Javier Bardem is one of Spain's most loved actors. Born on the island of Gran Canaria, he started acting before most children learn how to ride a bike. He was raised in a creative family and was encouraged to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. He became a big name in Spain in the 1990s, before gaining international stardom in the early 2000s.
He is married to arguably Spain's most beautiful actress, the talented Penélope Cruz, with whom he shares not only two kids but also nine movies together. Life doesn't get much better than that!
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