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Performer

Birth

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August 10, 1960 in Málaga, Spain

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Orchestral

 

Antonio Banderas is a Spanish actor, director, and producer who has also made a name for himself in the world of classical music. Born on August 10, 1960, in Malaga, Spain, Banderas grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a guitarist and his mother was a singer, and they encouraged their son to pursue music from a young age. Banderas began studying the guitar when he was just eight years old, and he quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He continued to study music throughout his childhood and adolescence, and by the time he was a teenager, he was already performing in local concerts and festivals. In addition to his musical pursuits, Banderas was also interested in acting. He began taking drama classes in high school, and after graduating, he moved to Madrid to study at the School of Dramatic Art. It was there that he was discovered by director Pedro Almodovar, who cast him in his first film, "Labyrinth of Passion," in 1982. Banderas quickly became a rising star in the Spanish film industry, and he went on to appear in a number of Almodovar's films, including "Matador," "Law of Desire," and "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown." He also began to attract attention from Hollywood, and in 1992, he made his American film debut in "The Mambo Kings." Despite his success as an actor, Banderas never lost his love for music. In fact, he continued to perform and record throughout his career, and he even released several albums of his own. His first album, "Mambo Kings," was released in 1992 to coincide with the release of the film of the same name. The album featured Banderas performing classic Latin American songs, and it was a commercial success. Banderas continued to explore his musical interests over the years, and he collaborated with a number of other musicians and composers. In 1996, he appeared in the film "Evita," in which he played the role of Che Guevara and sang several songs, including "Oh What a Circus" and "High Flying, Adored." The film's soundtrack was a critical and commercial success, and it earned Banderas a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy. In 2003, Banderas starred in the Broadway revival of "Nine," a musical about the life of Italian film director Federico Fellini. Banderas played the lead role of Guido Contini, and he received rave reviews for his performance. The show was a commercial success, and it earned Banderas a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical. Banderas continued to perform in musicals over the years, and he also appeared in a number of other films and television shows. In 2019, he starred in the film "Pain and Glory," which was directed by his longtime collaborator Pedro Almodovar. The film was a critical success, and it earned Banderas a Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival. Throughout his career, Banderas has received numerous awards and accolades for his work in both film and music. In addition to his Golden Globe and Tony Award nominations, he has also been nominated for several other awards, including the Screen Actors Guild Award, the BAFTA Award, and the Emmy Award. In 2015, Banderas was awarded the National Prize for Film by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, in recognition of his contributions to the Spanish film industry. He has also been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and he was named an Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government in 2017.

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