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Banderas gets Hollywood star

Oct 20, 2005, 0:03 GMT

Los Angeles (dpa) - Spanish heartthrob Antonio Banderas has entered the pantheon of film greats after being awarded a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Banderas, 45, was presented with the honour by his wife Melanie Griffith Tuesday, just days before the release of his latest film 'The Legend of Zorro'. 'It is an honour and privilege, thinking that I arrived to this country and this city 16 years ago with practically no money in my pocket,' said Banderas. Banderas began his acting career under the renowned Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, with whom he made five movies between 1982 and 1992. In that year he landed his first English-language role in 'The Mambo Kings', and became a superstar after his lead role in 'The Mask of Zorro' in 1996. Among his other movies are 'Desperado', 'Spy Kids', 'Philadelphia', 'House Of The Spirits', 'Interview With The Vampire', 'Once Upon a Time in Mexico', 'Miami Rhapsody' and the musical 'Evita'. © dpa - Deutsche Presse-Agentur

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