Penélope Cruz & Antonio Banderas Topline Spanish Movie ‘Competencia Oficial’

By Tom Grater

All eyes were on Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz when they reunited during the red carpet at the 2020 Oscars. The two stars have been friends for years, and when they saw each other at this year’s awards, they couldn’t help but celebrate with a big hug while photographers captured the sweet moment and fellow A-listers looked on. And although the two stars were busy at the 92nd Academy Awards, the good friends found the time to catch up with each other.

Antonio Banderas has arrived to the Academy Awards with his two leading ladies in tow. On what could be the biggest night of his career, as he is nominated for his first Oscar Award for Best Actor for his role in Pain & Glory, he made sure to keep his daughter Stella Banderas and girlfriend Nicole Kimpel close by to celebrate with him.

Sunday’s Oscars ceremony had the biggest names in Hollywood take the stage to be recognized for their contribution in last year’s best films. Golden statuettes were handed out in 24 categories including Best Picture, Best Actress and, of course, Best Actor, for which Antonio Banderas received a nomination for his performance in Pedro Almodóvar film Pain and Glory.

Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz shared an adorable moment together at the red carpet before the Oscars.

. . And now, Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas. All are proof that love isn’t lost after tabloid-splashed splits! Antonio is the latest screen star to gush over his ex to the press, and his words of affection for his “” will make you wish you had even a single ounce of his sophistication.

The actor Antonio Banderas was first told he should pursue acting from an unlikely person: filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar. The director responsible for Volver and Talk to Me passed by the Pain and Glory star on the street, and noted his good looks.

Antonio Banderas is nominated for his first Oscar – ever – for his role in Pablo Almodovar’s Pain and Glory. However, this is far from being his first time at the prestigious award ceremony celebrating Hollywood’s greatest.

Antonio Banderas is a multi-talent. He acts, he sings, he dances, he owns a theater!

Antonio Banderas received his first-ever Academy Award nomination for lead actor, thanks to his portrayal of Salvador Mallo in Pedro Almodóvar's Spanish-language film Pain and Glory.The actor spoke to The Hollywood Reporter In Studio about the nomination, saying, "I mean, it's beautiful, the nomination itself, but just in the way that I got here and the circumstances that are surrounding this nomination are all beautiful.

Want to attend the 2020 Oscars? According to Antonio Banderas, it's going to cost you a pretty penny.

MADRID — Spain’s two most recognizable cinematic faces, Antonio Banderas and Penélope Cruz, will co-star in a new film from Madrid’s The Mediapro Studio, titled “Competencia Oficial” (Official Competition), directed by Argentine filmmakers Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat (“The Distinguished Citizen,” “The Man Next Door”).

Beauty runs deep within the family for Stella del Carmen Banderas. The only daughter of Spanish actor Antonio Banderas and American acting royalty Melanie Griffith, Stella is a beauty of her own, but we can’t help but to think of how much she looks like her famous grandmother (who is an actress, animal rights activist, and former fashion model) Tippi Hedren (aka Melanie’s momma). Although Tippi is blonde, Stella and her share the same slender and fit frame with delicate facial features.

Antonio Banderas will ensure his shoes are broken in properly before attending the 2020 Academy Awards next month.

Antonio Banderas is an official Oscar nominee! The 59-year-old received a nomination in the Best Actor category for his role in Pain and Glory. As if his first nomination wasn’t exciting enough, the story about getting the news makes the experience even better.