Career Timeline of Ana de Armas: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Ana de Armas, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

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).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

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".

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2007: Starring in 'El Internado'

In 2007, Ana de Armas moved to Madrid, Spain and began starring in the popular drama "El Internado".

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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".

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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".

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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.

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2010: Starring in 'Hispania'

From 2010 to 2011, Ana de Armas returned to Spain to star in seventeen episodes of the historical drama "Hispania".

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2011: Starring in 'El callejón'

In 2011, Ana de Armas starred in Antonio Trashorras's horror film "El callejón".

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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".

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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.

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2015: Starring in 'Anabel'

In 2015, Ana de Armas starred in the horror film "Anabel".

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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".

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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.

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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".

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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.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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".

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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.

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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.

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