A few years ago, I could not understand why Penelope Cruz was so popular. To my then young-stupid-self, I thought she, quite frankly, resembled a duck. I never said I was smart as a kid.

German Premiere Of "Volver" with Penelope Cruz

Then yesterday, I finally sat down and watched Volver, and wow, I'm soo on the Cruz train now! I could not take my eyes off her beautiful and unique face. Her eyes are so big and almond shaped, her jaw line so unique, and her mouth! Her mouth is just too adorable!! And her hair has so much volume and movement! Is she a classic beauty ala Grace Kelly? No. But she has a quirky look more a kin to Audrey Hepburn, with eyes that's just slightly too far apart and not too perfect nose. It's a face that more woman can relate to, and it's just much more memorable.

Now I wonder, would I be hopping on the Scarlett Johansson train soon? I'm sorry to all guys and girls who love her to death, but I really do not see her appeal. My coworkers say she's quirky and what not, but I don't find her either a true classic beauty nor a unique edgy beauty. Hm?