Antonio Banderas Born August 10, 1960109 viewsBorn August 10, 1960 - Internationally known for his charisma and smoldering good looks, Antonio Banderas is the ultimate manifestation of the Latin heartthrob. Born in Málaga, Spain on August 10, 1960, Banderas wanted to become a professional soccer player until a broken foot sidelined his dreams at the age of fourteen.
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Antonio Banderas in "Matador" (1986)86 viewsEven more effective was their second collaboration, "Matador" (1986), which saw Banderas play an emotionally-repressed student of the bullfight who confesses to the police not only his attempted rape of his teacher's girlfriend, but also to a series of murders he did not commit.
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Banderas made his first stateside appearance in Truth or Dare (1991)96 viewsBanderas made his first stateside appearance as an unwitting object of Madonna's affections in Truth or Dare (1991). The following year, still speaking next to no English, he starred in his first American film, The Mambo Kings.
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Antonio Banderas, "Labyrinth of Passion" (1982)94 viewsHe made a fine feature debut as a dim-witted terrorist with an uncanny sense of smell in the director's "Labyrinth of Passion" (1982), a sometimes crude and always outlandish sex farce peopled with transvestites, punk rockers and nymphomaniacs.
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Despite knowing only a handful of English words, Banderas pulled out of Almodovar's "High Heels" (1991)94 viewsDespite knowing only a handful of English words, Banderas pulled out of Almodovar's "High Heels" (1991) to make his Hollywood debut in "The Mambo Kings" (1992), portraying a soulful Cuban trumpeter who comes to America in the 1950s. When an intensive, crash Berlitz course proved insufficient, the actor had to learn his dialogue phonetically, and audiences came away sensing he had no idea what he was saying.
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Banderas appeared in Almodóvar's Matador (1986)127 viewsBanderas appeared in Almodóvar's Matador (1986), the director cast him in his internationally acclaimed Mujeres al Borde de un Ataque de Nervios (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) (1988). The recognition Banderas gained for his role increased two years later when he starred in Almodóvar's controversial Atame! (Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!) as a mental patient who kidnaps a porn star (Victoria Abril) and keeps her tied up until she returns his love.
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Banderas made his first stateside appearance as an unwitting object of Madonna's affections in Truth or Dare129 viewsBanderas made his first stateside appearance as an unwitting object of Madonna's affections in Truth or Dare (1991). The following year, still speaking next to no English, he starred in his first American film, The Mambo Kings.
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Banderas reprised his role as the titular masked avenger in "The Legend of Zorro" (2005)129 views Banderas reprised his role as the titular masked avenger in "The Legend of Zorro" (2005), who becomes pressed to give up his swashbuckling ways and lead a responsible life or lose his wife and child. The long-delayed sequel—released seven years after the original—was a mere shadow of its predecessor, both in terms of thrills and box office dollars.
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Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas 129 viewsThe couple met on the set of the movie Two Much, and were married a year later in May of 1996. They have one child together, a daughter named Stella del Carmen Banderas Griffith, who was born in 1996. Stella appears in the 1999 movie Crazy in Alabama. Melanie has Antonio's name tattooed on her arm.
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Mr Brody will attend a screening of his new crime comedy “The Brothers Bloom”133 viewsMr Brody, who won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in The Pianist, will attend a screening of his new crime comedy “The Brothers Bloom”. The movie, which will officially open the festival, will be screened at the Emirates Palace hotel at 8.30pm on Oct 10.Organisers also confirmed Antonio Banderas will appear at the festival with his wife the actress Melanie Griffith.
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Antonio Banderas has an 11-year-old daughter Stella and stepchildren Alexander171 viewsThe 'Shrek' actor - who has an 11-year-old daughter Stella and stepchildren Alexander, 23, and 18-year-old Dakota with wife Melanie Griffith - has advised the couple to make sure they are prepared for the impending arrivals. He said: "I would just tell them, 'Try your best, man', because when the kids come to the house, they become the kids and you are not anymore!' "
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Antonio Banderas, Laberinto de Pasione181 viewsAntonio Banderas went on to enroll in some drama classes, eventually joining a theatre troupe that toured all over Spain. His work in the theatre, and his performances on the streets, eventually landed him a spot with the National Theatre of Spain. While performing with the theatre, Banderas caught the attention of director Pedro Almodóvar, who cast the young actor in his film debut, Laberinto de Pasione (Labyrinth of Passion) (1982).
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