Francisco Javier Banderas: Who Is Antonio Banderas' Brother?

Francisco Javier Banderas is a film producer and the brother of The Mask of Zorro actor José Antonio Domínguez Bandera, known professionally as Antonio Banderas. Francisco’s brother is a Spanish actor and filmmaker, known for his work in films of several genres.

Antonio Banderas appeared in the first three films of the Spy Kids series (2001-2003) and provided the voice of Puss in Boots in the Shrek franchise (2004–present) and its spin-off films Puss in Boots (2011) and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022).

Francisco Javier Banderas: Bio Summary

Who Is Francisco Javier Banderas?

Francisco Javier Banderas was born to Civil Guard gendarme officer José Domínguez Prieto (1920–2008) and schoolteacher Ana Bandera Gallego (1933–2017). He was reportedly born in the year 1961. If his birth year is correct then he will be hitting the age of 62 in 2023.

Francisco Javier Banderas is also known as “Chico”. He is the brother of José Antonio Domínguez Bandera (Antonio Banderas). Antonio is a prominent actor and director who has received various accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award and a European Film Award.

Antonio has earned nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards. He is known for Hollywood films, such as Philadelphia (1993), Interview with the Vampire (1994), Desperado (1995), Assassins (1995), Evita (1996), and The Mask of Zorro (1998).

There isn’t much information available about Francisco Javier Banderas’ early life and education. He is a businessman, film producer, and sailor. According to his IMDb profile, he has worked as an associate producer for Before the Fall, The Missing Lynx and The Lady and the Reaper (La dama y la muerte).

Francisco Javier Banderas has served as the executive producer of Escena en blanco y negro and Premios Goya 35 edición. He has been very supportive of his brother Antonio Banderas. Francisco was the champion of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing.

Francisco Javier Domínguez and his crew were champions of the 39th edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing aboard the Soho Caixabank Theater, owned by the actor. Francisco’s brother Antonio Banderas congratulated his brother and his team after their victory in the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing.

Sharing a picture on Instagram, Antonio Banderas wrote: Happy to tell you that our boat @TeatroDelSoho @CaixaBank has just won the 39th edition of the #CopaReyMAPFRE!!!

In addition to being also Absolute Winners!!!

Thanks to his Majesty King Felipe VI, to the entire organization of @copareymapfre and @rcnpalma, to our crew, to my brother @ chikitin63 and to our sponsors @hotelislamallorcaspa and @puertobenalmadena.

Francisco Javier Banderas and the crew reportedly won the trophy five times during their over two decades of participation. This is the sixth time they have been pronounced winners. Meanwhile, not much is known about Francisco’s life. He prefers a low-key life.

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Francisco Javier Banderas hasn’t disclosed much information about his love life. He has kept details of his affairs and marriages from the public domain however he is said to be a married man and the father of two daughters.

What Happened To Francisco Javier Banderas’ Brother?

Francisco Javier Banderas’ brother Antonio Banderas has undergone surgery for a benign tumor in his back. He has survived a heart attack. Speaking at the Málaga Film Festival in March 2017, he revealed he had had a heart attack on 26 January 2017.

According to Antonio, it “wasn’t serious and hasn’t caused any damages”. He said: “I had a heart attack on January 26, but I was very lucky, it was benign and it did not leave any damage. … I underwent an intervention in which three stents were implanted in my coronary arteries, and since I suffered from arrhythmia for a long time (an irregular heartbeat) I underwent a thermoablation (laser surgery), but it has not been as dramatic as it has been written.”

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