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Penn, Winslet, Cruz to be Oscar presenters

(L to R) Kate Winslet, Sean Penn, and Penelope Cruz hold their Oscars backstage at the 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood on February 22, 2009. Winslet won best actress, Penn won best actor, and Cruz won best supporting actress. UPI/Phil McCarten

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Published: Feb. 11, 2010 at 5:23 PM

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Oscar winners Sean Penn, Kate Winslet and Penelope Cruz are set to be presenters at the upcoming 82nd Academy Awards show in Los Angeles, producers said.

Penn won the best actor Oscar in 2009 for his work in "Milk," Winslet the best actress honor for her performance in "The Reader" and Cruz the best supporting actress title for her role in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."

The late Heath Ledger was posthumously awarded the Oscar for best supporting actor for his turn in "The Dark Knight."

The Academy Awards will be presented March 7 in Hollywood, in ceremonies to be televised by ABC.

Topics: Heath Ledger, Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz, Sean Penn, Vicky Cristina Barcelona

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