[Winning an Oscar] was a beautiful thing that happened. It is in my house, and every time I look at, I see all the people who are a part of it, all the people who gave me opportunities to work, gave me opportunities to make a living at this thing [acting] that was a dream for me, growing up. And I got to do it, and then again and again and again, and make a living out of being an actress.

I can cook a few things. I always save the same recipes to impress my friends, and I always do two or three things, so they think I can cook. But I don't know how to do anything else.

It's great working with my sister, because we are very close as a family - my brother, my sister and myself. We have a great relationship.

Awards are great, as you get to meet up with friends and colleagues from your industry - a sort of reunion.

I used to dance for seventeen years -classical ballet, which was very disciplined. I like yoga and Pilates, but I don't have the discipline to go to the gym.

In Spain, actresses work until they are old. That's my plan.

When I read a script, I try not to judge the characters. I try to have an open mind and really see what it makes me feel.