Of course, Antonio Banderas’ makeunder was for a good reason – he’s starring as Pablo Picasso in National Geographic’s new Genius series and Pablo was no beauty. Antonio and Picasso were both born in the same town in Spain, and Antonio remembers often walking past Picasso’s house. Banderas plays the rather unattractive womanizing painter from the age of forty until his death. (Picasso’s habitual pick-up line was “I want to paint you!”) Antonio’s role as Picasso starts with an unfortunate comb-over in middle age, leading to total removal of his hair and eyebrows. If Picasso were alive he’d be quite flattered by the casting.
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He’s no Ricardo Montalban
Such a handsome man–and what a palate cleanser after that Seagal specimen! 😀
Antonio is not only a talented actor (and now a fashion designer), he’s also a wonderful singer. The original soundtrack recording from “The Mambo Kings” is sublime.
The Hollywood memoirs we’re looking forward to reading most are Janet’s, and Melanie Griffith’s.
this is done prior to commments about turning old & grumpy.
Antonio looks great even without hair!
Looks more like Hannibal Lecter than Pablo Picasso. But, he is a great actor so will no doubt give a great performance.
JNUT and PABLO both have something in common. Both are no beauties!