Edgard Fabián Etchenique Picardo (born 13 October 1967), known professionally as Marco Banderas, is a Spanish pornographic actor of Uruguayan origin.[4]

Marco Banderas
Banderas attending the XBIZ Awards at Avalon, Hollywood, California, February 2010
Born (1967-10-13) 13 October 1967 (age 56)[1]
Other namesMichael Duarte, Marco Banderos, Marco Duarte, Marco Duato, Marcos Banderas, Marco[1]
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[2]
SpouseBriana Bounce (m. 2016)[3]

Early life edit

Banderas was born in Uruguay and raised in Barcelona.[3] He speaks Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Catalan.[5]

Career edit

Banderas and his wife, Lisa DeMarco, worked at the Bagdad Sex Club for three years where they were approached by Nacho Vidal during the Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival.[3] He entered the adult film industry in 2005 under the stage name Marco Duato.[2] He became frustrated with the surname because it was often misspelled as "Duarte", so he changed it to "Banderas".[5]

Banderas launched his own production company, Hot Zone Productions, in April 2007, signed a distribution deal with American Xcess in August, and released the company's first film, Marco Banderas’ Crazy Dreams, in September.[6] In October 2013, he launched his own website, marcobanderas.xxx.[7][8]

In January 2008, sex toy manufacturer Topco Sales unveiled a replica of Banderas' penis as part of their "Wildfire Celebrity Series".[9][10]

In May 2012, Banderas signed a contract with Magnum Contenidos Multimedia (MCM) to produce Porn Valley Dream, a reality television series documenting his life.[11]

Personal life edit

Banderas married Fiona "Lisa" DeMarco on 1 September 2001 and eventually divorced.[3] He has an "I Love Fiona" tattoo, DeMarco's real name.[2] He then married Briana Bounce on 15 November 2016- september 2023 in Moscow, Russia.[12][non-primary source needed]

Awards and nominations edit

Awards and nominations
Award Won Nominated
AVN Awards
1 40
Urban X Awards
1 0
Urban Spice Awards
1 0
XBIZ Awards
0 7
XRCO Awards
0 1
Totals 3 48
Year Ceremony Result Award Work
2005 AVN Award Nominated Best Threeway Sex Scene – Video (with Nadia Styles & Ben English)[13] Double Teamed
2006 AVN Award Nominated Male Foreign Performer of the Year[2]
Nominated Best Anal Sex Scene – Video (with Venus)[14] Ass Quake
Nominated Best Anal Sex Scene – Video (with Dillan Lauren)[14] Raw Desire
Nominated Best Group Sex Scene – Film (with Lisa Lee, Lucy Lee, Sky Love, Lisa Marie, Haley Paige, Tyla Winn, Jerry, Nick Manning, Steven St. Croix & Jean Valjean)[14] Scorpio Rising
2007 AVN Award Nominated Male Performer of the Year[2]
Nominated Best Anal Sex Scene – Film (with McKenzie Lee, Scott Nails & Ben English)[15] Jenna's Provocateur
Nominated Best Oral Sex Scene – Film (with McKenzie Lee, Scott Nails & Ben English)[15] Jenna's Provocateur
Nominated Best Group Sex Scene – Film (with McKenzie Lee, Scott Nails & Ben English)[15] Jenna's Provocateur
Nominated Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production (with Dora Venter, Tony DeSergio, James, Olivier & Zoltan)[15] The Hacienda
2008 AVN Award Nominated Best Anal Sex Scene, Video (with Nina Hartley)[16] Nina Hartley's Guide to Porn Star Sex Secrets
Nominated Best Group Sex Scene, Video (with Bree Olson, Amy Ried & Sascha)[16] DreamGirlz
Nominated Best Group Sex Scene, Video (with Jesse Jane, Rebeca Linares & Brianna Love)[16] Naked Aces 2
Nominated Best Group Sex Scene, Video (with Kelly Wells, John Strong & Brian Surewood)[16] Naomi's Fuck Me
Nominated Best Threeway Sex Scene (with Missy Monroe & Lorelei Lee)[16] Top Guns 6
Nominated Best Videography (with Ethan Kane, Jimmy D, Axel Braun, Chris Hall & Dr. Philgood)[16] Broken
Nominated Male Performer of the Year[16]
Urban Spice Award Won Best Two-Way Sex Scene (with Marie Luv)[17] Minority Rules
XBIZ Award Nominated Male Performer of the Year[18]
XRCO Award Nominated Unsung Swordsman[19]
2009 AVN Award Nominated Best Anal Sex Scene (with Rebeca Linares) Fuck Me: Rebeca Linares
Nominated Best Anal Sex Scene (with Katsuni) Katsuni Minx
Nominated Best Double Penetration Sex Scene (with Harmony Rose & Tony DeSergrio) Fuck Me: Rebeca Linares
Nominated Best Double Penetration Sex Scene (with Jada Fire & Chris Charming) Lex Steele XXX 10
Nominated Best Group Sex Scene (with Stoya, Gabriella Fox, Abbey Brooks, Shyla Stylez, Veronica Rayne, Brea Lynn, Charles Dera, Manuel Ferrara) Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge
Nominated Best Threeway Sex Scene (with Loona Lux & Eric Price) Superwhores 11
Nominated The Jenna Jameson Crossover Star of the Year
Nominated Male Performer of the Year
XBIZ Award Nominated Male Performer of the Year[20]
2010 AVN Award Nominated Best Double Penetration Sex Scene (with Eva Angelina & Ben English)[21] Deviance
Nominated Best Threeway Sex Scene (with Jandi Lin & Anthony Rosano)[21] Asian Fucking Nation 3
Nominated Best Threeway Sex Scene (with Priya Rai & John West)[21] Tormented
Nominated Male Performer of the Year[21]
XBIZ Award Nominated Male Performer of the Year[22]
2011 AVN Award Nominated Best Double Penetration Sex Scene (with Nikki Jayne & Jerry)[23] The Condemned
Nominated Best Double Penetration Sex Scene (with Aliz & Tony DeSergio)[23] Don't Make Me Beg 3
Nominated Best Double Penetration Sex Scene (with Mika Tan & Chris Charming)[23] The Perfect Secretary: Training Day
Urban X Award Won Best Anal Sex Scene (with Nyomi Banxxx)[24] Dynamic Booty 5
XBIZ Award Nominated Foreign Male Performer of the Year[25]
2012 AVN Award Nominated Best Double-Penetration Scene (with Amy Brooke & John Strong)[26] Alexis Texas: Nymphomaniac
Nominated Best Double-Penetration Scene (with Audrey Hollander & Otto Bauer)[26] This Isn't UFC: Ultimate Fucking Championship
2013 AVN Award Nominated Best Group Sex Scene (with Allie Haze, Evan Stone, Barry Scott & Jerry)[27] Allie Haze: True Sex
Nominated Best Group Sex Scene (with Chanel Preston, Alex Gonz, Billy Glide, Danny Wylde & Will Powers)[27] Chanel Preston: No Limits
Nominated Best Group Sex Scene (with Anissa Kate, Prince Yahshua & Tony DeSergio)[27] The Initiation of Anissa Kate
Nominated Most Outrageous Sex Scene (with Chyna, Anthony Hardwood, Cyrus King, Justin Magnum, Ralph Long, Sledge Hammer, T.J. Cummings & Tommy Pistol)[27] Chyna is Queen of the Ring
XBIZ Award Nominated Best Actor – Feature Movie[28] The Four
Nominated Best Scene – Feature Movie (with Jennifer Dark)[28] The Four
2014 AVN Award Won Best Double-Penetration Sex Scene (with Skin Diamond & Prince Yahshua)[29] Skin
Nominated Best Group Sex Scene (with Sarah Shevon, Danny Wylde, Mark Anthony, Logan Pierce & Evan Stone)[30] Six in Me 2
XBIZ Award Nominated Best Scene – Non-Feature Release (with Skin Diamond & Prince Yahshua)[31] Skin

Songs edit

[32][non-primary source needed]

  • [3:21] Dulce veneno
  • [4:13] Volveras
  • [3:19] The Porn Life
  • [4:05] Sin Ti

References edit

  1. ^ a b Marco Banderas at the Internet Adult Film Database
  2. ^ a b c d e f Papi Chulo (2 January 2008). "In Bed with Papi Chulo: Marco Banderas". The Papi Chulo Show. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d Joanne Cachapero (4 September 2007). "Marco Banderas And Lisa DeMarco Interview". Eros Zine. Archived from the original on 8 September 2007. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  4. ^ Sergio Silva (31 October 2013). "Del porno a la música" (in Spanish). El Periódico de Catalunya. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Marco Banderas: Latino Porn King". XCritic. 28 April 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  6. ^ Joanne Cachapero (28 August 2007). "Marco Banderas Signs Distro Deal With American Xcess". XBIZ. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  7. ^ Eddie Adams (13 October 2007). "Marco Banderas Launches Official Website". AVN. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  8. ^ Steve Javors (14 October 2007). "Marco Banderas Debuts Official Site". XBIZ. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  9. ^ Nate Johnson (3 January 2008). "Marco Banderas Gets Molded". AVN. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  10. ^ Anne Winter (3 January 2008). "Topco Molds Marco Banderas for Wildfire Toy Line". XBIZ. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  11. ^ Xabier Migelez (24 May 2012). "El famoso actor porno Marco Banderas prepara para España el docu-reality 'Porn Valley Dream'". Fórmula TV. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  12. ^ @Marco_Banderas (15 November 2016). "JUST MARRIED IN MOSCOW @BrianaBounce THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!!!! Te amo Chiqui ♥️❤️️❤️️" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ^ "2005 AVN AWARDS NOMINATIONS". Archived from the original on 14 November 2004. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  14. ^ a b c "AVN AWARDS 2006 NOMINEES" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 December 2006. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  15. ^ a b c d "AVN AWARDS 2007 NOMINEES". Archived from the original on 20 April 2007. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  16. ^ a b c d e f g "The 2008 AVN Awards Nominations" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 February 2008. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  17. ^ David Sullivan (9 June 2008). "Urban Spice Awards Announced at Platinum Live". AVN. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  18. ^ Steve Javors (4 January 2008). "2008 XBIZ Awards Official Nominees Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  19. ^ David Sullivan (15 February 2008). "XRCO Announces 2008 Awards Nominees". AVN. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  20. ^ Tod Hunter (3 December 2008). "XBIZ Awards 2009 Official Nominees Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  21. ^ a b c d "2010 NOMINEES". Archived from the original on 4 March 2010. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  22. ^ Steve Javors (16 December 2009). "XBIZ Announces Finalist Nominees for 2010 XBIZ Awards". XBIZ. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  23. ^ a b c Nominations for the 2011 AVN Awards. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  24. ^ Peter Warren (25 July 2011). "2011 Urban X Award Winners Announced". AVN. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  25. ^ Dan Miller (24 December 2010). "XBIZ Announces Finalist Nominees for 2011 XBIZ Awards". XBIZ. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  26. ^ a b AVN AWARDS 2012 – NOMINATIONS. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  27. ^ a b c d "2013 AVN Awards Nominees" (PDF). AVN Awards. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 March 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  28. ^ a b "XBIZ Awards 2013 Nominees". XBIZ. 16 November 2012. Archived from the original on 25 December 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  29. ^ "AVN Announces the Winners of the 2014 AVN Awards". AVN. 19 January 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  30. ^ "2014 AVN Award Nominees". AVN Awards. Archived from the original on 26 January 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  31. ^ "Nominees". XBIZ Awards. Archived from the original on 31 January 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  32. ^ "Marco Banderas's Songs". myspace.com. Retrieved 28 October 2011.

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