She always seems to have a full plate, balancing career and family, and Penelope Cruz has announced she’ll be absent from the 2013 Goya Awards this weekend (February 17th).

The “Vanilla Sky” hottie is busy working on a new film in the United States of America currently, making a trip to Spain very difficult.

Taking time out of their busy schedules for some family bonding, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem took their son Leo to the Faunia Zoo in Madrid, Spain yesterday afternoon (January 15).

The “Vanilla Sky” cutie and her “Skyfall” hubby looked happy as they strolled around the chilly grounds to see the myriad animals on display.

Promoting her newest film in her home country, Penelope Cruz attended the premiere of "Venuto al mondo" in Madrid, Spain on Thursday (January 10).

The "To Rome with Love" star wore an all black ensemble featuring a long overcoat and several small chains around her torso as she posed on the red carpet.