Penelope Cruz brings three films in the mix for Oscars this season: "La Bola Negra," "The Invite," and "Bunker." That is quite rare. One actor attached to three contending films within this cycle does not happen often, and both Variety and IMDb flagged it.

Early talk of a second Oscar victory for Cruz has begun. She took home her first Academy Award in 2009 for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." None of the three films has clearly emerged as the favorite so far.