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English translation: not his first singing role


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English term or phrase:Antonio Banderas in Evita
English translation:not his first singing role
Entered by: Kim Metzger
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18:28 Oct 3, 2004
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Art/Literary - Cinema, Film, TV, Drama / "Evita"
English term or phrase: Antonio Banderas
Well, you wont’ believe it but one of my good customers would like to know the following :

In the motion picture “Evita” does Antonio Banderas really sings or is he dubbed ?

As I am his usual translator in Spanish/French, I am supposed to know everything about Antonio Banderas !…

Some clue anybody ?

Thanks in advance.
Thierry LOTTE
Local time: 08:17
Yes, it's his voice
Explanation:
At least according to this movie review:
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If there's a real surprise in Evita, it's the strength of Antonio Banderas' performance. Playing a sort of one-man Greek chorus, he fills the role of narrator with an impossible-to-miss sardonic quality. Banderas' Che gives the film an edge, and Evita's few negative qualities come to light through his numbers. Even though Banderas doesn't have Madonna's vocal ability, he acquits himself well enough when it comes to singing, and his acting is the best that it's been since he parted ways with Pedro Almoldovar (after Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!).
http://movie-reviews.colossus.net/movies/e/evita.html


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Contrary to popular belief, Evita is not Antonio\'s first singing role in a film. In 1985 he was in La Corte del Faraon, based on an old operetta censored during the Franco regime, and he had also been in musicals on stage. Music is fundamental to Antonio\'s life. He has played guitar since he was fourteen, plays piano, composes and collects music. \"He speaks everything singing,\" says Antonio\'s friend Imanol Arias. \"Music is the goal of his life.\"
http://www.banderas-mall.com/theatre/links/Evita.html
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Kim Metzger
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Local time: 01:17
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Many thanks Kim.
Very hard to attribute KudoZ as everybody gave the same good reply with a lot of details.
But Kim have been the fasterone.
KudoZ competition is very tough and harsh. My best thanks to all the other ones who kindly made the effort and took on their time to answerme.

Friendly yours,
Thierry
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Summary of answers provided
5 +11YES
Cecilia Civetta
3 +12Yes, it's his voice
Kim Metzger
5 +7He really sings....
Annika Neudecker
5 +2More detail that you will ever neednlingua
3 +3In Evita, Antonio's voice was not dubbed;Moushira El-Mogy


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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +11
antonio banderas
YES


Explanation:
He really sings!!

Cecilia Civetta
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agree  Rufino Pérez De La Sierra: yes
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
antonio banderas
In Evita, Antonio's voice was not dubbed;


Explanation:
http://www.tribute.ca/all_actors/bios/1226.htm

Moushira El-Mogy
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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +12
antonio banderas
Yes, it's his voice


Explanation:
At least according to this movie review:
---
If there's a real surprise in Evita, it's the strength of Antonio Banderas' performance. Playing a sort of one-man Greek chorus, he fills the role of narrator with an impossible-to-miss sardonic quality. Banderas' Che gives the film an edge, and Evita's few negative qualities come to light through his numbers. Even though Banderas doesn't have Madonna's vocal ability, he acquits himself well enough when it comes to singing, and his acting is the best that it's been since he parted ways with Pedro Almoldovar (after Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!).
http://movie-reviews.colossus.net/movies/e/evita.html


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Note added at 6 mins (2004-10-03 18:34:58 GMT)
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Contrary to popular belief, Evita is not Antonio\'s first singing role in a film. In 1985 he was in La Corte del Faraon, based on an old operetta censored during the Franco regime, and he had also been in musicals on stage. Music is fundamental to Antonio\'s life. He has played guitar since he was fourteen, plays piano, composes and collects music. \"He speaks everything singing,\" says Antonio\'s friend Imanol Arias. \"Music is the goal of his life.\"
http://www.banderas-mall.com/theatre/links/Evita.html


Kim Metzger
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Local time: 01:17
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Many thanks Kim.
Very hard to attribute KudoZ as everybody gave the same good reply with a lot of details.
But Kim have been the fasterone.
KudoZ competition is very tough and harsh. My best thanks to all the other ones who kindly made the effort and took on their time to answerme.

Friendly yours,
Thierry

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agree  lim0nka: as far as I know, he was singing in "Desperado" as well
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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +7
antonio banderas
He really sings....


Explanation:
:-)

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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000002NAK/qid=109682...

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antonio banderas
More detail that you will ever need


Explanation:
From IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116250/soundtrack

"Oh, What A Circus"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Antonio Banderas, the vocal chorus and Madonna
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"On This Night of A Thousand Stars"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Antonio Banderas and Jimmy Nail
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"Eva And Magaldi"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Madonna, Jimmy Nail, Antonio Banderas and Julian Littman
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"Eva Beware of the City"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Madonna, Jimmy Nail, Antonio Banderas and Julian Littman
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"Another Suitcase In Another Hall"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Madonna, Antonio Banderas, Mara Bestelli, Monica Lairana, Bettina Menegazzo and Marcello Alejandro Auchelli
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"Goodnight And Thank You"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Madonna, Antonio Banderas, Vera Fogwill, Marcello Alejandro Auchelli,
Luis Alday and Luis Boccia
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"The Lady's Got Potential"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Antonio Banderas
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"The Art of the Possibles"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Antonio Banderas
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"Peron's Latest Flame"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Antonio Banderas, Ana Justo, Adam Gyökhegyi, Csaba Keleman, Istvan Kléh-Reinle,
Madonna and the vocal chorus
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"High Flying, Adored"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Antonio Banderas and Madonna
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"Rainbow Tour"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Antonio Banderas, Gary Brooker, Peter Polycarpou, Jonathan Pryce, Madonna and John Gower
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"The Actress Hasn't Learned the Lines (You'd Like To Hear)"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Ana Justo, Madonna, Antonio Banderas and the vocal chorus
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"And The Money Kept Rolling In (And Out)"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Antonio Banderas and the vocal chorus
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"Partido Feminista"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Madonna, Antonio Banderas, Adam Gyökhegyi, Csaba Kelemen, Istvan Kléh-Reinie and the vocal chorus
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"Santa Evita"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Antonio Banderas and the vocal chorus
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"Waltz for Eva and Che"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Madonna and Antonio Banderas
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"Latin Chant"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Antonio Banderas and the vocal chorus
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick

"Lament"
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performed by Madonna and Antonio Banderas
Produced by Nigel Wright, Alan Parker, Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Caddick




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Typo : More info than you will ever need!


    Reference: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116250/soundtrack
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