Penélope Cruz Stars In “The Carmen Auditions” Directed By Pedro Almodóvar

Latest work with Pedro Almodóvar and Penélope Cruz for W Magazine, The Director’s cut. The Oscar-winning director reimagines a casting call for the famed opera, starring his longtime muse.

Penélope Cruz Stars In “The Carmen Auditions” Directed By Pedro Almodóvar
Cruz wears a Balenciaga for AZ Factory “Love Brings Love” full bodysuit with attached gloves and boots; stylist’s own hair flower.
Penélope Cruz Stars In “The Carmen Auditions” Directed By Pedro Almodóvar
Penélope Cruz wears a Balenciaga gown.
Penélope Cruz Stars In “The Carmen Auditions” Directed By Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar wears his own Bottega Veneta suit and turtleneck. Cruz wears a Balenciaga gown; Simone Rocha earrings.
Penélope Cruz Stars In “The Carmen Auditions” Directed By Pedro Almodóvar
Cruz wears a Balenciaga gown; Simone Rocha earrings.
Penélope Cruz Stars In “The Carmen Auditions” Directed By Pedro Almodóvar
Cruz wears a Chanel jacket and blouse.
Penélope Cruz Stars In “The Carmen Auditions” Directed By Pedro Almodóvar
Cruz wears a Balenciaga for AZ Factory “Love Brings Love” dress and full bodysuit with attached gloves and boots; stylist’s own hair flower.
Penélope Cruz Stars In “The Carmen Auditions” Directed By Pedro Almodóvar
Cruz wears a Balenciaga for AZ Factory “Love Brings Love” dress and full bodysuit with attached gloves and boots; stylist’s own hair flower.
Penélope Cruz Stars In “The Carmen Auditions” Directed By Pedro Almodóvar
Cruz wears a Vicky Martín Berrocal flamenco dress; stylist’s own hair flower and earrings.
Penélope Cruz Stars In “The Carmen Auditions” Directed By Pedro Almodóvar
Cruz wears a Vicky Martín Berrocal flamenco dress; stylist’s own hair flower and earrings.

W VOLUME TWO 2022, THE DIRECTORS ISSUE

Photographer: Pedro Almodóvar 
Emilio G Hernandez: @emilioghernandez
Talent: @penelopecruzoficial
Styling: @kegrand
Editor in Chief: @saramoonves
Writer: Lynn Hirschberg
Hair/Makeup: @pabloidbeauty for Lancôme at NS Management
Manicure: @nailslucerito for OPI
Lighting Director: @emilioghernandez
Producer: Martin Becerra and Paula Bustos at North Six @northsix
Production coordinator: Carlos Herrera
Photo assistants: Gregor Klaus, Luca Iani
Digital technician: Uxio da Vila
Retouching: D-factory
Fashion assistant: Gianmarco Rosati
Unit manager: Luis Sanchez
Production assistants: Alex Arroyo, Guillermo Egea
Hair and makeup assistant: Joel Briand at NS Management
Tailor: Alison O’Brien.

Credits: © Courtesy of Emilio G Hernandez