History of Ana de Armas in Timeline
Ana de Armas is a Cuban, American, and Spanish actress. She started her acting career in Cuba with a lead role in "Una rosa de Francia" (2006). At 18, she moved to Madrid and starred in the drama "El Internado" (2007-2010). Later, she moved to Los Angeles and secured roles in English-speaking films such as the psychological thriller "Knock Knock" (2015) and the comedy-crime film "War Dogs" (2016).
April 1988: Ana de Armas' Birth
In April 1988, Ana Celia de Armas Caso was born. She is a Cuban and Spanish actress.
2002: Joining Havana's National Theatre of Cuba
In 2002, at the age of 14, Ana de Armas successfully auditioned to join Havana's National Theatre of Cuba.
2006: Leading Role in 'Una rosa de Francia'
In 2006, Ana de Armas began her acting career in Cuba with a leading role in the romantic drama "Una rosa de Francia".
2007: Starring in 'El Internado'
In 2007, Ana de Armas moved to Madrid, Spain and began starring in the popular drama "El Internado".
2007: Starring in 'El edén perdido' and Supporting Role in 'Madrigal'
In 2007, Ana de Armas starred in the movie "El edén perdido" and had a supporting role in Fernando Pérez's "Madrigal".
2009: Starring in 'Mentiras y Gordas'
In 2009, Ana de Armas starred in the successful coming-of-age comedy "Mentiras y Gordas" during a break from filming "El Internado".
2010: Continued Role in 'El Internado'
From 2007 to 2010, Ana de Armas starred in "El Internado", a popular television show set in a boarding school, making her a celebrity in Spain.
2010: Starring in 'Hispania'
From 2010 to 2011, Ana de Armas returned to Spain to star in seventeen episodes of the historical drama "Hispania".
July 2011: Marriage to Marc Clotet
In July 2011, Ana de Armas married Spanish actor Marc Clotet on the Costa Brava.
2011: Starring in 'El callejón'
In 2011, Ana de Armas starred in Antonio Trashorras's horror film "El callejón".
2014: Moving to Los Angeles
In 2014, Ana de Armas moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career in Hollywood.
2014: Starring in 'Por un puñado de besos'
In 2014, Ana de Armas starred in the drama "Por un puñado de besos".
2015: English-Speaking Role in 'Knock Knock'
In 2015, Ana de Armas had an English-speaking role in the psychological thriller "Knock Knock" after moving to Los Angeles.
2015: Starring in 'Anabel'
In 2015, Ana de Armas starred in the horror film "Anabel".
2015: First Hollywood Release in 'Knock Knock'
In 2015, Ana de Armas starred opposite Keanu Reeves in her first Hollywood release, Eli Roth's erotic thriller "Knock Knock".
2016: Role in 'War Dogs'
In 2016, Ana de Armas appeared in the comedy-crime film "War Dogs", marking another English-speaking role after her move to Los Angeles.
2016: Release of 'Exposed'
In 2016, the film "Daughter of God" was ultimately released as "Exposed", with Ana de Armas's former starring role significantly reduced due to executive meddling.
2017: Role as Joi in 'Blade Runner 2049'
In 2017, Ana de Armas had a supporting role as Joi, the holographic AI girlfriend of Ryan Gosling's character, in Denis Villeneuve's futuristic thriller "Blade Runner 2049".
2018: Starring in 'Corazón'
In 2018, Ana de Armas starred opposite Demián Bichir in John Hillcoat's medical drama "Corazón", playing a Dominican woman with congestive heart failure.
2019: Role in 'Knives Out' and Golden Globe Nomination
In 2019, Ana de Armas received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for her role as nurse Marta Cabrera in the mystery film "Knives Out".
2019: Breakthrough Role in 'Knives Out'
In 2019, Ana de Armas's role as an immigrant nurse in the ensemble murder mystery film "Knives Out" marked a breakthrough in her career and was widely praised.
2019: Scenes Cut from 'Yesterday'
In 2019, while Ana de Armas's scenes opposite Himesh Patel in the romantic comedy "Yesterday" were included in the film's trailer, they were cut from the final product due to negative audience reactions to a love triangle subplot.
March 2020: Relationship with Ben Affleck
In March 2020, Ana de Armas began dating American actor Ben Affleck, after meeting on the set of Deep Water.
2020: Four Film Releases in the United States
In 2020, Ana de Armas starred in four films released in the United States: "The Informer", "The Night Clerk", "Sergio", and "Wasp Network".
2020: Brother Questioned by Cuban Police
In 2020, Ana de Armas's older brother, Francisco Javier de Armas Caso, who is based in America, was questioned by Cuban police due to his critical stance on Decree 349 and his links to artists under government surveillance.
January 2021: End of relationship with Ben Affleck
In January 2021, Ana de Armas and American actor Ben Affleck ended their relationship.
2021: Role as Paloma in 'No Time to Die'
In 2021, Ana de Armas played Bond girl Paloma in the James Bond film "No Time to Die".
2022: Portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in Blonde
In 2022, Ana de Armas starred as Marilyn Monroe in the Netflix biopic Blonde, based on the novel by Joyce Carol Oates. Her performance received critical acclaim, earning her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress, BAFTA, Golden Globe and SAG Award.
2022: Starring in 'Blonde' and Academy Award Nomination
In 2022, Ana de Armas starred as Marilyn Monroe in the biographical drama "Blonde", becoming the first Cuban nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
2022: Starring in 'The Gray Man'
In 2022, Ana de Armas starred in the Russo brothers' Netflix action thriller "The Gray Man".
2023: Residency in Vermont
As of 2023, Ana de Armas resides in Vermont. She also holds triple Cuban, Spanish and American citizenship.
2023: Starring in Ghosted
In 2023, Ana de Armas starred alongside Chris Evans in the Apple TV+ action comedy film Ghosted, which received negative reviews.
November 2024: Controversy over relationship with Anido Cuesta
In November 2024, Ana de Armas received criticism for reportedly dating Anido Cuesta, the stepson of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel.
2024: Appearance in Eden
In 2024, Ana de Armas appeared in Ron Howard's survival thriller Eden with an ensemble cast.
July 2025: Rumored relationship with Tom Cruise
In July 2025, it was reported that Ana de Armas was dating American actor Tom Cruise after being seen at an Oasis concert with him.
2025: Leading Role in 'Ballerina'
In 2025, Ana de Armas is set to lead the action thriller "Ballerina", a spinoff installment in the John Wick franchise.
2049: Flashback to Blade Runner 2049
In the science fiction film Blade Runner 2049 set in 2049, Ana de Armas rose to prominence for her role as the holographic AI Joi in 2017.
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