Famous Spanish Women

There are many Spaniards or the people from Spain who have made their mark worldwide. Spain has a rich heritage and is known for its diverse culture as well. With around 40 World Heritage Sites located in Spain, it only speaks volumes about the kind of culture that existed in this place. The art of Spain, along with the literature, architecture and dance shows many influences and vast diversity as well. Spanish women have especially made their mark globally. We shall now take a look at some famous Spanish women who have captured the hearts of many with their sheer talent.

Famous Spanish Women:
Penélope Cruz:
This beautiful Spanish actress with drop dead gorgeous looks is one of the many famous Spanish women on the global scene today. Penélope began her career as a dancer and from there, she moved on to television. From her early days, Penélope always had an inclination to dance and perform. A trained jazz dancer, Penélope first tasted success when she appeared in a video clip. One of her films also won an Academy Award in the Foreign Language category. She also got rave reviews for her performance in Volver. Since then, there has been no looking back for this pretty lady!

Isabella I:
This lady was born in 1451 and was the Queen regnant of Castile and Leon. She was born in Madrigal de las Altas Torres in Spain. One of the significant periods that had a lot of importance in her life was in the year 1492. This was the period that saw the conquest of Granada. Isabella I along with her husband, created a strong base for the union of Spain. Isabella I was also the first woman who had her appearance on a United States coin.

Sara Montiel:
Sara Montiel can be considered to be one of the most popular names known in the Spanish based movies. Her films EL Ultimo Cuple and La Violetera got her much success. She began her career in acting at the age of 16. She played the role of an Islamic princess in the film named Locura De Amor. This was followed by some breaks in Hollywood as well. She was quick to refuse a 7-year contract, instead, she preferred to freelance with Warner Bros. When Hollywood did not really have loads to offer her, Sara Montiel preferred to move back to Spain.

Rosalia de Castro:
This famous Spanish personality was born in the year 1837. She was a highly revered Spanish writer and a very talented poet as well. She had to suffer quite a few setbacks in her life, which was marked by poverty and grief. Rosalia de Castro wrote in Galician as well as Castilian languages. Her writing is marked with a characteristic touch of sadness and a kind of longing that can be felt in the verses penned by her.

Ana Belén:
Known originally as Maria del Pilar Cuesta Acosta, this beautiful Spanish lady was born in the month of May, in the year 1951. This talented Spanish actress and singer had her first tryst with acting during the mid 1960s. A while later, she even began her musical career. This saw the release of albums such as Tierra and Calle del Oso. She also acted in various films and by 1977, she launched a new album titled Mirame. This was named as the best selling album of her career.

These famous Spanish women have definitely had a strong hold over their fans due to their talent in their respective fields. Spain therefore, has no dearth as far as talent is concerned which is visible with the many famous Spaniards across the globe.