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Ana Celia de Armas Caso (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈana ˈselja ðe ˈaɾmas ˈkaso]; born 30 April 1988)[2] is a Cuban, American and Spanish actress. She began her career in Cuba with a leading role in the romantic drama Una rosa de Francia (2006). At the age of 18, she moved to Madrid, Spain, and starred in the popular drama El Internado (2007–2010). After moving to Los Angeles, de Armas had English-speaking roles in the psychological thriller Knock Knock (2015) and the comedy-crime film War Dogs (2016).

Key Information

De Armas rose to prominence for her roles as the holographic AI Joi in the science fiction film Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and nurse Marta Cabrera in the mystery film Knives Out (2019), receiving a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. She then played Bond girl Paloma in the James Bond film No Time to Die (2021) and actress Marilyn Monroe in the biographical drama Blonde (2022), for which she became the first Cuban nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She then led the action thriller Ballerina (2025), a spinoff installment in the John Wick franchise.

Early life

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De Armas was born in Havana, Cuba,[2] and raised in Santa Cruz del Norte.[3] Her maternal grandparents were Spanish immigrants to Cuba from the regions of Guardo, León, and Valverde de la Sierra [es], Palencia, both in the north of Spain.[4][5][6] Her father Ramón de Armas had various jobs, including bank manager, teacher, school principal and deputy mayor of a town.[7] He previously studied philosophy at a Soviet University.[7][8] Her mother Ana Caso worked in the human resources section of the Ministry of Education.[9][10][11] De Armas has one older brother, Francisco Javier de Armas Caso, an American–based photographer[7][12] who, in 2020, was questioned by Cuban police due to his critical stance on Decree 349 and his links to artists under government surveillance.[13] While de Armas grew up with food rationing, fuel shortages and electricity blackouts during Cuba's Special Period,[7][14] she has described her early life as happy.[9]

During her childhood and adolescence, de Armas had no Internet access and had limited knowledge of popular culture beyond Cuba.[15][16] She was allowed to watch "20 minutes of cartoons on Saturday and the Sunday movie matinee."[17] Her family did not own a video or DVD player, and she watched Hollywood movies in her neighbor's apartment.[18] She memorized and practiced monologues in front of a mirror,[19][20] and decided to become an actress when she was 12.[21] In 2002, aged 14, she successfully auditioned to join Havana's National Theatre of Cuba.[9][22] She sometimes hitchhiked to attend the "rigorous" course.[23][24] While a student, she filmed three movies.[7][10] She left the four-year drama course shortly before presenting her final thesis because Cuban graduates are forbidden from leaving the country without first completing three years of mandatory service to the community.[10][25] At age 18, with Spanish citizenship through her maternal grandparents,[4][14] she moved to Madrid to pursue an acting career.[10]

Career

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Career beginnings in Spanish cinema (2006–2013)

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In her native Cuba, de Armas had a starring role opposite Álex González in Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón's romantic drama Una rosa de Francia (2006).[14] Cuban actor Jorge Perugorría suggested that the director consider de Armas for the role, after meeting her while attending a birthday party with his daughters.[26][27] The director visited de Armas's drama school and interrupted the sixteen-year-old during her audition to inform her that the role was hers.[26][28] She travelled to Spain as part of a promotional tour for the film and was introduced to Juan Lanja, who would later become her Spanish agent.[26] She then starred in the movie El edén perdido (2007) and had a supporting role in Fernando Pérez's Madrigal (2007), filmed at night without the permission of her drama school tutors.[10]

De Armas (standing at the center with number 4) with the cast of El internado in 2008

At age 18, de Armas moved to Madrid. Within two weeks of arriving, she met with casting director Luis San Narciso, who had seen her in Una rosa de Francia.[15] Two months later,[29] he cast her as Carolina in the drama El Internado,[10] in which she starred for six seasons from 2007 to 2010. The television show, set in a boarding school, became popular with viewers and made de Armas a celebrity figure in Spain.[10] In a break from filming, she starred in the successful coming-of-age comedy Mentiras y Gordas (2009).[30] Despite the popularity of El Internado, de Armas felt typecast and was mainly offered roles as youngsters.[15] She asked to be written out of the show in its second to last season.[31]

After spending a few months living in New York City to learn English,[25] de Armas was persuaded to return to Spain to star in seventeen episodes of the historical drama Hispania (2010–2011).[3] She then starred in Antonio Trashorras's horror films El callejón (2011) and Anabel (2015),[32] and in the drama Por un puñado de besos (2014).[33] During a long period without acting work,[23] de Armas participated in workshops at Tomaz Pandur's Madrid theatre company[7] and felt "very anxious" about the lack of momentum in her career.[17]

Transition to Hollywood and breakthrough (2014–2019)

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De Armas at the San Diego Comic-Con in 2017

With encouragement from her newly hired Hollywood agent, she decided to move to Los Angeles.[15] When de Armas first arrived in Los Angeles in 2014,[34] she had to start her career again "from scratch."[18] She spoke very little English and, during early auditions, she often "didn't even know what [she] was saying."[8] She spent four months in full-time education to learn English,[35][31] not wanting to be confined to playing characters written specifically for Latina actresses.[10] She starred opposite Keanu Reeves in her first Hollywood release—Eli Roth's erotic thriller Knock Knock (2015)—and learned her lines phonetically.[36] Despite giving a positive review of the film, Randy Cordova of the Arizona Republic found de Armas to be "unconvincing" in her role.[37] Reeves then telephoned de Armas to invite her to star in a Spanish-language role in the thriller Daughter of God which he acted in and produced.[38] Producer Mark Downie hoped the film would be a star vehicle for de Armas, but due to executive meddling, Daughter of God was severely edited with de Armas' former starring role reduced. The film was ultimately released as Exposed in 2016.[39][40] Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter noted that while she was "appealing" in her part, de Armas was unable to demonstrate her "character's intense emotional demands."[41]

De Armas had a supporting role in Todd Phillips's War Dogs (2016), acting opposite Miles Teller as the wife of an arms dealer, and again learned her lines phonetically.[42] David Ehrlich of IndieWire found her to be "memorable in a thankless role".[43] She starred opposite Édgar Ramírez in the biopic Hands of Stone (2016) as the wife of Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán. Despite its delayed release, Hands of Stone was the first Hollywood film de Armas had filmed. While still living in Madrid, she was contacted by director Jonathan Jakubowicz, who had watched her in El Internado,[31] who asked her to travel to Los Angeles to audition for the Spanish-language part.[14] In reviewing the film, Christy Lemire of RogerEbert.com described de Armas as "a hugely charismatic presence. But except for a couple of showy moments, she gets little to do besides function as the dutiful wife."[44]

In Denis Villeneuve's futuristic thriller Blade Runner 2049 (2017), de Armas had a supporting role as Joi, the holographic AI girlfriend of Ryan Gosling's character, a blade runner. Mark Kermode of The Guardian said she "brings three-dimensional warmth to a character who is essentially a digital projection."[45] Anthony Lane of The New Yorker found her to be "wondrous": "Whenever Joi appears, the movie's imaginative heart begins to race."[46] While the performance was initially discussed as a breakthrough role,[47][34] the film underperformed commercially, and de Armas spent much of the following year in her native Cuba, where she purchased a house.[36] For her performance, she earned a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. Also in 2017, she had a supporting role in the action thriller Overdrive as the love interest to Scott Eastwood's character.[48] Stephen Dalton of The Hollywood Reporter wrote that she "radiates more kick-ass charisma than her thankless sidekick role might suggest."[49]

De Armas in 2018

In 2018, de Armas starred opposite Demián Bichir in John Hillcoat's medical drama Corazón. She played a Dominican woman with congestive heart failure in the short film, funded by Montefiore Medical Center to raise awareness of organ donation.[50] While de Armas's scenes opposite Himesh Patel in the 2019 romantic comedy Yesterday were included in the film's trailer, they were cut from the final product. The director Danny Boyle said that, while de Armas was "really radiant" in her scenes, the introduction of a love triangle subplot did not test well with audiences.[51]

De Armas's role as an immigrant nurse in the ensemble murder mystery film Knives Out (2019), written and directed by Rian Johnson, was widely praised and marked a breakthrough for the actress.[52] When first approached about the project, she was unenthusiastic about the idea of playing a stereotypical "Latina caregiver" but soon realized that her character was "so much more than that."[53] Tom Shone of The Times remarked, "The film's standout performance comes from its least well-known member, the Cuban de Armas, who manages the difficult task of making goodness interesting."[54] Benjamin Lee of The Guardian said her "striking" performance left a "lasting impression."[55] The film was a major box office success.[56] De Armas was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical[57] with her also winning the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress and the National Board of Review Award for Best Cast with the cast.[58]

Leading roles and mainstream recognition (2020–present)

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De Armas at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2022

De Armas starred in four films released in the United States in 2020. She had a supporting role in the crime thriller The Informer as the wife of Joel Kinnaman's character.[59] Guy Lodge of Variety found "her thin role all the more glaring in the wake of her Knives Out stardom."[60] She appeared as a femme fatale in the noir crime drama The Night Clerk.[61] Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com said the film had "no idea" what to do with her "blinding charisma"[62] while Katie Rife of The AV Club remarked that it would be remembered, "if at all, as a movie de Armas was way too good for."[63] She starred opposite Wagner Moura in the Netflix biopic Sergio (2020) as Carolina Larriera, a U.N. official and the partner of diplomat Sérgio Vieira de Mello. John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter found her "magnetic"[64] while Jessica Kiang of Variety said she imbued the part "with an intelligence and will that makes her more than just de Mello's romantic foil."[65] De Armas reunited with Moura to play the wife of one of the Cuban Five in Olivier Assayas's Netflix spy thriller Wasp Network.[66] The film was shot on location in Cuba; it was de Armas's first work in her home country since leaving as a teenager.[67] Glenn Kenny of The New York Times found her "superb"[68] while Jay Weissberg of Variety described her as "a joyous, bewitching presence whose career seems destined for the big time."[69]

In 2021, de Armas reunited with Daniel Craig to play a Bond girl in Cary Joji Fukunaga's No Time to Die.[70][71] Fukunaga wrote the character of a Cuban CIA agent with de Armas in mind.[72] She described the character as bubbly and "very irresponsible".[70] In her short appearance in No Time to Die, her character, Paloma, claims to have little training, but proves to be highly skilled while fighting.[73] No Time to Die was a commercial success, grossing $774.2 million worldwide, and earned positive reviews.[74][75][76][77] Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian praised de Armas' "witty and unworldly turn".[78] De Armas starred in Adrian Lyne's erotic thriller Deep Water, based upon the novel by Patricia Highsmith. She and Ben Affleck play a couple in an open marriage.[79][80] In 2022, de Armas starred in the Russo brothers' Netflix action thriller The Gray Man.[81] Neither Deep Water nor The Gray Man were particularly successful with critics and audiences.[citation needed]

De Armas portrayed Marilyn Monroe (as Norma Jean) in the Netflix biopic Blonde (2022), based on the biographical fiction novel of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates.[82] Director Andrew Dominik noticed de Armas's performance in Knock Knock[83] and, while she went through a long casting process, Dominik secured the role for her after the first audition.[84] In preparation, de Armas worked with a dialect coach for about nine months,[85][8][3][86] read Oates' novel and also said she studied hundreds of photographs, videos, audio recordings, and films to prepare for the role.[87] Despite criticism towards her casting, due to her having a notable Spanish accent, de Armas' performance was praised; Catherine Bray of Empire labeled de Armas' performance as "powerful", while Richard Lawson of Vanity Fair remarked that "De Armas is fiercely, almost scarily committed to the role, maintaining high and focused energy through every torrent of tears and screams and traumas."[88][89][90] She received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, in addition to nominations for the BAFTA, Golden Globe and SAG Award in the same category.[91][92] She became the first Cuban to be nominated for the first of these.[93]

De Armas at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024

De Armas next starred with Chris Evans in the Apple TV+ action comedy film Ghosted (2023).[94] Benjamin Lee of The Guardian panned the film and the lack of chemistry between de Armas and Evans.[95] She appeared alongside an ensemble cast in Ron Howard's survival thriller Eden (2024).[96] She then starred in the John Wick spin-off action thriller Ballerina (2025), in which she portrayed a vengeful assassin.[97]

Personal life

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De Armas holds triple Cuban, Spanish and American citizenship.[98] She moved to Los Angeles at 26, and resides in Vermont as of 2023.[99][100]

De Armas began a relationship with Spanish actor Marc Clotet in mid-2010. They married on the Costa Brava in July 2011. They divorced in early 2013.[101][102] After meeting on the set of Deep Water in late 2019, de Armas dated American actor Ben Affleck from March 2020 to January 2021.[103][104] De Armas received significant criticism, particularly among members of the Cuban diaspora, for reportedly dating Anido Cuesta, the stepson of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel since November 2024.[105] It was reported in July 2025 that she was dating American actor Tom Cruise after she was spotted attending an Oasis concert with him.[106]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 Virgin Rose Marie Original Spanish title Una rosa de Francia
2007 Madrigal Stella Maris
2009 Sex, Party and Lies Carola Original Spanish title Mentiras y gordas
Y de postre, qué Girl Short film
Ánima Julieta
2011 Blind Alley Rosa / Laura Original Spanish title El callejón
2012 Perrito chino Sabina Short film
2013 Faraday Inma Murga
2014 For a Handful of Kisses Sol Original Spanish title Por un puñado de besos
2015 Knock Knock Bel
Anabel Cris
2016 Exposed Isabel de la Cruz
Hands of Stone Felicidad Iglesias
War Dogs Iz
2017 Overdrive Stephanie
Blade Runner 2049 Joi
2018 Corazón Elena Ramirez Short film
2019 Yesterday Roxanne Deleted scenes[51]
The Informer Sofia Koslow
Wasp Network Ana Margarita Martinez
Knives Out Marta Cabrera
2020 Sergio Carolina Larriera
The Night Clerk Andrea Rivera
2021 No Time to Die Paloma
2022 Deep Water Melinda Van Allen
The Gray Man Dani Miranda
Blonde Norma Jeane
2023 Ghosted Sadie Rhodes Also executive producer
2024 Eden The Baroness
2025 Ballerina Eve Macarro

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2007 El edén perdido Gloria Television film
2007–2010 El Internado Carolina Leal Solís 56 episodes
2010–2011 Hispania, la leyenda Nerea 17 episodes
2023 Saturday Night Live Herself (host) Episode: "Ana de Armas/Karol G"

Music videos

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Year Title Role Artist
2009 "Mundo frágil" Niña Sidecars
2018 "Everyday" Chica Orishas
2020 "Antes Que El Mundo Se Acabe" Herself Residente

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
2025 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Eve Macarro Playable character in Multiplayer modes; part of Ballerina collaboration

Awards and nominations

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Year Organization Category Work Result Ref.
2018 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress Blade Runner 2049 Nominated [107]
2019 Detroit Film Critics Society Best Breakthrough Knives Out Nominated [108]
National Board of Review Best Cast Won [109]
Golden Schmoes Awards Breakthrough Performance of the Year Won [110]
IGN Summer Movie Awards Best Lead Performer in a Movie Nominated [111]
Satellite Awards Best Cast – Motion Picture Won [112]
Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical Nominated [112]
2020 Golden Globe Awards Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical Nominated [57]
Critics' Choice Movie Awards Best Acting Ensemble Nominated [113]
Gold Derby Awards Best Ensemble Nominated [114]
Best Breakthrough Performer Nominated [114]
Actors and Actresses Union Awards Best Actress in an International Production Won [115]
Imagen Awards Best Actress – Feature Film Nominated [116]
2021 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress Won [117]
2022 Critics' Choice Super Awards Best Actress in an Action Movie No Time to Die Nominated [118]
Deauville American Film Festival Hollywood Raising-Star Award — Won [119]
Chicago Film Critics Association Best Actress Blonde Nominated [120]
2023 Capri Hollywood International Film Festival Best Actress Won [121]
EDA Awards She Deserves a New Agent Award Won [122]
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Most Egregious Lovers' Age Difference Award Deep Water Nominated
Golden Globe Awards Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama Blonde Nominated [124]
London Film Critics' Circle Awards Actress of the Year Nominated [125]
AACTA International Awards Best Actress Nominated [126]
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nominated [127]
British Academy Film Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Nominated [128]
Academy Awards Best Actress Nominated [129]
Actors and Actresses Union Awards Best Female Performance in an International Production Won [130]
2024 Razzie Awards Worst Actress Ghosted Nominated [131]
Worst Screen Combo (shared with Chris Evans) Nominated

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Ana Celia de Armas Caso (born April 30, 1988) is a Cuban-Spanish actress. She commenced her professional acting career in Cuba following training at the National Theatre School of Havana, securing her debut leading role in the romantic drama Una rosa de Francia (2006). At the age of 18, de Armas relocated to Madrid, Spain, where she attained domestic prominence through her portrayal of Carolina Alcantara in the television series El Internado (2007–2010). Transitioning to Hollywood after learning English in Los Angeles around 2014, she initially featured in supporting capacities in films such as Blade Runner 2049 (2017) before her breakthrough as the resourceful nurse Marta Cabrera in Knives Out (2019), which garnered her nominations including for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. De Armas achieved further international recognition portraying the CIA agent Paloma in No Time to Die (2021) and received Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA nominations for Best Actress for embodying Marilyn Monroe in the biographical drama Blonde (2022).

Early life

Upbringing in post-Soviet Cuba

Ana de Armas was born on April 30, 1988, in Havana, Cuba, and primarily raised in the coastal town of Santa Cruz del Norte, approximately 20 miles east of the capital. Her father, Ramón de Armas, worked as a teacher and later school principal, while her mother was employed in human resources; the family, including her older brother Javier, lived in modest circumstances typical of many Cuban households during the era. Maternal grandparents, who were Spanish immigrants to Cuba, influenced the family's cultural ties, though de Armas spent portions of her early years residing with her grandparents in Havana while her parents and brother remained in Santa Cruz. Her childhood unfolded amid Cuba's " in Time of Peace," the acute economic downturn triggered by the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991, which severed annual subsidies worth roughly $4-6 billion that had sustained the island's command economy since the 1960s. This phase, extending through the and into the early , imposed severe hardships including chronic food rationing via the libreta system (limiting citizens to basics like 3 pounds of and 1.5 pounds of beans monthly per person), widespread blackouts lasting up to 12-16 hours daily in some areas, fuel scarcity, and a national GDP plunge of over 35% between 1989 and 1993, exacerbating and prompting desperate measures like the ox-cart revival and urban bicycle proliferation. De Armas' family navigated these realities with resilience, as instilled by her parents, though resources were scarce enough that she frequently wore her brother's hand-me-down clothing. Despite the privations, de Armas later reflected on aspects of freedom in her environment, recounting extensive time spent playing on beaches, in nature, and on streets with local children, unencumbered by modern distractions. Electricity rationing and the absence of household appliances like DVD players restricted access to international films and television, with no internet available until much later, yet these limitations inadvertently fueled her early fascination with performance through sporadic local viewings and innate creativity. The era's isolation from global media, compounded by state-controlled information flows, contrasted sharply with the cultural vibrancy of Cuban music and theater that surrounded her, shaping a determination evident in her decision to pursue acting formally by age 12.

Education and relocation to Spain

De Armas commenced her acting education at age 14 in 2002, enrolling in the National Theatre School of , Cuba's premier institution for dramatic arts. She completed a four-year program there, focusing on foundational techniques in performance, voice, and movement, which prepared her for early roles in Cuban-Spanish co-productions. This training occurred amid Cuba's constrained film industry, limited to roughly a dozen features annually, prompting her to seek expanded prospects abroad. In 2006, at age 18, de Armas relocated from to , , leveraging her maternal grandparents' Spanish heritage to obtain and a . She departed with minimal resources—reportedly around 200 euros—and initially stayed with family, driven by the scarcity of professional acting opportunities in post-Soviet , where state-controlled media prioritized ideological content over commercial projects. Upon arrival, she bypassed further formal schooling in favor of immediate auditions, securing her breakthrough in Spanish television shortly thereafter. This move marked a pivotal shift, exposing her to Spain's more dynamic entertainment sector, though it required rapid adaptation to a competitive market dominated by established Iberian talent.

Career

Beginnings in Spanish media (2006–2013)

Ana de Armas moved to , , in 2006 at age 18 to advance her acting career after initial experience in Cuban productions. She secured her breakthrough role as Carolina Leal Solís, a central character in the teen mystery drama series , which premiered on Antena 3 in 2007 and ran for seven seasons until 2010. The series, produced by Globomedia, followed students uncovering dark secrets at a remote and drew significant viewership among Spanish youth, establishing de Armas as a recognizable face in national television. Concurrent with El Internado, de Armas appeared in the 2009 coming-of-age film Mentiras y gordas, directed by Alfonso Albacete and David Menkes, portraying a young woman entangled in a web of friendships, romances, and deceptions during a summer holiday. The ensemble cast included emerging Spanish actors like and , and the film explored themes of adolescent rebellion and excess, grossing modestly at the . Following the conclusion of El Internado, she took on supporting roles in historical television, including Nerea in , a 2010–2012 Antena 3 series depicting Roman conquests in ancient Iberia. De Armas continued building her Spanish film résumé with smaller parts, such as in the 2011 thriller El callejón (), where she played a minor role amid a story of isolation and psychological tension. In 2012, she featured as Sabina in Perrito chino, a low-budget , further diversifying her portfolio before transitioning toward international opportunities by 2013. These early Spanish projects honed her skills in both television and cinema, relying on her natural charisma and limited experience to gain steady work in a competitive market.

Hollywood transition and supporting roles (2014–2019)

In 2014, Ana de Armas relocated from Spain to Los Angeles to advance her acting career in Hollywood, arriving with minimal proficiency in English. She undertook intensive language immersion, learning lines phonetically for early auditions and roles to compensate for her linguistic limitations. This determination enabled her to secure her first English-language film appearance despite initial barriers. De Armas debuted in Hollywood with the 2015 psychological thriller Knock Knock, directed by , where she portrayed Bel, one of two seductive young women who ensnare architect Evan Webber () in a deadly game. The film, released on October 9, 2015, by , received mixed critical reception for its plot but highlighted de Armas's screen presence in a supporting antagonistic role. She followed with Exposed (2016), another thriller co-starring , playing Isabel, a woman connected to a element amid a detective's investigation; the film had a limited U.S. release on , 2016. In 2016, de Armas appeared in two supporting roles emphasizing romantic interests. In War Dogs, directed by and released on August 12, 2016, she played Iz, the girlfriend of arms dealer (Miles Teller), navigating the protagonists' illicit dealings; de Armas memorized her dialogue phonetically due to ongoing language challenges. Later that year, in the biographical sports drama (June 24, 2016 release), she portrayed Felicidad Iglesias, wife of boxer (), providing emotional depth to the narrative of Durán's career. De Armas's performance in Blade Runner 2049 (2017), directed by Denis Villeneuve and released on October 6, 2017, marked a pivotal supporting role as Joi, a customizable holographic AI companion to blade runner K (Ryan Gosling). Joi's character explores themes of artificial intimacy and identity in the dystopian sequel to the 1982 original, with de Armas's portrayal contributing to the film's critical acclaim for visual and emotional layers, though the role's digital rendering required extensive motion-capture work. This appearance elevated her visibility, leading to further opportunities while she continued in smaller supporting capacities through 2019, including the action film Overdrive (2017, U.S. release 2018) as garage-owner Stephanie.

Leading roles and commercial success (2020–2025)

In 2020, de Armas took the leading role of Sofia Hoffman, a entangled in a , in the thriller The Informer, directed by and released on November 6. The film earned a modest worldwide gross of $3.4 million, reflecting limited commercial appeal amid competition from streaming releases during the . Her performance as the CIA agent Paloma in the film (2021), released on October 8, marked a significant commercial breakthrough, with the movie grossing $758.9 million worldwide despite pandemic-related delays. While Paloma was a supporting role, de Armas's action sequences and screen presence contributed to the film's status as the highest-grossing entry in the franchise at the time, outperforming expectations in international markets. De Armas assumed a leading role in the erotic thriller Deep Water (2022), portraying Melinda Van Allen opposite , in a and release on January 14 that prioritized streaming over theaters. The film received mixed reviews and lacked substantial data due to its platform distribution, underscoring the challenges of direct-to-streaming models for theatrical visibility. Later that year, she starred as CIA operative Dani Miranda in Netflix's The Gray Man (July 15), which grossed only $451,000 in limited theatrical runs before shifting to streaming, underperforming relative to its high-profile cast and $200 million budget. In Blonde (2022), de Armas led as Norma Jeane Mortenson/ in Andrew Dominik's biographical drama, released on following a limited theatrical run that grossed approximately $5.3 million. The film drew controversy for its explicit content and stylistic choices, earning a 43% critics' score on , though de Armas's transformative portrayal garnered individual praise amid debates over historical accuracy. De Armas co-led as CIA agent Sadie in the action comedy Ghosted (2023), opposite Chris Evans, which debuted on Apple TV+ on April 21 and set a platform record with 328,500 viewers in its first two days. Despite a 25% score reflecting critical pans for formulaic plotting, the film's streaming metrics indicated strong initial audience engagement, later resurfacing on charts in 2025. Transitioning to action leads, de Armas starred as the assassin Eve Macarro in From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (2025), released on June 6 with an opening weekend of $24.5 million domestically. The film grossed $131.8 million worldwide against a $90 million budget, achieving moderate profitability but falling short of franchise expectations due to title confusion and market saturation, though it succeeded in premium video-on-demand sales. Her role as Baroness Eloise in the survival thriller Eden (2025), released August 22, represented a commercial disappointment, grossing just $2.5 million worldwide despite co-starring . The film's underperformance highlighted risks in mid-budget genre fare, with limited marketing and audience turnout contributing to its shortfall. Overall, de Armas's period blended high-profile franchise involvement with streaming ventures, yielding uneven commercial results dominated by 's outlier success amid a shift toward non-theatrical distribution.

Personal life

Romantic relationships

Ana de Armas married Spanish actor in July 2011 after dating since 2010; the private ceremony took place on the . The couple divorced amicably in early 2013, with both parties later describing the split as mutual and maintaining a friendly relationship thereafter. De Armas dated Franklin Latt from 2015 to 2016, a relationship she referenced briefly in a 2016 Vanity Fair interview as having ended prior to her rising Hollywood profile. Her most publicized romance was with actor , beginning in late 2019 on the set of Deep Water. The pair quarantined together in during the early , with de Armas meeting Affleck's children, but ended the relationship in January 2021 due to incompatible long-term goals and intense media scrutiny. In September 2021, de Armas began dating vice president Paul Boukadakis, whom she met through mutual friends during the . They appeared together at events including the 2022 but separated quietly in early 2024. De Armas was linked to Manuel Anido Cuesta, stepson of Cuban President , in November 2024 after photographs showed them kissing during a date in . The brief relationship concluded in 2025 amid her focus on professional commitments.

Family aspirations and motherhood

De Armas has publicly expressed a strong desire to start a and become a mother, stating in a July 2025 interview with Italian magazine F that she would like to have children "soon if possible." At age 37, she emphasized her protective instincts toward children, describing an "immense" drive to safeguard them, which she linked to her aspirations for parenthood. However, she qualified her hopes by noting that such decisions depend on mutual readiness with a partner, adding that "love is unpredictable" and the outcome is not solely in her control. These comments came amid speculation about her personal life, including rumored involvement with actor , though De Armas has not confirmed any relationship influencing her family plans. Prior to this, De Armas has not had children; her early to Spanish student from 2011 to 2013 produced no offspring, and subsequent high-profile relationships, such as with , did not result in family expansion. Her aspirations appear rooted in personal instinct rather than career milestones, as she has balanced demanding roles without indications of delaying motherhood for professional reasons.

Ties to Cuba and political neutrality

Ana de Armas was born in Havana, Cuba, and resided there until age 18, when she relocated to Spain in 2006 to pursue acting opportunities. Her early life in post-Soviet Cuba involved a modest family environment marked by resource scarcity, including wearing hand-me-down clothing from her brother, as she later recounted in interviews reflecting on economic challenges under the regime's rationing system. She maintains familial connections, with her parents and relatives remaining in Cuba, fostering ongoing personal ties despite her international career. De Armas has returned to periodically for family visits, including a notable trip in April 2023 ahead of her 35th birthday, where she arrived emotional and reunited with loved ones alongside her then-boyfriend, Paul Boulhak. In August 2024, she shared images from , engaging with friends and local cultural sites like the National School of Art. These visits underscore her enduring heritage links, further illustrated by Hollywood actor Robert De Niro's unannounced 2023 meeting with her father in , which de Armas described as a revealing personal bonds beyond professional circles. Throughout her career, de Armas has refrained from public endorsements or criticisms of the Cuban government's policies, including its handling of dissent, economic controls, or events like the July 2021 protests, adopting a stance of political neutrality that prioritizes her professional image. This approach has faced scrutiny from regime critics, who view her silence amid documented restrictions—such as arbitrary detentions and media —as tacit acceptance or enabled by elite access unavailable to ordinary Cubans. Independent Cuban media have highlighted instances of her receiving preferential treatment during visits, interpreting it as alignment with state interests without overt advocacy. Neutrality came under intensified debate in November 2024 following revelations of her brief romantic relationship with Manuel Anido Cuesta, stepson of President Bermúdez, a figurehead of the communist leadership continuity since Fidel Castro's era. The pairing, confirmed through public sightings in , elicited backlash from exile communities and dissidents, who accused de Armas of betraying her roots by associating with a family emblematic of the regime's authoritarian structure, responsible for suppressing opposition and perpetuating poverty through centralized control. In December 2024, when a confronted Anido about these ties during a street encounter, de Armas intervened aggressively, reportedly insulting the reporter and defending her partner, an episode captured on video and cited as evidence of discomfort with scrutiny rather than principled detachment. Supporters counter that personal relationships do not equate to political endorsement, emphasizing de Armas's direct experience of Cuba's hardships over two decades as context for her reticence, and noting her as a rejection of stagnation under the system. The episode exemplifies tensions between and expectations of , with no verified statements from de Armas affirming regime support or opposition, preserving her neutral public profile amid polarized interpretations.

Public image

Critical reception and acting critiques

Ana de Armas's has garnered praise for its emotional authenticity and versatility, particularly in roles requiring charm and moral complexity. In (2019), her depiction of the principled nurse Marta Cabrera was highlighted for its nuance and warmth, with reviewers noting her ability to convey decency without sentimentality, establishing her as a standout in the ensemble. Critics credited her with expressing a wide range of emotions, from vulnerability to resolve, contributing significantly to the film's tension and appeal. In action-driven parts, such as Paloma in (2021), de Armas was commended for her physicality and charisma, stealing scenes despite limited screen time—approximately five minutes—through effective stunt work and comedic timing in high-stakes sequences. Her preparation involved intensive , enabling believable combat proficiency that enhanced the Bond franchise's dynamic. De Armas's portrayal of in Blonde (2022) elicited divided responses, earning a Golden Globe nomination but facing scrutiny over her Cuban accent persisting despite nine months of dialect coaching. Professional critiques often lauded the performance as "uncanny," "raw," and committed, with de Armas capturing Monroe's vulnerability and intellect amid the film's controversial narrative. However, some observers criticized it as one-note or unconvincing in vocal , contributing to broader debates on her suitability for the role. Public discourse has occasionally questioned her range beyond visual appeal, though such views contrast with acclaim for her transformative efforts in dramatic and physical demands.

Casting controversies and merit debates

Ana de Armas' portrayal of in the 2022 Netflix film Blonde generated substantial casting controversy, with detractors focusing on her Cuban-Spanish background and the authenticity of her American accent. Upon the trailer's release in July 2022, online commentators and Monroe enthusiasts criticized de Armas' vocal delivery, arguing it undermined the historical figure's essence and questioned the suitability of a non-American actress for the role. This backlash extended to broader concerns about cultural representation, with some asserting that de Armas' heritage precluded her from embodying an iconic U.S. symbol of mid-20th-century glamour. The Marilyn Monroe Estate countered the criticism in an August 2022 statement, affirming the casting as "great" and noting de Armas' rigorous preparation, including dialect coaching to approximate Monroe's speech patterns. Producer Brad Pitt echoed this support, highlighting de Armas' dedication and ability to convey Monroe's vulnerability amid the film's artistic liberties drawn from Joyce Carol Oates' novel. Despite these endorsements, the dispute underscored tensions in Hollywood over prioritizing biographical fidelity versus interpretive casting, particularly for roles tied to national identity. Debates on de Armas' merit as an intensified post-Blonde, where her performance divided audiences and critics despite earning an Academy Award nomination for on , 2023. Proponents lauded her physical transformation and emotional intensity, crediting her with humanizing Monroe's traumas, while skeptics contended the role exposed limitations in her range, relying more on visual allure than nuanced interpretation. , her co-star in the 2022 thriller Deep Water, publicly questioned the nomination's merit, implying it overlooked substantive benchmarks in favor of controversy-driven buzz. De Armas addressed the polarization in March 2023 interviews, defending the film's unflinching depiction as a tribute rather than exploitation, though she acknowledged anticipating fan backlash due to its raw exploration of Monroe's life. These exchanges reflect ongoing scrutiny of her transition from supporting roles to prestige leads, with some attributing her ascent to marketability over proven versatility across genres.

Industry stances and cultural backlash

Ana de Armas has advocated for originality in character creation amid ongoing debates over diversity initiatives in Hollywood. In April 2025, she argued that altering established male characters, such as James Bond, through gender swaps undermines storytelling, urging the industry instead to develop new roles that reflect diverse backgrounds without retrofitting icons. This position aligns with critiques of performative inclusivity but has not drawn widespread industry opposition, reflecting her growing influence in commercial cinema. Her portrayal of in the 2022 film Blonde elicited cultural backlash centered on her Cuban heritage and accent, with online critics and fans questioning whether a non-American actress could authentically embody the icon's voice and mannerisms following the trailer's release in July 2022. De Armas worked with dialect coaches to mitigate the accent, yet detractors highlighted persistent Hollywood biases against foreign inflections, as echoed by actors like in contemporaneous discussions. Industry figures countered this, with the Estate issuing a statement on August 1, 2022, praising the casting as "great" and emphasizing de Armas' preparation and talent. Producer also defended her amid the uproar, attributing criticism to superficial judgments rather than substantive review. De Armas later reflected in March 2023 that such reactions reveal underlying toxicity in the entertainment environment, particularly toward women in provocative roles. A more pronounced cultural backlash emerged in November 2024 from the exile community over de Armas' relationship with Manuel Anido Cuesta, stepson of Cuban President , whom critics accused of indirect regime endorsement given Anido's family ties to the communist government. This intensified on December 3, 2024, when de Armas confronted and insulted a questioning her boyfriend's regime connections during a public event, prompting accusations of defensiveness and evasion on issues. outlets further criticized her for past actions, including the 2019 Wasp Network's sympathetic depiction of regime spies—which earned a 40% score—and her silence amid Cuba's 2022 energy crisis and protests, despite state privileges like premiering Blonde on the island. By December 7, 2024, de Armas disabled comments amid escalating user frustrations, highlighting tensions between her heritage, neutrality claims, and perceived alignment with authoritarian elements. These episodes underscore fault lines in , where voices, often skeptical of , prioritize anti-regime over personal .

Filmography

Feature films

Ana de Armas began her feature film career in and before transitioning to Hollywood productions. Her early roles were in Spanish-language films, followed by supporting parts in English-language projects, and later leading roles in major franchises.
YearTitleRole
2006Una rosa de FranciaMarie
2007El edén perdidoElena
2007Esperanza
2009Mentiras y gordasCarola
2014Por un puñado de besosSol
2015Knock KnockGénesis
2015AnabelAna
2016ExposedIsabel de la Cruz
2016Felicidad Iglesias
2016War DogsIz
2017OverdriveStephanie
2017Joi
2019Wasp NetworkAna Magdalena Martínez
2019YesterdayRoxanne
2019Marta Cabrera
2019The InformerSofia Koslow
2020Leila
2021Paloma
2022Deep WaterMelinda Van Allen
2022BlondeNorma Jeane Mortenson /
2022The Gray ManDani Miranda
2023GhostedSadie Ridge
2024EdenEloise
2025Rooney / Eve

Television

Ana de Armas began her television career shortly after relocating from to , , at age 18 in 2006, seeking greater acting opportunities unavailable in Cuba's limited industry. Her debut came in the Spanish TV film El edén perdido (2007), where she portrayed Gloria, a supporting role in a drama about a Spanish man's journey to reclaim family properties in during . De Armas achieved her breakthrough with the lead role of Carolina "Carol" Leal Solís in the mystery thriller series (2007–2010), a popular Antena 3 production centered on students uncovering dark secrets at a remote . She appeared in 66 episodes across all six seasons, depicting Carol as a resilient, inquisitive teenager entangled in and criminal plots, which helped establish her as a rising star in Spanish television. The series' success, drawing millions of viewers per episode, marked her transition from novice to prominent actress. Following , she starred as Nerea in the historical drama (2010–2012), playing a young woman amid Lusitanian resistance against Roman conquest in ancient Iberia. Airing on Antena 3, the series featured her in romantic and action-oriented storylines opposite leads like Roberto Enríquez as Viriato, contributing to its narrative of cultural defiance. De Armas appeared in multiple episodes during the first season, leveraging the role to build on her growing reputation before shifting focus to film. In 2023, de Armas hosted an episode of on April 15, participating in sketches such as a disruptive Spanish class and an album recording session, showcasing her comedic timing alongside cast members. This appearance highlighted her versatility beyond dramatic roles, though it was not a recurring acting commitment. Her early television work in provided foundational experience in ensemble dynamics and long-form storytelling, paving the way for international film success.

Other media

De Armas has featured prominently in luxury brand advertising campaigns. In September 2021, she starred in the Natural Diamond Council's "For Moments Like No Other" campaign, which highlighted the enduring value of natural diamonds through personal narratives. That same month, she appeared in Cartier's "Celebrate Moments of Love" advertisement, showcasing diamond jewelry in scenes emphasizing emotional connections. By July 2023, de Armas served as ambassador for De Beers' Blossom Fine Jewelry Collection, promoting its stackable, feminine designs in a video campaign. In 2024, she reprised her Natural Diamond Council role in additional global advertisements. She also fronted Estée Lauder's "I Am Beautiful" holiday blockbuster, featuring nine full-size products and a soundtrack by Maggie Rogers, which aired extensively on television. Later that year, de Armas modeled Louis Vuitton's Le Damier jewelry line in a campaign emphasizing pattern heritage. By May 2025, she starred in Louis Vuitton's "Virtuosity" jewelry ads, focusing on innovative craftsmanship. Overall, her commercials have logged over 34,000 national TV airings in recent months across 17 campaigns. In video games, de Armas provided voice work for the Eve Maccaro operator, dubbed the , introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 4 on May 22, 2025. This playable character, available in Black Ops 6 multiplayer and Warzone, draws from her lead role in the upcoming spin-off film Ballerina, allowing players to unlock her via in-game store bundles.

Awards and nominations

De Armas has received 11 awards and 42 nominations throughout her career, primarily for supporting roles early on and leading performances in later films.
YearAwardCategoryResultWork
2023Academy AwardBest ActressNominatedBlonde
2023BAFTA AwardBest Actress in a Leading RoleNominatedBlonde
2023Golden Globe AwardBest Actress in a Motion Picture – DramaNominatedBlonde
2020Golden Globe AwardBest Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or ComedyNominatedKnives Out
2021Saturn AwardBest Supporting ActressWonKnives Out

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