Jose Antonio Dominguez Banderas

Antonio Banderas is a Spanish film actor who today is rightfully called the Hollywood star of the first magnitude. A bright start to his career at home, work under the guidance of the brilliant Spanish director Pedro Almodovar did not stop the ambitious artist. He decided to start from scratch and was not mistaken.

In the status of a Hollywood actor, Antonio became famous for his work in the films "Desperate", "Mask of Zorro", "Temptation" and won the title of "sex symbol for all time."

Jose Antonio Domingo Banderas was born on August 10, 1960 in Malaga (Spain). Jose Dominguez's father served as an officer in the Spanish Civil Guard. Antonio's mother, Ana Banderas Gallego, worked as a school teacher. The future great actor took her last name as a pseudonym.

The first childhood hobby for Banderas was football. But after a broken leg, Antonio left professional sports and turned his attention to acting. One of the brightest childhood impressions that influenced the choice of life was a visit to the musical "Hair", which was staged by local actors. His first teacher was the famous Malaga actress Guilhermina Soto, who led the home theater group that Antonio attended.

This was followed by studies at the School of Dramatic Art in Malaga and classes at the Dintel theater studio, headed by Countess Angeles Rubio-Arguelles, wife of the famous Spanish playwright and director Edgar Neville.

At the same time, young Antonio took part in the performances of the youth theater of Malaga, having received his first stage experience on tour with the troupe in Spain. At the same time, the young Banderas experienced the effect of the censorship of Franco's totalitarian regime: the young man was arrested several times by the police for participating in the production of Bertold Brecht's play.

At the age of 19, Banderas, who graduated from the School of Dramatic Arts, travels to Madrid to pursue an acting career. In his youth, Antonio tried many professions, even worked as a model for some time. Soon the young man managed to get into the National Theater of Spain.

In Madrid, Antonio took an active part in experimental productions and performances of La Movida Madrileña. At this time he was noticed by the great Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, and in 1982, Antonio Banderas received an offer to star in his eccentric comedy "Labyrinth of Passions". This picture becomes the debut for the young artist. Working with Almodovar shaped Banderas as a professional and helped his popularity soar in Spain and beyond.

1985 saw the release of Matador, Almodovar's second film featuring Antonio. The director himself does not consider this work to be one of his creative victories, but it can be considered the consolidation of the tandem of the great director and the brilliant actor. Together they worked on the films The Law of Desire, which was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Film, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and the lyric comedy Tie Me Up!

The relationship between the two filmmakers soured for 19 long years when Banderas turned down a role in Almodovar's "Kika", which the director would later consider a failure. Instead of participating in this film, Antonio went to fulfill his dream and conquer Hollywood.

The first work of the actor in American cinema was the role of Nestor Castilio in the film "Kings of Mambo". The special status that Banderas already had in Spain meant nothing to America, and he had to re-conquer the audience. A decisive step on this path was the film "Philadelphia" - the second American film by Antonio. Further invitations were not long in coming.

One of the best works by Banderas in the mid-90s can be considered the Western by Robert Rodriguez "Desperate", where Antonio plays the main role in a pair with Salma Hayek. An equally striking project is the mystical drama Interview with the Vampire, where the actor reincarnated as a minor character, Armand. The main roles were presented by Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and Kirsten Dunst.

The film "Mask of Zorro" brought the Spaniard a reputation as a top star. In this film, Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta-Jones starred with Banderas. The premiere took place in July 1998. The tape received positive reviews from critics and reached the top of the cinema rating lists.

A year later, Banderas presents to the public his first directorial work "A Woman Without Rules" (original title "Crazy in Alabama"). The film was not particularly successful, but played an important role in Antonio's creative development as a director. His second film "Summer Rain" appeared on screens only in 2006.

In 2001, the thriller "The Temptation" was released, in which Antonio Banderas played along with Angelina Jolie. After the release of the film, the actors only established themselves in the rank of Hollywood sex symbols, and Jolie even had to refute rumors of an affair with a partner in the film.

Soon, the Spanish artist again accepts the offer from Robert Rodriguez and appears in his adventure-comedy action movie "Spy Kids". The film received a warm welcome from the audience, and 2 more parts of the franchise were subsequently filmed.

Among the outstanding works of this period, the actor's biography includes the role of the painter David Alfaro Siqueiros in the drama "Frida" about the life of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. And again Banderas delighted fans with a creative duet with Salma Hayek. A little later, with the same cast, which also included Johnny Depp and Mickey Rourke, Antonio starred in the action movie Once Upon a Time in Mexico, a sequel to the trilogy that included the previously released films The Musician and Desperate.

In 2011, Banderas again starred with Pedro Almodovar, playing the leading role in the film "The Skin I Live In". This masterpiece of the world arthouse has received prestigious international awards, including the 2012 BAFTA English Award for Best Foreign Film. The hero Antonio is an obsessed plastic surgeon who creates for himself the perfect living doll.

Banderas' next appearance in the work of the great director took place in 2013 in the film "I am very excited." In the same year, Antonio starred in Rodriguez's next action movie Machete Kills, a continuation of the Grindhouse series of films.

The actor's popularity and his mesmerizing voice have found application not only in films. Banderas was entrusted with the voice of the cult cartoon character - Puss in Boots in the series of animated films about Shrek.

Banderas is not only a talented actor, but also a singer. The famous song from "Desperate" (Cancion del mariachi) is still a worldwide hit. Later, the star was invited to the musical "Nine" on Broadway. The actor also performed in a duet with Sarah Brightman, performing the main theme from The Phantom of the Opera.

The circle of interests of a celebrity is diverse. Banderas supports the Spanish Socialist Party, the Malaga Football Club and owns a motorcycle racing team. In 1997, the artist signs a contract with the Puig trademark, which launches Antonio Banderas Eau de Toilette. The popular artist himself becomes the face of the perfume brand. In the first decade, about 8 bright male and female fragrances were created, later the perfume line expanded.

Winemaking is also a serious hobby of the actor. Antonio Banderas owns vineyards in Spain on a site called Anta Banderas. A man loves his hometown, describing his attitude to his native land as "love without divorce." In 2010, the University of Malaga awards the artist the title of Distinguished Doctor.

In 2016, Antonio visited the Russian capital to become a member of Natalia Vodianova's charity project, as well as present his own photo exhibition to the public. During a short visit, the actor managed to attend the Evening Urgant program, where he said that in 2015 he became interested in fashion and entered the famous British college Central Saint Martins. According to the actor, becoming a designer is his old dream, although he is not going to give up his acting career.

In the spring of 2016, the collaboration between the actor and the Selected brand was announced. Banderas designed the 2016/2017 men's clothing collection, complemented by his signature perfume for men. In addition, during his visit to Moscow, the Spaniard arranged a 4-hour photo session for Maxim magazine. His model was the singer Anna Sedokova, who was beside herself with happiness that she managed to work and get a kiss from the cult actor.

The man is the owner of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which he received for his contribution to the development of the film industry.

The first wife of Antonio was the Spanish actress Ana Lesa, whom Banderas met while still working in the theater. The couple starred together in the films Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and Philadelphia. In 1995, the couple divorced. They had no children. Antonio prefers not to name the reasons that prompted him to take this step. At the same time, a fateful meeting takes place in his personal life.

Soon, Banderas will marry Hollywood star Melanie Griffith, whom he met during the filming of Two Is Too. A year later, the daughter of Stella del Carmen Banderas Griffith appeared in the family of actors. In May 2014, after almost 20 years of marriage, the couple filed for divorce.

The divorce turned out to be scandalous, but Antonio did not remain alone for long. His chosen one was the Dutch financier Nicole Kempel. Banderas was seen in the company of a girl even before the official divorce, on the basis of which there were suggestions that it was the Dutch woman who became the home of the Hollywood star couple.

The new muse brought to Antonio's life the dimension and order that he lacked so much in the company of the flighty and unpredictable Melanie. At the same time, mutual friends assure that Nicole is not alien to the sense of irony, and this brings lightness and novelty to the relationship with the chosen one.

In early 2017, the 56-year-old actor was hospitalized with heart pains. According to the world's media, the heart attack happened during training. After a complete examination, the doctors let the man go home.

According to the celebrity, shooting in the film "33" could have affected his health. The plot of the film is based on real events, when Chilean miners were left under the rubble of a collapsed mine for several months. Banderas said that the shooting took place in a real mine in unfavorable conditions for the actors' health.

Antonio maintains a personal profile on Instagram, where he shares memorable pictures, rare family and work photos with subscribers, uploads movie previews and videos advertising perfume.

Health problems did not affect the artist's performance. Today Banderas continues to appear in 3-5 projects a year. In 2018, the second season of the documentary television series "Genius", dedicated to the life of Pablo Picasso, was shown. The main character, a famous artist, was performed by a Hollywood artist.

Fans of the actor hope that soon the filmography of the star was replenished with the role of the main villain in the fantastic rating series "Westworld". HBO has already successfully shown the first 2 seasons, and it is planned to start shooting the third in 2019. The artist himself refrains from commenting on these rumors, but it is assumed that Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Thandie Newton and Ed Harris will accompany him on the stage.

Now the artist is full of new ideas and strength and is going to turn to directing again. Under his leadership, the shooting of the drama "Akil" and the fantastic thriller "Solo", in which Antonio plans to star in the lead role, have been announced.

1982 - "Labyrinth of Passions" 1988 - "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" 1993 - "Philadelphia" 1994 - "Interview with a Vampire" 1995 - "Desperate" 1998 - "Zorro Mask" 2001 - "Spy Kids" 2002 - "Frida" 2003 - "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" 2011 - "The Skin I Live In" 2013 - "Machete Kills" 2017 - "Reckless Macho" 2018 - "Genius"

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