Penelope Cruz's Javier co-star

Cast member Penelope Cruz arrives on the red carpet for the screening of the film "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" by U.S. director Woody Allen at the 61st Cannes Film Festival May 17, 2008. [Agencies]

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Penelope Cruz loves working with her boyfriend Javier Bardem. The 'Vanilla Sky' actress - who made her acting debut alongside Javier in 1992 movie 'Jamon, jamon' - says it was "great" to be reunited on screen for Woody Allen's new movie 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'.

Penelope, 34, said: "It was great to work with Javier after so many years. When we worked together, we were 17 and that was the movie that was a huge opportunity for us." Calling the actor "a major talent", Penelope refused to discuss their relationship, saying only: "I don't want to talk about that."

The Spanish star also spoke of her joy at landing a role in new musical 'Nine', based on the Broadway theatre show of the same name.

She added to Britain's The Independent newspaper: "I've always wanted to do a musical. I did four auditions for this movie. When I got it, I was so happy. "I was on the massage table having a massage and I got the call and started screaming.

The therapist didn't speak Spanish and she thought I was going crazy. I'm very happy about it!"