Banderas makes his mark

Antonio Banderas has won a coveted place on Hollywood's prestigious Walk of Fame, 16 years after he arrived in America as a struggling young actor.

The 45-year-old made his mark on Tinseltown when his bronze-edged star was unveiled on the pavement of Hollywood Boulevard before a cheering crowd including his wife Melanie Griffiths and pal Sharon Stone.

"It is an honour and privilege, thinking that I arrived to this country and this city 16 years ago with practically no money in my pocket," he said.