Biography
Who is Ana de Armas?
Early life and family
Ana de Armas Celia de Armas Caso arrived on April 30, 1988, in Havana, Cuba. She spent much of her youth in Santa Cruz del Norte. Her father, Ramón de Armas, worked various jobs, including teacher, bank manager, and deputy mayor, while her mother, Ana Caso, worked in the Ministry of Education. Her maternal grandparents immigrated to Cuba from the northern regions of Spain.
Career beginnings in Spain
Her first major role came in the Cuban romantic drama Una rosa de Francia in 2006. A local actor suggested her to the director, who visited her school and cast her immediately. Following this, she appeared in other Spanish projects like El edén perdido and Madrigal. After moving to Madrid, she met casting director Luis San Narciso.
Transition to Hollywood roles
With the guidance of a new agent, she moved to Los Angeles in 2014. She arrived speaking very little English and spent months in full-time language education to avoid being cast only in stereotypical roles. Her first English-language film was the 2015 thriller Knock Knock, where she acted alongside Keanu Reeves. She later appeared in the 2016 crime film War Dogs, playing the wife of an arms dealer. That same year, she starred in the boxing biopic Hands of Stone.
Recent performances and success
Her role as nurse Marta Cabrera in the 2019 murder mystery Knives Out brought her widespread attention and a Golden Globe nomination. She later joined the James Bond franchise as Paloma in No Time to Die in 2021. Her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in the 2022 psychological drama Blonde made her the first Cuban actress to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. In 2025, she starred in the action thriller Ballerina, which is set within the John Wick universe.
Birthday and age
Ana de Armas was born on April 30, 1988, which makes Ana 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Ana shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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