Instagram/Antonio Banderas Celebrity Antonio Banderas overcame Hollywood's Hispanic villain typecasting to play iconic heroes like Zorro, defying ethnic stereotypes in his acclaimed career. March 28, 2026 AceShowbiz - Antonio Banderas has spoken openly about the ethnic typecasting he faced early in his career, where he was frequently told he could only portray villains due to his Hispanic background. Despite this, the Oscar-nominated actor has managed to break through such limitations with memorable roles that defy these stereotypes.