

Aintana Sanchez Gijion is a film actress. She is known for her roles in Spanish dramas. The role she played in the 1995 film, A Walk in the Clouds with Keanu Reeves brought her international attention. Since then, Gijon has earned a solid reputation by starring in various international films including Boca a Boca , The Maid on the Titanic (1997), I’m Not Afraid (2003), The Mechanic (2004), The Freeze (2009) and Maktub (2011).

7. Paz Vega

Pas Vega started her acting career in a Spanish TV series, Muendo es mi padre . In 1997 she played roles in 2 more series Mas que amigos and Companeros . She made her film debut two years later in the film Zappen . Vega rose to prominence when she starred in the 1999 television series 7 Vidas . This show later became one of the best shows in Spain. It was loved by most. Her role in the 2001 film S*x and Lucia drew Vega further into the limelight. In 2006, she starred with Morgan Freeman in the film 10 Articles or Less . Her acting has earned her multiple nominations and awards.

8. Rodolfo Sancho

Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre, known worldwide for his role in the television series El Ministerio del Tiempo where he played as Julian Martinez, began his acting career in the 1990s in the television series Hermanos de Leche . After that, he worked on other smaller projects, including La comunidad and Muertos de Risa . Nico’s first major role was in the television series Al salir de clase . Sancho made his directorial debut, La noche de los girasoles , several years later. He starred as Hector in the film Mar de Plastico .

9. Ferdinand King

Fernando Casado Arambillet worked in both the United States and Spain as a film, theater and television actor before he passed away in 1994. Possessing impeccable acting skills, he was internationally known for the roles he played in the films Tristana (1970), The Dark Object of Desire (1977) and The French Connection (1971). Between 1935 and 1994 he appeared in more than 150 films. In 1977 he was awarded the Cannes Film Festival prize for “Best Actor” for his role in Cannes Elisa, vida mia.

10. Nacho Fresneda

Ignacio Fresneda was born in June 1971. His career began in 1997 with his debut film Tranvia a la Malvarrosa (1997), where he portrayed Jose Luis Garcia Sanchez. He has acted in several other films and TV shows including Febrer (2004), Iris (2004), El cor de la ciutat (2000-2008) and Gran Nord (2012-2013) among others. He is widely known for his roles in The Ministry of Time (2015-2017), Isabel (2013) in which he played Aben Hud and The Empire(2018), where he starred as Paco. He has received various awards, including the Spanish Actors’ Union award for “Best Actor” in the film El ministerio del tiempo (2013).