Antonio Banderas

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Summary

Antonio Banderas is a Spanish actor, director, and producer whose work ranges from Pedro Almodóvar films to Hollywood action and family franchises, including The Mask of Zorro and Shrek. His screen roles span romantic leads, historical figures, and comic characters, alongside recurring collaborations with Almodóvar. Since 2010, he has served as a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, supporting poverty reduction and women’s empowerment; he has also spoken publicly against violence against women and backed campaigns against gender-based violence. He campaigned for Spain’s PSOE in the 1990s, but later said he had no current party alignment.