Cruz: 'I'm leaving movie-obsessed LA'

Penelope Cruz has revealed that she is planning to leave "movie-obsessed" Los Angeles.

The actress, who has received an Oscar nomination for her performance in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, told Spanish newspaper El Pais that she felt "very alone" living in Hollywood.

"After a number of years in Los Angeles, I no longer want to live here, It will be better if I share my time between New York and Madrid, where my family is," she was quoted as saying.

The 34-year-old was reportedly prompted to relocate after striking up a friendship with Vicky director Woody Allen.

Discussing the iconic New Yorker, she said: "He says what he thinks, unlike many people that I have met in Los Angeles."

She went on to describe her Oscar nomination as "an honour", adding: "I am eternally indebted to the Academy [and] to Woody Allen who gave me this opportunity.

"I am very happy to see all the affection and congratulations I have received, especially those from Spain. Let's hope I can bring it home."

Cruz was nominated for an Academy Award in 2007 for her role in Volver.