Antonio Banderas

Born José Antonio Domínguez Bandera, Antonio Banderas began his career in film as an actor and singer, making his debut in Pedro Almodóvar's screwball comedy Labyrinth of Passion. He went on to collaborate with Almodóvar on numerous films, including Matador, Law of Desire, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!, and The Skin I Live In. His work extended beyond film, with notable performances in the stage production Nine and television shows such as And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself. Banderas also lent his voice to the character of Puss in Boots in the Shrek franchise and its spin-offs, while earning critical acclaim for his portrayal of Pablo Picasso in the television series Genius.