History of Ana de Armas in Timeline

Ana de Armas is a Cuban and Spanish actress. She started her acting career in Cuba with a leading role in Una rosa de Francia (2006). She then moved to Madrid, Spain, where she gained popularity for her role in the drama El Internado (2007–2010). Later, she moved to Los Angeles and started taking on English-speaking roles, appearing in films like Knock Knock (2015) and War Dogs (2016).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 1988: Ana de Armas Born

In April 1988, Ana Celia de Armas Caso was born, marking the beginning of the Cuban and Spanish actress's life.

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2002: Joined 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, pursuing her dream of becoming an actress.

2006: Leading Role in Una rosa de Francia

In 2006, Ana de Armas began her career in Cuba with a leading role in the romantic drama "Una rosa de Francia".

2007: Starred in El Internado

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

2007: Starred in El edén perdido and Madrigal

In 2007, Ana de Armas starred in the movie "El edén perdido" and had a supporting role in Fernando Pérez's "Madrigal".

2009: Starred in Mentiras y Gordas

In 2009, Ana de Armas starred in the successful coming-of-age comedy "Mentiras y Gordas".

2010: Left El Internado

In 2010, Ana de Armas asked to be written out of the show El Internado in its second to last season.

2010: Starred in Hispania

In 2010, Ana de Armas starred in seventeen episodes of the historical drama "Hispania".

2010: Continued role in El Internado

In 2010, Ana de Armas was still acting in El Internado, having been in the show since 2007.

July 2011: Married Marc Clotet

In July 2011, Ana de Armas married Spanish actor Marc Clotet on the Costa Brava.

2011: Starred in El callejón

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

2014: Moved to Los Angeles

In 2014, Ana de Armas moved to Los Angeles to further her acting career in Hollywood.

2014: Starred in Por un puñado de besos

In 2014, Ana de Armas starred in the drama "Por un puñado de besos".

2015: English-Speaking Roles

In 2015, Ana de Armas had English-speaking roles in the psychological thriller "Knock Knock".

2015: Starred in Anabel

In 2015, Ana de Armas starred in Antonio Trashorras's horror film "Anabel".

2016: Starred in War Dogs and Hands of Stone

In 2016, Ana de Armas had a supporting role in "War Dogs" and starred in "Hands of Stone" as the wife of Roberto Durán.

2016: Comedy-crime film War Dogs

In 2016, Ana de Armas starred in the comedy-crime film "War Dogs".

2016: Starred in Exposed

In 2016, Ana de Armas starred in the film "Exposed", which was severely edited.

2017: Blade Runner 2049

In 2017, Ana de Armas rose to prominence for her role as a holographic AI in the science fiction film "Blade Runner 2049".

2017: Starred in Blade Runner 2049 and Overdrive

In 2017, Ana de Armas starred in "Blade Runner 2049" and had a supporting role in "Overdrive".

2018: Starred in Corazón

In 2018, Ana de Armas starred in John Hillcoat's medical drama "Corazón".

2019: Knives Out

In 2019, Ana de Armas starred as a nurse in the mystery film "Knives Out", receiving a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.

2019: Scenes cut from Yesterday

In 2019, Ana de Armas's scenes opposite Himesh Patel in the romantic comedy "Yesterday" were cut from the final product.

March 2020: Began Dating Ben Affleck

In March 2020, Ana de Armas began dating American actor Ben Affleck, after they met on the set of Deep Water in late 2019.

2020: Starred in Four Films

In 2020, Ana de Armas starred in "The Informer", "The Night Clerk", "Sergio", and "Wasp Network".

2020: Brother Questioned by Cuban Police

In 2020, Ana de Armas's older brother, Javier, a US-based photographer, was questioned by Cuban police due to his critical stance on Decree 349 and his links to artists under government surveillance.

January 2021: Ended Relationship with Ben Affleck

In January 2021, Ana de Armas ended her relationship with Ben Affleck.

2021: Bond Girl in No Time to Die

In 2021, Ana de Armas played Bond girl Paloma in the James Bond film "No Time to Die".

2021: No Time to Die

In 2021, Ana de Armas played a Bond girl in "No Time to Die".

2022: Marilyn Monroe in Blonde

In 2022, Ana de Armas played actress Marilyn Monroe in the biographical drama "Blonde", for which she received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the first Cuban to do this.

2022: Starred in The Gray Man

In 2022, Ana de Armas starred in "The Gray Man".

April 2023: Hosted Saturday Night Live

On April 15, 2023, Ana de Armas hosted Saturday Night Live. During the show, she mentioned that she would be receiving US citizenship in three weeks.

2023: Starred in Ghosted

In 2023, Ana de Armas starred in the Apple TV+ action comedy film "Ghosted" alongside Chris Evans. However, the film received negative reviews, with critics noting a lack of chemistry between the two leads.