- Antonio Banderas has refuted recent reports suggesting he is on the brink of financial ruin due to losses incurred by his theatre company, Teatro del Soho CaixaBank, in Malaga, Spain.
- Spanish media, including celebrity magazine Cuore, had claimed the actor was facing financial difficulties after the theatre, which he leased in 2017, reportedly incurred losses of around 2.5 million euros annually.
- In a statement posted on social media, Banderas clarified that his objective for the theatre has always been to support the local arts scene and strive for excellence in productions, rather than to make a profit.
- He asserted that he can personally absorb any economic deficits without difficulty, viewing it as a commitment to his passion for theatre and his city, and highlighted that he has provided employment for hundreds of individuals.
- Banderas confirmed his intention to continue operating the Teatro del Soho CaixaBank as a private, non-profit entity without public funding, expressing his happiness and determination to keep innovating in the arts.
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Antonio Banderas addresses claims he is at risk of financial ‘ruin’
