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Biography of Ana de Armas

Ana de Armas is a talented Hollywood actress with Cuban roots. She rose to fame starring in "Exposed," "War Dogs," "Blade Runner 2049," "Knives Out," and "No Time to Die." In 2022, she took on the lead role in the Marilyn Monroe biopic "Blonde."

Childhood

Ana Celia de Armas Caso (full name of the actress) was born in the small Cuban town of Santa Cruz del Norte in April 1988.

Looking back, the actress describes her childhood as incredibly vivid and free. She and her friends never played video games or watched DVDs—instead, their days were filled with genuine human connection and creative adventures.

I grew up in nature, at the beach, and playing on the streets with friends. I felt very free. Just going wild out there and coming back home to have dinner and watch cartoons. Falling and having my knees all bleeding all the time. It was a normal childhood.

Today, when she visits her parents in Cuba, she turns off her phone, stays offline, and simply enjoys spending time with loved ones, hitting the beach, and taking long walks.

Ana de Armas' parents are Ana Caso and Ramon de Armas. Her father, who once studied philosophy at a university in the USSR, worked in various roles throughout his career—teacher, bank manager, and even vice mayor of their city. Her mother worked in HR for the Ministry of Education.

Ana also has an elder brother, Javier, who is a photographer and lives in New York.

Ana fell in love with performing at a young age. By 13, she knew she wanted to be an actress. Her parents fully supported their daughter, and sent her to the National Theater School of Cuba, where Ana studied for four years.

Acting career

Ana de Armas made her screen debut at 18. She debuted in the Spanish film "Unarosa de Francia" (2006). She played a small role, but it was a start. In the credits, she appeared under her full name – Ana Celia de Armas Caso.

Ana de Armas in Unarosa de Francia

De Armas then caught attention with small but memorable scenes in "Madrigal" (2007) and "El edénperdido" (2007). With some experience under her belt, the Cuban actress set her sights on Madrid. There, the young actress successfully auditioned for the mystical melodrama "El internado" (2007 – 2010), where she played Carolina Leal Solis.

El internado: Ana de Armas as Carolina Leal Solis

The show is set at an elite boarding school that educates Spain's privileged youth. Dark events unfold here, and across seven seasons, students try to unravel a web of mystical secrets. The character of Ana de Armas is among the central ones in the plot. Her proud, brave, and curious character sets off a chain of tragic events.

In 2009 she appeared in "Mentiras y gordas". The young actress starred alongside Spain's biggest heartthrob, Mario Casas. The duo was undeniably striking onscreen. In 2010, the film was recognized as the highest-grossing film in the country.

In 2011, Ana played the main role in the thriller "Dead End". In the film, her character becomes trapped by a serial killer. She also starred in two seasons of "Hispania, la leyenda" (2010 – 2012), but despite the show's popularity across Spanish-speaking countries, she left to pursue Hollywood opportunities.

Before moving to Los Angeles, Ana de Armas knew virtually no English beyond basic phrases. This surprises many colleagues, since her English is now flawless and accent-free. After arriving in LA, she enrolled in full-time English classes for four months, dedicating herself completely to learning.

I went to English school full-time for the first three or four months when I got here. I really wanted to learn grammar so I could write correctly and understand what I was saying. But I make so many mistakes.

Her first American project was "Hands of Stone" (2015), where Ana starred alongside Robert de Niro. She was amazed by the experience of working with the legendary actor and delivered a top-notch performance herself. However, the boxing biopic flew largely under the radar with audiences.

Another film from this period featuring Ana de Armas is the thriller "Knock Knock" with Keanu Reeves. The film stood out for its twisted take on a familiar premise: two girls (Ana de Armas and Lorenza Izzo) reveal themselves as cold-blooded sadistic killers who torment the family that welcomed them.

In 2015, Ana de Armas reunited with Keanu Reeves. This time the actors starred in the action thriller "Exposed". Her character, young Isabel, was involved in a mysterious crime. The film premiered in 2016.

In the same year, the Todd Phillips comedy "War Dogs" was released. Audiences witnessed the true story of two young, reckless guys from Miami who managed to land a $300 million arms deal with the Pentagon. The main characters were brilliantly played by Jonah Hill and Miles Teller, but Ana de Armas and Bradley Cooper also delivered standout performances.

In 2017, the sequel to the cult cyberpunk drama "Blade Runner" was released. Ana landed the role of Joi, an artificial intelligence who accompanies the main character (Ryan Gosling). Though her character is essentially a hologram, audiences unanimously hailed this performance as Ana's career breakthrough.

Ana de Armas in Blade Runner 2049

The next big project in Armas' filmography was a black comedy "Knives Out" with Daniel Craig. She plays the nurse to a famous writer who dies under mysterious circumstances. Each family member had a motive, and brilliant detective Benoit Blanc takes on the case, quickly discovering that Ana's character has a pathological inability to lie.

Soon she met Daniel Craig again, this time on the set of the next part of "007". In the film "No Time to Die", she played Paloma, a CIA agent who helps Bond. After the premiere of the film, viewers complained that Ana, who presented a parody image of a "typical 007 agent girl," had a frustratingly little screen time.

In September 2022, the world witnessed the release of "Blonde" – an artistic biography of Marilyn Monroe starring Ana de Armas. The filmmakers meticulously recreated the iconic actress's look – in some shots, Ana is nearly indistinguishable from Marilyn.

The real Marylin Monroe and An de Armas in her image

Personal life of Ana de Armas

For some time, the actress dated her colleague Mark Clotet, and in 2011 the couple decided to get married. The wedding took place on the picturesque Costa Brava. Soon, reports of marital troubles began surfacing in the press. In 2013, Mark finally opened up to journalists. At the Goya Awards ceremony in Madrid, he announced their split.

In 2016, GQ ranked Ana de Armas 7th on their list of the world's most beautiful women. The Latin American beauty joined the ranks alongside Kim Kardashian, Selena Gomez, Priyanka Chopra and Alessandra Ambrosio.

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In March 2020, while filming "Deep Water," Armas met Ben Affleck. A month later they traveled to Cuba, and soon after went public with their relationship. Throughout the year, Affleck and de Armas became one of Hollywood's most beloved couples. But by 2021, the relationship had run its course. Sources close to the couple cited irreconcilable differences.

Her next relationship was with Paul Boukadakis, a former music video director who later created The Wheel video processing app.

In fall 2024, paparazzi spotted Ana with Manuel Anido Cuesta, the stepson of Cuba's leader. The couple didn't hold back their affection on Madrid's streets, with one passionate kiss captured by ever-present photographers.

A young man smiles at the camera, the background is blurred — Manuel Anido Cuesta

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2024 brought Ana de Armas fans the thriller "Eden." Directed by Ron Howard, the master behind "A Beautiful Mind," "The Da Vinci Code," and other masterpieces. The film follows people who decide to ditch modern life and escape to the Galapagos. What happens next is, to put it mildly, completely unpredictable. Ana takes on the role of the stunning Eloise Bosque de Wagner Werhorne. And she was joined by first-class stars: Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby, and Sydney Sweeney.

Fans were thrilled to hear about Ana de Armas joining "Ballerina," a "John Wick" spin-off. The action takes place between "John Wick" parts 3 and 4. Ana stars as Rooney, a deadly dancer seeking revenge for her family's murder. By the way, this character was briefly shown in "John Wick 3," but then she was played by Unity Phelan.

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Biography of Ana de Armas

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Acting career

Personal life of Ana de Armas

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