Banderas joins the Walk of Fame

Antonio Banderas has become the latest actor to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The Spanish-born actor, who arrived in the US 16 years ago, got down on his knees and affectionately rubbed the star that confirms his status among the film industry's elite.

Banderas said: "It was an honour and privilege to arrive to this country 16 years ago with almost no money in my pocket. A lot has happened since then."

He was joined at the ceremony by his wife, Melanie Griffith, his two daughters, and fellow star Sharon Stone.

Banderas has appeared in many hits such as Philadelphia, Desperado, Interview With The Vampire, Four Rooms and The Mask Of Zorro.

More recently he has been the voice of Puss in Boots in Shrek 2, and he will appear once again with Catherine Zeta-Jones in the forthcoming The Legend Of Zorro.

Banderas first made his name working for the acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, featuring in Spanish-language classics such as Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown and Matador.

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