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Byline: EDITOR: ALEXANDRA KOTUR
PEN%LOPE CRUZ TAKES MANHATTAN, CHARMING ROYALTY AND AN EX-PRESIDENT ALONG THE WAY.
Guests at the 2007 Queen Sofia Spanish Institute gala in New York shared a knowing nod when Penelope Cruz, accepting a gold medal from Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain for promoting her native culture through film, modestly suggested, "Image is one of the main vehicles of communication." Cruz is undeniably the consummate communicator, having transcended any one label: Golden Globe--and Academy Award--nominated actress, yes, but style icon, fashion designer for Mango, and humanitarian (as a supporter of her friend Bono' s RED project), too. In his speech, fellow honoree and former president Bill Clinton said, "I've seen every one of Penelope Cruz's movies." Equally enchanted was institute chairman Oscar de la Renta, who cited Cruz's "fiery charm," capturing both the winning ...