The Antonio Banderas Web Mall Here are profiles of
some of the regulars at
Bryanne -- Hey there! I am single, 37 yrs young. I reside in Abbotsford which is about 70 miles east of Vancouver in beautiful British Columbia. I was a Records Management supervisor for the Department of National Defense until I was laid off in March. Now, I'm a free spirit and do odd jobs. Candace (Candy)
Hola
fellow chicas. I am 53, have been married for 33 years, and have 4
children ranging in age from 15 to 26. I am an R.N. and
presently work in a facility that works with persons who have suffered
from a brain injury of some sort. My interests include quilting,
calligraphy, reading, and obsessing over Antonio.
I
became an Antonio admirer with "Interview With A Vampire".
"Zorro" solidified it and my passion for his work and person
have intensified with every movie, magazine article, and tv interview I
have seen. This year I will attend my third ABCC and I can't begin
to express my delight in meeting many of you. Antonio has great
fans.
Carol -- I'm Carol, 52-going-on-13, widow, and live in Irvine, CA. I'm originally from Cornwall, Ontario, Canada but have been in CA since 1965. I was a needlework designer & publisher (Fancy Work & Fantasies) and currently I'm teaching Computer Graphics to high school kids & adults. Carol W. -- Okay, I'll come out of hiding for this too. I've been reading and enjoying this board for about a month now. I just discovered (late as usual!) Antonio in Zorro and am now trying to catch up on everything he's ever done. I'm 43, single, live in San Francisco and am a word processor in a law firm, occasional freelance artist, and wannabe writer. Chris H. -- I'm Chris H., 39, with the heart of an incurable romantic and I live in Durham, NC. I'm a chemist at a pharmaceutical company. I'm single, with 3-four-legged children, two cats and a dog, Eddy (age 16), Mattie(11) and Ripple(9). I've been visiting the web mall at work (at the risk of getting fired) since August '98. I got my first computer at home for Christmas (my gift to myself), and I plan to generally make a nuisance of myself at this site for a long time to come! If you are ever driving through Durham and see a dirty little red truck with Grateful Dead stickers all over it, wave, 'cause it's me! Chrissy -- I am 25 (in my attitude and perspective) but, unfortunately 25 + 25 in actual years. I live near Toronto. I work for a school board. I am divorced but living with a man. I have a wonderful daughter who's training to be a registered nurse and my significant other has 3 children whom I love also. I think about Antonio every minute of the day especially when I'm not getting enough............. Christina -- Okay. I'm Christina, I'm 48, single (always have been), lavishing all my affection on my two cats, Baby Sweets and Chloe. I live in astonishingly beautiful New Mexico -- Albuquerque to be precise -- where I work at the University of New Mexico. Up until July I was in the College of Education, tending to the University's student teachers, but I got caught in a power struggle (I'm sure all you academics know how THAT goes!!!) and my job got eliminated. I'm working at UNM as an in-house temp right now, seeking another permanent job. In my real (i.e., "outside") life, I'm a shaman, specializing in what I call Secret Girl Stuff (SGS), women's spiritual work -- Moon Lodge, Moon Ceremony, Pipe Ceremony, Sweat Lodge, that sort of thing. I'm an adopted member of both the Lakota and Cherokee nations. I've been curious for quite awhile now as to who is whom, and where everyone lives, so I think this is a great idea. I seem to be the only one in the Southwest so far, am I correct? How about a big map of the world with everyone's name on it, and an icon on the board so we can click to see who/where we're talking to. Something you computer chicas could whip up??? Just a thought from the technically challenged... Christine -- Hi Chicas...I'm Christine from a little tiny Iowa town (can't get anymore exciting than this...but it is beautiful here)! I'm 33...soon to be 34, been married 15 years (to high school Sweetie) and have three children (11 year old boy, 9 year old boy and 5 year old girl....who all love Zorro and think my obsession with Antonio is cool!!!!!). I've been a stay-at-home mom, but have sent my "baby" off to kindergarten this year so I guess it's time for me to get back out into the working world (oh goody). I got hooked by Antonio at least two years back when I saw "Assassins" on Showtime! I thought he was the most beautiful man I had ever seen!! Then I watched a couple of his other movies, got even more hooked and then I started exploring the internet for anything about him and whalaah....here I've been for the last couple of years!!!! I'm not always a big poster, but I am here at least a couple of times a day "shopping" around. Recently moved and was unable to access the Mall for two weeks....I actually think I had to go through some withdrawal..... and it about drove me crazy!!! It's just so fun to be involved with so many great chicas and such a AWESOME web site!!!!! Cindy -- As you can see, I don't post often, but am a faithful (daily) reader of all the posts and newsletters. Am 42, married 20 years, mother of a son (14) and daughter (11). I am a preschool teacher and live in Bellevue, Washington. I have been an Antonio Admirer for years! Cyndy -- My name is Cindy ( I post under Cyndy) and I live right outside of Chicago. I am single and 41 years old. I just finished student teaching 8th grade and will be looking for a teaching job this fall. I did not think I could work full time and go to school - but Antonio gave me inspiration. I discovered Antonio in Evita and fell in love with him. My current goal is to get every Antonio video - an enjoyable task. Thanks to all of you who work so hard here at the mall filling all of our lives with Antonio related news, pictures, and fun. Debi -- My name is Debi, I was born on October 29, 1954. * I am married to a very PATIENT man, who has eyes very, very much like Antonio's. We have been together since we were both 21! We have two sons and we live near Houston, Texas, USA. I am fortunate enough to get to be a stay-at-home mom. I keep the books for my husband's company and stay busy doing lots of stuff involving the interests below. Most of my interests (outside Antonio) lean towards family related stuff (scouts, church, PTA, cooking, decorating and crafts. I also love to read. Deborah -- I'm Deborah, I'm 47 and have 3 children (18,13,7). I help my husband with his business and we live in Troutdale, Oregon which is just outside of Portland. Deena -- Deena, here: 48, married 27 years to H.S. sweetheart; no kids, 5 dogs (our kids); live in Fairfield, PA. 24 years as a music /recreation therapist in geriatrics. Hey, Susan, been to Brampton. LOVE Toronto. OK younger chicas. The mature ones have spoken. Music is my other life. I sing just about every type of music from Irish/Scots folk music to Mozart. Play guitar (duets w. Mariachi[wish]) love and cook foreign food and am a wannabe romance writer (Am I at the right Mall or not?) I also vote for a map. Please chica computer goddesses think about it? Denise I
have to thank my parents for giving me this new computer for Christmas so
I can get on the Internet and discover all of these great websites about
Antonio Banderas and to discover how many others who are just as crazy as
I am. Elizabeth I am Elizabeth, and I just moved to Texas (temporarily??) from Florida, although I have moved around a lot from Washington to Maryland, etc, lately. I am a theatre actress (with limited TV and movie experience) that is just trying to make it right now!! lol emmmmaaa -- Hi all. I live in the beautiful state of Connecticut. (Hi Sweeper!) I am single/38 years old and have worked in daycare as an Infant/Toddler teacher for the past 20 years. :) Erin -- Okay, I think I am the youngest one here. I am 16 (will be 17 in about a month--I'm catching up!). I live with my parents in upstate New York in the Finger lakes region. I am a senior in high school and want to attend Cornell University next year for pre-med. I don't speak Spanish but I am in intermediate German. I also have two dogs and a cat. I guess that's it! Gail -- AKA Gail, I'm 39 and married. I have 3 teenage daughters (12,13 & 16) that give me a hard time every time I look at this web page. They say I'm crazy. lol I just got a computer so I'm fairly new to this site but I've been a fan for a long time. I live in Salt Lake City, Utah where I am a secretary and I am taking a Spanish class one night a week. Galia -- Hi everyone! I am Galia, 28 years old, married 6 years. I have a beautiful son 5 years old. I am from Bulgaria, live in the capital Sofia. Don't work for the time being. I have a dog. I've been an Antonio's fan for years. I hadn't posted here soon, but I am daily reader too. This summer was filled with problems for me. But I hadn't even a day without thoughts about AB and for all of you. I found out that already when I am thinking for him I am thinking for all of you too. I don't know how to express my gratitude to all, who make this place like a little PARADISE. You just walk around it and enjoy all the beauty, that you see. Thanks for all efforts, pics, clips, newsletters, everything during last months. Now I have to see so many new things yet. Thanks!!!! I am glad to talk with you again and to meet and say "Hello" to the new AB's Admirers. Jan -- I live in Washington State, have two children 17 and 14. I am 47 myself, have been interested in Hispanic Culture since I was in the Peace Corps in Venezuela many, many years ago. Been married for 25 years and am leaving this week (Hooray) for a second honeymoon in Spain. I will tell you all about my trip when I get back! janessa -- Everyone is so forthright! I can't tell you my age, but I do have a 10 year old son with eyes the very color of almonds, named Del, I run a clinic of medicina naturalista, I have a very lovely ex from Puerto Rico (who is available, novias), and another not so lovely ex here in the US. My weekend home is in Chicago --please stop by for some Riojas and plantains! jillian -- I'm 46, I think (I don't pay much attention). Live in Kansas City, Missouri, for now, with my husband of 4 years. He is #4. (Okay, Janessa, I for one am not afraid to tell all. Well, almost all.) Yep, made some mistakes, but I figure I at least had the wisdom and courage to undo them. I have a super wonderful 16-yr-old son who is highly sought after by the young ladies (product of third marriage). Hubbie has 31-yr-old daughter in Santiago, Chile; 29-yr-old son here. No grandkids. I was a single mom for almost 10 years. Paid more than my share of dues to management positions in corporate America for more yrs than I want to remember. Trust me, there are no Antonio's there, and most of the people are only half alive. Now I'm a stay-at-home mom, although I don't stay at home much. Lean heavily toward all things exotic. Involved with local art museum and women's foundation. In training for competition with my horse. Played competitive tennis until knee injury this summer. Love the arts, but would rather hang out in a barn than in a museum. Travel extensively. Love teenagers. Chicas rule! Antonio could not help but be pleased to claim us as fans! Even if we are "older." Who said that, anyway??? tsk, tsk, tsk. Madeline Albright is "older," not us! Uh-oh, sorry about wordiness. It's a bad habit! JoAnn -- I'm 40, married 18 years to my own Antonio Banderas look-alike :), I became a fan of Antonio by taking the kids to go see Zorro...I then rented every Antonio film I could get my hands on, and became a major fan. I love the Mambo Kings and Desperado, but my ultimate all time favorite AB flick is Of Love and Shadows. (Just ask any of the chicas, they will verify my obsession with this film! LOL!) I am glad to be one of the chicas here, and look forward to many more fun conversations with my new friends. Josee -- My name is Josee, I'm 20. I live in Montréal, Québec. I have no children (duh!) and I live with my mother. I have a dog (my child, Cocotte) and two mice (my babies, Axl & Pitchounette). My first language is French. I've been coming to the board for almost 2 years now. I think that's it! Karen -- Karen here. I am 42, married without children. From Colorado originally, I am working in Denmark at the moment as an economist. Kathleen -- So anyway, about me. I am a web developer for a large ad agency in Michigan, 35, married, no kids, 1 dog. In addition to this site, I am on a committee that runs The Republic of Pemberley (www.pemberley.com), a site for the discussion of Jane Austen's work, I have a fan site for Jeremy Northam (Emma, The Net) (www.worldrch.com/northam), and have a discussion board for The X-Files (www.worldrch.com/yadda/yadda.html). KC -- I'm coming up on 46 and live in Thousand Oaks, Ca (suburb of LA). Married 16 years, no children, but countless nieces, nephews, godchildren, cute neighborhood kids I "adopt" temporarily. I'm currently self employed as a PC applications trainer and act as 'puter know-it-all to the neighborhood. I found this board in May and think it's the greatest! kcsusan -- I am Susan I live in Lee's Summit, Missouri a suburb of Kansas City Missouri, I work at a nearby office for AT&T. I have a daughter who lives in Portland Oregon and works in Repertory Theatre doing makeup, costumes and wigs. I will keep my age secret, besides you are only as young as you feel. I have adored Antonio since seeing him in Evita, now I have an extensive tape library of everything from his Spanish films onward. This site is simply the best for keeping up with Antonio, all the pictures, stories and information are top notch, I greatly appreciate the hard work by all to keep us so entertained and informed. keeba -- howdy chicas, I'm 24 in hexadecimal [you do the math ;-], live in lovely Carlsbad, CA, [future home of Legoland], just north of San Diego. I'm a software engineer by profession, a cinephile by avocation [wish I could get paid for it], single, the youngest of five kids, and an army brat. Kristin -- Hi, this is great! I always wondered how old all of you were. Anyway, I'm 16 and a junior in HS. I live in Suffolk county on Long Island, NY. I'm in my 4th year of Italian, I think I would have studied Spanish if I knew who Antonio was when I was in 7th grade! Laura -- I am 19, a dancer/dance instructor from the burbs of Chicago, and (no duh Josee)I have a beautiful daughter, Phoenix who is 8 months old and a hot Latin fiancé to boot! I am glad you thought of this Deena, it is great to know who everyone is! oh and of course I love Antonio! Linda -- Hi chicas - I'm Linda. Been coming to the Board for over a year now. I'm 52, a divorced mother of a wonderful 22-year-old son, a Personnel Director at our local hospital and live out in the boondocks of Colfax, Washington which is 60 miles south of Spokane. And, of course, like all of you - a devoted fan of Antonio! Linda L -- I'm 47, married (to a tall and swarthy man 3 years my junior-a silly guy who makes me laugh a lot ), two boys, 5 and 11 (both geniuses of course), stepdaughter, 18, son released-for-adoption-at-birth, 28. I'm the editor a small community newspaper and an artist and a computer geek (aspiring) and live in san Antonio tx. just started learning samba with a big samba group here in S.A that I'm excited about--taking belly dancing for more than a year now--I may have a lot to jiggle around, but I do it anyway. I can't remember when I first discovered AB. but I do remember getting excited about Desperado. Since I found this site, I know my family thinks I'm totally obsessed, but I say, well, I just enjoy beauty and have a lustful nature! Lisa -- Lisa here! I'm 43, single, live in Greenwich, Connecticut (30 miles east of NYC), and am a real estate paralegal for a large law firm.
Lisa
Renee--
Hello,
My
name is Lisa Renee. I am a 35-40 year old unmarried lady. I was recently
laid-off of my job, working for a sub-contractor to the Dept. of Labor.
Before working there, I spent many years in retail. Before going into
retail, I was pursuing a career as a lyracist. I also write short stories
for screenplays, but I have never been published.
This
is my first time visiting the Antonio Banderas Web Mall. I love Antonio
and Melanie. I think they are a beautiful couple. I love all the pictures
of their happy family, and that beautiful little Stella.
I
noticed that in all the pictures of Melanie, she has a beautiful glow
about her. And with a beautiful man like Antonio to look at everyday, why
wouldn't she have a beautiful glow.
I
am so glad that I found this website. I heard about it threw Webshots.com.
Thanks
for supplying us Antonio Banderas fans with such beautiful pictures of
him, his beautiful wife Melanie, their cute kids, and wonderful
family. I really enjoyed it, and I will definitely visit again!
Lori Belle -- My name is Lori. I add the "Belle" because it's wishful thinking. I live in the middle of the U.S., in Kansas. I wear many hats, some more attractive than others -- mother, wife, psychologist, writer, church deaconess, wannabe computer nerd (okay, I stole that from that weird commercial), teacher, fundraising genius (ha!), silent movie reviewer, antiques buff. The list could go on, but I fear I'm losing my audience. I fell for Antonio when I saw a photo of him in "Newsweek," with a little blip about how he spurned Madonna because he was married. When "Mambo Kings" came out, I rented it and I rented it again and again and again. I told all my friends about this beautiful actor. I remember telling my sister, "You have to watch this! You have to see this man!" She watched it and agreed wholeheartedly with me -- but she thought I was talking about Armand Assante! In any case, I felt as if I'd discovered him myself -- because at the time, no one knew who he was. I obtained all of Antonio's Spanish films that I could -- and made my friends and family watch them with me, not always with the greatest success. (I'll never forget one of my friend's expressions during the tub toy scene in "Tie Me Up Tie Me Down.") I'm so proud that this man I admire so is a worthy person -- is not only beautiful to watch -- to hear -- but beautiful in his soul. And I'm glad I've become acquainted with so many of you. I enjoy the support here -- the sisterhood. This is a fun place to be. Mae -- I am Mae, 55, widowed almost 3 yrs. No children, one Scottee dog (our child), Live in Los Angeles, CA about 4 miles from Antonio! Psychotherapist in private practice , decreasing to part-time, and a more recent, home based business, helping people to develop second incomes, in the health and nutritional industry, better known as Network Marketing! Former, professional violinist, now a serious armature chamber music player. Samantha -- Hi Chicas, I'm Judy, also known as Samantha in the Kiss Book. I'm 55, live in Chula Vista California, and am a 25 year claims person for an insurance company, where my areas of expertise and focus today are attorney malpractice, intellectual property, and Indian law. I teach new adjusters and attorneys coming into the company as well as handle the complex cases. I have single parented my one son since I was 6 1/2 months pregnant (hubby lost his nerve about being a parent). My son has just finished law school and taken the bar exam and is starting his first position in the profession. I have 3 four legged 'young-uns' - Josh our black lab of 12, and Jamie and Tiger, kitties going on 4. I am active in visitations of INS prisoners set for deportation through the Diocese of San Diego, have set up a "think tank" of friends - we meet once monthly to discuss issues of importance -- primarily freedom and justice - and I am of course, an ardent Antonio fan -- there is no 'second chair'. Ahmed is my favorite character, but I love Dr. Leal, and many others. I will be deeply disappointed if we must wait indefinitely for "The Body". I suspect it may be an Oscar role for our man. I've been a fan for years, but only found the Chicas and the Mall in mid '99. I hope to meet you at ABCC2000!
Sam
Cordus --
After all this time I thought I should give some idea of who Sam Cordus
is.
I
am a single female. I was born 23 days before President Clinton in
San
Francisco. I lived the first 42 years of my life there. In
1988 I
moved
to the Inland Northwest with my father. We came here to take care
of
his 88 year-old mother. I now remain to take care of him.
I
have worked primarily in banking in customer service positions. I
am
currently
unemployed due to the reluctance on the part of employers here
to
hire someone with my experience and education (BA in Management) or
so
close to retirement age.
I
discovered Antonio Banderas first in "Philadelphia". I
had read about
"Mambo
Kings" but only because I recognized Armand Assantes' name.
Thanks
to cable TV I got additional exposure to Antonio with "Of Love
and
Shadows" and "House of The Spirits". By then I was
hooked.
Sandie -- I'm Sandie, 48, single, high school librarian from Portsmouth, Virginia. shryn (sha) -- Hi all. I am a 49 year old accountant living on Long Island. I am married without kids, love my cats and my nieces and nephews. I am passionate about art, music, computers and studying Spanish. I am currently working on a Master's Degree in Education and a Master's Certificate in Educational Computing at SUNY Stony Brook. I discovered Antonio as Armand in Interview with the Vampire and have been hooked ever since. Sharon -- I'm Sharon, born 1954, live in Seattle WA where I am an Assistant Professor of English at Seattle U. I've been a big fan since I saw Antonio in Interview with a Vampire and House of the Spirits. I'm studying Spanish, and starting to do some academic work on Spanish stereotypes in Hollywood films (put some of this knowledge to use). This web page is my second home. Pat --
I
am Pat Smith from Dallas, Texas I am a Computer Operator at IBM
I am a life long fan of Antonio. I wish one day to meet the Latin lover. Susan -- Susan here. I am 47, soon-to-be-divorced (yippee!), mother of two beautiful daughters who are both attending university, grandmother of adorable 30-month-old Joshua, head of the Visual Art department at a high school in Brampton, Ontario which is near Toronto. Susan M. -- Hi, I posted a response before but it didn't seem to make it onto the board. I am 44, married 15 years, live in Northern California, have two kids - ages 12 and 13 - and am an attorney. I was struck by how many of us are professionals in our 40's and 50's. What do you all think it means? susana -- I don't get on this board too often but you see my comments sometimes. So...I'm 47, divorced, food scientist in the Chicago area, studying Spanish (but still very much in beginning stages). SweeperT -- I am 51, divorced mother of 3 (son 20, daughter 17, and son 13), I am the office manager of a housing authority (managing public housing for families and elderly) <--- my re-entry job, but it was a great fit so I have stayed 10 years, and live in the state of Connecticut - also the home of Emmmmmaaa da Chica. Real name is Jo, btw. Sweeper refers to hobby of entering Sweepstakes. Ask Kathleen! Maring
Toumanova -- Terri -- I'm 40, divorced (but life does go on and I have a wonderful new beau). I have a daughter, age 20, in college, and animal "kids" including 2 cats and a dog. I am retired for health reasons. I live in North Carolina. Theresa -- My name is Theresa- 47 years old. Married with two sons-23 and 17. Live in Peoria, Il. I'm a nurse on a rehab unit- working mostly with people who have suffered head injuries or strokes. Loved Antonio in Evita, but really fell hard after MOZ Toby -- I haven't had a chance to come to the board for a while now. Good that I didn't miss this wonderful chance to meet everyone. I'm Toby, 28. I'm a Financial Analyst for an investment firm. I live in NYC. Tornado -- There only one big Tornado, and you know me - good comfortable horse. Little Tornado is OK if he is dog. I like carrot burrrritos and barley water and riding around like the wind with my maestro, Zorro. :::Tornado stands on hind legs and paws the air in front of sunset::: WehrleGirl
(Vicki) --
Wendy
Hola!
I am 46 and single. I live in San Francisco. I am making a
career
change
and studying journalism. I have had a crush on Antonio for several
years,
just can't pinpoint when it started. Maybe it was Desperado. I
thought
he was fabulous in Evita and Mask of Zorro. He's 100% male and
seems
to have his act together in his personal life. He's a good actor as
well
and appears to be a nice guy in real life. He gives me hope that
there
are
some nice guys out there. Looking at this breathtakingly handsome
man
makes
my heart flutter and creates a glow inside. I went to Spain last
year,
but
didn't meet any men like him. But I loved Spain and would love to go
back
again. Viva Antonio!!
Zorrofan (Amanda) -- Hi, I am Amanda, also known as Zorrofan around here. I am 15 years old ( I guess I have you beat Erin), and I live in a small town called Spencer in Indiana. I am a sophomore in High School as of 2000. I am originally from South Dakota but we move around a lot with my father's job (ex. SD - MI - MN - CA - IN). I have recently discovered Antonio. I was taken off my feet by him in Zorro. I have horses so seeing him ride a horse in Zorro just made it all the greater!! I have a hard time seeing all of Antonio's movies because I come from a family with strict parents so it is a miracle if I can watch a movie rated above PG-13. Although I will admit that I have snuck in a few other "R" movies in at my friend who is also an Antonio fan (Desperado Gurl) shhhhhhh. I have not really seen any recent "R: movies of his :-( ex. :lay it to the Bone and probably Original Sin. But like I said, I try and I am always checking up on the board almost daily just so I can keep up with this great man! :-) ::::
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