Ana Banderas is the mother of Spanish actor and director Antonio Banderas. Ana’s son Antonio Banderas is known for his performance in Philadelphia (1993), Interview with the Vampire (1994), Desperado (1995), Assassins (1995), Evita (1996), and The Mask of Zorro (1998).
Ana Banderas: Bio Summary
| Name | Ana Banderas |
| Date of birth | February 22, 1933 |
| Died | November 4, 2017 ( aged 84) |
| Birthplace | Spain |
| Gender | Female |
| Famous as | mother of Antonio Banderas |
| Spouse | José Domínguez Prieto |
| Children | Francisco Javier Banderas and Antonio Banderas |
| Occupation | School Teacher |
Ana Banderas was born in Spain on February 22, 1933. She is the daughter of Rafael Bandera and Francsica Gallego. There is no information available about her siblings and even their professions. She has kept her personal life private. She was an elementary school teacher during her working days.
Ana Banderas was married to Civil Guard gendarme officer José Domínguez Prieto (1920–2008). How Ana and her husband met is unknown. They were in a relationship for some time before getting married in a beautiful wedding ceremony.
Ana Banderas and José Domínguez Prieto gave birth to José Antonio Domínguez Bandera and his younger brother Francisco Javier Banderas. Francisco is a film producer known for Before the Fall (2008), The Missing Lynx (2008), and The Lady and the Reaper (2009).
José Antonio Domínguez Bandera professionally known as Antonio Banderas is an actor and director. He initially had the desire to become a professional football player before entering the film industry. His film debut was Labyrinth of Passion and then he appear in the Law of Desire (1987).
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Antonio Banderas appeared in films including Matador (1986), Law of Desire (1987), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988), Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989), and The Skin I Live In (2011). He had success with his role as the masked swordsman Zorro in the 1998 film The Mask of Zorro.
For Antonio Banderas’ work in the film industry, he has received various accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award and a European Film Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards.
What Happened To Antonio Banderas’ Mother?
Ana Banderas’ life has been cut short at the age of 84. She died on November 4, 2017. It is unknown if she had been unwell or not. The cause of her death is unknown. Her son Antonio Banderas publicly disclosed that his mother has passed away.
Antonio shared a vintage black-and-white photo of her on Twitter and captioned the photo with a tribute written in Spanish: “At six o’clock this morning our mother Ana Bandera Gallego has left us forever, he wrote. May God have her in the place she deserves.
A las seis de esta madrugada nuestra madre Ana Bandera Gallego nos ha dejado para siempre.
— Antonio Banderas (@antoniobanderas) November 4, 2017
Que Dios la tenga en el lugar que merece. pic.twitter.com/euPGS11qwT
Antonio Banderas showed his appreciation to everyone and was thankful for the outpouring of love and support they gave him. ‘Thank you very much to everyone for all the support and affection. I cherish the hugs and send you one from the entire family.’
Also, on Instagram, Antonio Banderas shared the sad news of his mother’s death with his fans and followers. He wrote in Spanish: ‘At six o’clock this morning, 11-4-2017, our mother Ana Bandera Gallego has left us forever.
She takes not only the affection of her family, but also that of her friends who loved her well and will always remember her.
May God have her in the place she deserves from her.’
According to sources, Ana Banderas’ funeral was held in Malaga, Spain at the Church of San Juan. Antonio couldn’t hold back his tears as he recalled the values that his parents instilled in him.
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Antonio Banderas spoke about his mother during a 2010 appearance on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. He said: “My mother was the youngest of 16 brothers and sisters.” He joked, “That’s how boring life was in Spain 60 years ago. They didn’t have anything to do but that.”
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