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He's celebrating the big five zero next month but there really is NO excuse for film hunk Antonio Banderas to look so uncool.

The Mask Of Zorro actor chose a little scooter to get around the Catalunya Grand Prix at Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain.

And his Puss In Boots character from Shrek would definitely not have been impressed as the star put-putted around the MotoGP event wearing a trilby.

There was no sign of his wife Melanie Griffith as he enjoyed the Spanish sunshine with some glamorous racegoers.

But given his mode of transport, that was hardly surprising. Banderas spends a lot of time in his home country and owns a half share in a winery in northern Spain.

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Antonio Banderas reprises his vocal talents for Puss in Boots for Shrek Forever After, the fourth instalment in the Shrek films, released on Friday July 2.

The Spanish actor talks about Puss's own spin-off movie, turning 50 and reflects on his career. After spending five minutes in his company, you can see why Madonna had a two year crush on Antonio Banderas.

He may be on the cusp of turning 50, but the Spanish actor still has the charisma and looks that hooked his Evita co-star a decade ago..

Who made the revelation in her 1991 documentary film, In Bed With Madonna. "Yes, she says these things, but she never repeated it to me.

He reveals, before adding with a glimmer of wickedness in his eyes: "It could have been dangerous, depending on my mood."

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Actor Antonio Banderas has laughed off Madonna's two-year crush on him. The 'Queen of Pop' disclosed her crush in her 1991 documentary film, 'In Bed With Madonna', after meeting the Spanish actor.

But, much to her dismay, the feelings were not reciprocated. "Yeah, she says these things - she didn''t repeat it to me; it could have been dangerous, depending.

On how I would have been that day!" the Mirror quoted him as saying. "Nothing happened - never ever," he insisted. Antonio, who later starred in 'Evita' with Madonna - is still surprised that he made headlines for catching her eye.

An upcoming movie THE BIG BANG starring Antonio Banderas, Thomas Kretschmann, William Fichtner, Sienna Guillory, Autumn Reeser, Jimmi Simpson, Bill Duke, James Van Der Beek, Rebecca Mader, Robert Maillet, Snoop Dogg, Delroy Lindo, Sam Elliott and directed by Tony Krantz. The Big Bang Synopsis: A private detective is hired to find a missing stripper. A simple job turns complicated when everyone he questions ends up dead.

Antonio Banderas has laughed off Madonna's two-year crush on him. The Queen of Pop made the revelation in her 1991 documentary film, In Bed With Madonna, after meeting the Spanish actor - but the feelings were not reciprocated.

"Yeah, she says these things - she didn't repeat it to me; it could have been dangerous, depending on how I would have been that day!" he said. He insisted: "Nothing happened - never ever."

Antonio - who later starred in Evita with Madonna - is still surprised that he made headlines for catching her eye. "I know! That's quite impressive to me. When I first met Madonna, she was a star on her Blonde Ambition tour and I was a working actor who paid to see her," he recalled.

"We worked together in Evita and she was absolutely committed to her character. Even now, I still find it weird." The dad-of-one, who reprises his voice talents for Puss in Boots in Shrek Forever After, still keeps in touch with her. "I saw her at the Oscars. She invited us to go to her house for a party - you should have seen Robert De Niro, Mick Jagger and me all doing the conga!"Shrek Forever After will be released on July.

THE World Cup's loss was Hollywood's gain when the 14-year-old Antonio Banderas, who had dreams of being an international footballer, broke his foot,

And was unable to play again.nstead of strutting his stuff in La Liga, the Malaga native enrolled in drama school and eventually joined.

A theatre troupe that toured all over Spain. His hard work led to. An invitation to star with the country's top actors in the National Theatre of Spain.

Which in turn brought him to the attention of maverick director Pedro Almodovar. The Spanish auteur talked Banderas into starring.

In his next work, Labyrinth of Passion, and he went on to star in four more Almodovar flicks, most notably 1988's Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

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The Governing Board of the Association of Guilds of Malaga Malaga actor chose yesterday to Antonio Banderas as a preacher of the Holy Week next year 2011, as reported from that institution, while adding that the appointment has the approval of the Bishop of Malaga Jesus Catala.

Jose Antonio Dominguez Bandera, born in Malaga in 1960, is the brother of the Royal Guilds Fused de San Juan, in his role as steward of the throne of Our Lady of Tears and Favors. Moreover, the submarine man the throne throne of Our Lady of Hope.

A promoter and president of the Foundation 'Tears and Favours', whose main objectives are to support culture and education through AMU and also help the association Cudeca they suggested through a statement from the Association of Guilds.

He studied at the School of Dramatic Art in Malaga and has developed his professional career as an actor under the name of Antonio Banderas.

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Antonio Banderas has two dreams left - to act with his hero and make his own movie. The Spanish actor, who has worked with heavyweights like Quentin Tarantino, Sir Anthony Hopkins and now Woody Allen, said the standout person missing from his CV was Robert De Niro.

"I have admired many of my colleagues in the business but I would love to work with Robert De Niro - he is one of my heroes, and I have yet to work with someone of that calibre," the star said.

"He was the one who inspired me through films like Raging Bull and Taxi Driver. When I started doing movies, I would say, 'I want to be like that guy, he is so convincing'. I thought he was so powerful and so special."

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Q: Hi Antonio. Would it be correct to say in 'Shrek Forever After' you put a lot of weight into your character, Puss in Boots?

A: (Laughs). Yes, only me and Robert De Niro have put on so much weight for a role in the history of motion pictures.

Q: Were you upset Puss in Boots has let himself go physically. He is really fat... and wears a pink ribbon.
A: I was not upset about the weight of the character.

I was upset about the pink ribbon (laughs). Q: What do you love most about Puss? A: The fact he is mischievous. I love the contrast in size between him and Shrek. Puss is so little. When we were first discussing what kind of character Puss should be, we wondered about his voice. Should it be a quiet voice to match his small body?

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Superstar couple Antonio Banderas and his wife Melanie Griffith snuggle up for photographers at the 64th Annual Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13th, 2010 in New York City.

Is it just me or is anyone else glad he shaved the facial hair? Now he is looking fresh faced and extremely handsome! Banderas is set to present the award for Best Direction of Musical, other presenters include Paula Abdul, Michael Douglas, Helen Mirren, Cate Blanchett, and “Sex and the City” star Chris Noth.