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Quote by Javier Bardem

“I look in the mirror and I don't see a sex symbol. I just see a guy who looks like he's been beaten with a baseball bat. I mean, is this the face of a sex symbol? They say that because I work in the movies.”

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Javier Bardem

Javier Bardem, born on March 1, 1969, is a renowned Spanish actor. His acting career began in the 1990s, and he gained recognition for his outstanding performances in various Spanish films. In 1999, he won the Spanish Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film 'Hable con ella'. Entering the 21st century, Bardem's influence on the international film scene expanded, with his works such as '21 Grams', 'No Country for Old Men', and 'Midnight in Paris' gaining international acclaim. Known for his unique acting style and profound understanding of characters, Bardem has won two Academy Awards for Best Actor, making him the first Spanish actor to receive the award. more

“A part of being an actor is I people watch. I like to observe their behaviour, watch their reactions on the street and see how they talk to each other, and that's impossible when they are looking back at you. I used to enjoy taking the train and watching people in their own minds, struggling with themselves.”

People Mind Used Actors Enjoy Watches Struggle Impossible Streets Train Reactions Behaviour Looking Back

Author:Javier Bardem

“I wanted to become a painter for a while. I think it was because I was lazy.”

Thinking Wanted Painter Lazy

Author:Javier Bardem

“The earliest memories I have from my childhood are of my mum getting ready to go on stage. I must have been about five and I would watch her vomiting backstage on opening night, and then the next minute she became Isabella, the Queen of Spain. At the time I remember thinking, 'What kind of schizophrenic job is this?' Now it all makes sense.”