Ana Celia de Armas Caso is a prominent Cuban actress born in Santa Cruz del Norte, Havana Province (now Mayabeque), on April 30, 1988.
Trained at the National School of Art in Cuba, she began her film career with the movie A Rose from France (2005) when she was only 16 years old. Her rise to fame came with the Spanish series The Boarding School (2007), where she captivated audiences with her performance.
Since then, her career has been unstoppable. She participated in series such as Hispania (2010-2011) and in films like Mentiras y gordas (2009) and Por un puñado de besos (2014). In 2014, she decided to move to Hollywood, where her career reached an international dimension with prominent roles in Knock Knock (2015) alongside Keanu Reeves and Hands of Stone (2016), sharing the screen with Robert De Niro.
Her global recognition came with Blade Runner 2049 (2017), where she played Joi, a role that earned her a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 2019, she solidified her status as a star with Knives Out, receiving nominations for the Golden Globe and the Satellite Award.
In 2022, her performance in Blonde, where she portrayed Marilyn Monroe, was critically acclaimed and earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. Additionally, she stood out in the James Bond saga with No Time to Die (2021).
In her personal life, Ana has been the center of attention due to her relationships and statements. Recently, she has made headlines for her romance with Manuel Anido Cuesta, the stepson of the Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel. This connection has stirred controversy among the Cuban diaspora due to the political and social implications of the relationship.
Ana de Armas is an ambassador for prestigious international brands like Louis Vuitton and Estée Lauder. However, her collaboration with these firms has faced criticism due to her personal connections and her silence regarding the situation in Cuba. Despite the controversy, the actress continues to excel in cinema and in her role as a public figure.
