Ana Celia de Armas Caso is a prominent Cuban actress born in Santa Cruz del Norte, Havana province (currently 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 just 16 years old. Her rise to fame came with the Spanish series The Boarding School (2007), where she captivated the audience with her performance.
Since then, her career has been unstoppable. She participated in series such as Hispania (2010-2011) and in movies 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 portrayed 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 a Golden Globe and a Satellite Award.
In 2022, her performance in Blonde, where she portrayed Marilyn Monroe, was critically acclaimed and earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Additionally, she stood out in the James Bond series 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, step-son of the Cuban ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel. This connection has sparked controversy among the Cuban diaspora due to the political and social implications of the relationship.
Ana de Armas is the ambassador for prestigious international brands such as Louis Vuitton and Estée Lauder. However, her collaboration with these companies has faced criticism due to her personal connections and her silence on the situation in Cuba. Despite the controversy, the actress continues to shine in the film industry and in her role as a public figure.
