How time passes. Antonio Banderasour most international actor, He turns 65. This Sunday, the leading interpreter of tapes such as Philadelphia (1993) or Pain and glory (2019) blows the candles of a cake with a significant figure: the true ‘majority’ age, that of veteranía. That that for decades has marked before and after the retirement age.

But, where appropriate, no indication of any indication that you think about retiring. On the contrary. It is at your best. The most famous Malaga in the twentieth century, -with forgiveness of Pablo Picasso-It is unstoppable.

As he explained to The Spanishit crosses a period of fullness. Just a few days ago he was seen while taking a walk through Hyde Park With your pet, Gypsy. In that casual meeting in the British capital he told this newspaper what he occupies these days: not to work.

His latest audiovisual work is what has led him to make his bags and temporarily establish himself in London.

He is rolling one movie next to an Irish actress and Úrsula Corberó (35), with which he has coincided several times. One of them, upon receiving the honorary grand prize of the Fantastic International Film Festival of Sitges For its film career more than a decade ago, in 2014.

The plot of the feature film, of which the details are not yet known, revolves around a separate couple who wants to engender a child who can serve as Marrow donor For your other Sick Slastago ..

New film with Corberó

Filming, which is developing these days in Englandit will prevent you from being present in the Starlite galain Marbella. This philanthropic event, which goes as long as it can -is celebrated this Sunday, August 10, in the Costa del Sol. The date, curiously, coincides with his birthday.

Just a few hours ago, he did not want to ignore this special anniversary. And from their social networks He has congratulated himself with a message showing your gratitude and his positive attitude towards life.

«Today I fulfill 65 years and I stop for a moment to dedicate a smile to the path traveledAbandon my present and, challenging mathematics and over time, congratulate me about being young«He stood out in his profile of Instagram.

On his horizon, he is in sight, there are still a lot of things to do. Professional projects are not lacking. Films, restoration businesses in his hometown or his ‘beautiful girl’: the theater.

In parallel to his works on the big screen, Banderas directs the musical blockbuster Gypsythe same that gives its name your dog, first released in the Soho CaixaBank Theater from Malaga And, since February 2025, in the Apollo Theater in Madridwith a renewed staging and excellent criticism.

Personally, he prepares for one of the most rewarding plans of his life: his daughter’s wedding, Stella del Carmen (28) with Alex Gruszynski.

To all this we must add that your relationship with your partner, Nicole Kimpel (44), with which he maintains a solid courtship since the year 2014. This is nice to meet years.

Successful entrepreneuralthough not without many efforts and sacrifices-, Man in love and happy father. Banderas crosses the always dreaded border of the Senectud made a kid. At least, with the same eagerness to eat the world as when I was young.

«Want to live»

«It sounds a lot, but in my mind I still feel the same curiosity and energy as when I was a young dreamer in Malaga,» he confessed in a recent interview in HELLO!. «Time passes, But the desire to live«.

Within only a few months, next October, he will take his only daughter to the altar, the result of his relationship with Melanie Griffith (67), whom he met in the filming of Too many (1995), already turned into a consolidated actor in our country.

When he fell in love with the American 35 years. 15 years earlier, with just 20 years, he had fallets to try his luck as an actor in Madrid. Who was going to tell that unknown ‘malaguita’ with more illusions than money -Hech 15,000 pesetas (about 90 euros) in his pocket– That the Americas was going to do.

Or that he was going to become a Sexual idol In the nineties. Because, shortly after landing on American soil, it became the Iberian version – and much more robust – of the first Latin Lover of the world of cinema, Rodolfo Valentino. At least those were the comparisons of the time.

Nor need to match it with the actor of Castellaneta (Italy), considered the pioneer in terms of Sex Symbols. He far exceeded it.

As a boy almodóvar to Latin icon

That role of seducer and Latin icon exploded in various tapes Made in USA: Interview with El Vampiro (1994), Mask (1995) or The fox’s mask (1998), to name a few. The entire world surrendered to the charms of his powerful physical attractiveness and his Mediterranean power. Thus he achieved fame and fortune.

Pedro Almodóvar (75), as is known, was his King Midas. Who gave him the opportunity to show off his talent in Labyrinth of passions (1982). The film meant its film debut and gave way to a tandem of friendship and professional ties that remains intact. Both have worked together in a total of eight feature films.

One of his next great events will be your daughter’s wedding. For his joy, this is celebrated in Spain. That she has chosen our country to formalize her relationship with her lifelong boyfriend (an American financial) fills him with «pride.»

«Stella is very Andalusian, Very of Malagaalthough it has grown up in the United States, «he explained. There is no doubt that this ceremony, in which will act as a godfatherit will be an important moment for the whole family.

After decades living in the American continent, and triumphing in blockbusters worldwide, fate has brought them again, -to him and his daughter -to the origins. It is a time for «reconnect with its roots«And» Share your land with your future husband and with your whole family. «

Stella’s wedding in Spain

Life has been generous with Antonio Banderas. He will premiere his 65 brand new years marrying his only daughter. Your girl. «Seeing my daughter dressed as a wedding will be one of the most beautiful moments in my life«He has confessed to the aforementioned medium. He assumes his role» with all the emotion of the world. «

At the moment the exact date and place of the link is unknown. But it will congregate not only the Banderas saga. Also to the Griffith. From Dakota Johnson (35) a Alexander Bauer (39), the children who had the actress of her marriages with Don Johnson (75) and Steven Bauer (68), respectively.

With luck, and if health allows it, Tippi Hedren (95), Melanie’s mother and mythical protagonist of The birds (1964), of Alfred Hitchcockit could be present on such a special day.

Antonio Banderas’ personality, and his rooting your land and traditionsIt has a lot to do with the way in which your daughter conceives the world. There are no borders, but the crib is the cradle. Malaga, never better, is his ‘flag’.

There is no better sample of his devotion to the terroir than his faithful presence in the Malaga Holy Week. He is a member of the Brotherhood of the Virgin of Tears and Favores of the city.

It is also President of the Tears and Favores Foundationarising in 2010 to enhance the solidarity facet of this religious holiday through cultural projects.

The city that saw it born is not only the germ of its history: it is the foundation. The place that forged his character. And who owes a large part of the initiatives that he now undertakes with so many illusions. From the TEatro del Soho Caixabankwhich is a private non -profit space – given to the creation, production and dissemination of performing arts, as well as the formation of new talents – to their hospitality businesses.

Its restaurants in Malaga

The theater, one of its most personal projects, came true after the rehabilitation of the old Alameda Theater. Opened its doors on November 15, 2019 With the premiere of the musical To Chorus Line.

At the time he campaigned even in full pandemic To promote this project, with which you want to return to your city part of the cultural wealth she has received.

He currently has seven restaurants in Malaga: Doña Inés, third act, the bar of Doña Inés, Athzzo, the Mediterranean Pergola, Maschera and the Pimpifounded in 1971 and located an eighteenth -century house in the heart of the historic center. In this place, jewel culture and authentic symbol of the city, has majority investment. «It’s a ship that walks alone,» he said.

All these businesses are managed through their ownor gastronomic group, whose name makes Tribute to performing arts: Third act.

Regarding its culinary project, daily management and executive direction the delegate in the figure of Pablo Gonzalo Portillopartner, entrepreneur and executive director (CEO) of the entity.

But flags, a tireless man and inexhaustible worker, he still has time to support other initiatives. Such as sponsoring the boat in which his brother, Javier Domínguez Banderas (61), has participated in the 43rd Copa del Rey-Mapfre, recently held in Majorca. The blood throws. And his brother, a discreet and low profile man, has always been by his side, in the hard and mature.

Has rejected work on Broadway

All this never forgetting cinema. He 2025 He has participated in two major productions. Is the co -star of the Thriller erotic Babygirl, next to Nicole Kidman (58), which has already been released at festivals such as Venice And it is on the poster in several countries.

In addition, participate by giving voice and promoting the family tape Paddington: Aventure in the junglewhich has achieved good box office results in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand.

Likewise, another musical has released in the last year, Touching our song. And so much work has to He has even rejected Broadway to continue promoting musical theater in Spain and continue his work as director and producer. This is now the passion that occupies and worries him. The one that keeps it, to its newly released 65, with more desire for joy than retirement. What better gift.