Penelope Cruz has showed off her impressive figure on the set of Zoolander 2.

The Oscar-winning Spanish star looked stunning in a red leather catsuit as she shot scenes for the comedy sequel in Rome, Italy.

She was photographed standing beside a red motorcycle in one shot, while in another, she was seen speaking to director and leading man Ben Stiller.

Penelope’s involvement was confirmed by Ben last week on Instagram, who posted a childhood image of the actress.

“Excited to announce Penelope ‘Little Penny’ Cruz has joined #Zoolander2 cast!” he wrote alongside the picture.

Kristen Wiig, Fred Armisen, Billy Zane and Saturday Night Live cast members Kyle Mooney and Beck Bennett have also joined the comedy sequel, which is set 15 years after the events of the 2001 movie.

Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson
Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson on the catwalk (Christophe Ena/AP)

Ben will reprise his role as catwalk model Derek Zoolander, with Owen Wilson as his runway rival Hansel McDonald.

Will Ferrell and Ben’s real-life wife Christine Taylor will also be back, with rumoured cameos from Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, and Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton.

Zoolander 2 is scheduled for release in February 2016.