Ana de Armas is a Cuban and Spanish actress who began her career with a leading role in the Cuban romantic drama "Una rosa de Francia" in 2006. At 18, she moved to Madrid, where she gained popularity starring in the television drama "El Internado" for six seasons (2007-2010). This early work in Cuba and Spain established a foundation for her international acting career.
April 1988: Birth of Ana de Armas
Ana de Armas was born in Havana, Cuba in April 1988.
2002: Acceptance into National Theatre of Cuba
At age 14, de Armas was accepted into the prestigious National Theatre of Cuba in 2002.
2006: Film Debut
Ana de Armas made her film debut with a leading role in the romantic drama "Una rosa de Francia" in 2006.
2006: Meeting with Future Agent
During a promotional tour in Spain for "Una rosa de Francia", de Armas met Juan Lanja, who later became her agent, in 2006.
2007: Move to Madrid and Television Debut
At the age of 18, de Armas moved to Madrid, Spain, and began starring in the popular television drama "El Internado" in 2007.
2007: Start of "El Internado" Role
De Armas began her six-season run on "El Internado" in 2007.
2007: Additional Film Roles
De Armas starred in "El edén perdido" and had a supporting role in "Madrigal" in 2007.
2009: Film Role During Hiatus
During a break from filming "El Internado," de Armas appeared in the comedy "Mentiras y Gordas" in 2009.
2010: End of "El Internado"
De Armas's run on the television series "El Internado" ended in 2010.
2010: Return to Spain
De Armas returned to Spain to act in the historical drama "Hispania" from 2010 to 2011.
2010: Departure from "El Internado"
De Armas left "El Internado" in its second to last season in 2010 due to typecasting concerns.
2010: Relationship with Marc Clotet
Ana de Armas began a relationship with Marc Clotet in 2010.
July 2011: Marriage to Marc Clotet
Ana de Armas married Spanish actor Marc Clotet in July 2011.
2011: "Hispania" and Horror Films
De Armas starred in the television series "Hispania" and began acting in horror films like "El callejón" in 2011.
2013: Divorce from Marc Clotet
Ana de Armas and Marc Clotet divorced in early 2013.
2014: Move to Los Angeles
De Armas moved to Los Angeles to pursue Hollywood roles in 2014.
2014: Period of Unemployment and Workshops
Facing a period without acting work, de Armas participated in theater workshops in Madrid in 2014.
2015: Hollywood Debut
Ana de Armas made her Hollywood debut in the thriller "Knock Knock" in 2015.
2015: "Knock Knock" and Language Barrier
De Armas starred in "Knock Knock" in 2015, learning her lines phonetically due to her limited English.
2015: "Anabel" Release
De Armas starred in the horror film "Anabel" which was released in 2015.
2016: "Hands of Stone"
De Armas portrayed the wife of boxer Roberto Durán in the biopic "Hands of Stone" in 2016.
2016: Supporting Roles
De Armas had supporting roles in the films "War Dogs" and "Hands of Stone" in 2016.
2016: "Exposed" and "War Dogs"
De Armas had roles in "Exposed" (a significantly altered version of "Daughter of God") and "War Dogs" in 2016.
2017: Breakthrough Role
De Armas gained recognition for her role as Joi in "Blade Runner 2049" in 2017.
2017: Blade Runner 2049 and Overdrive
In 2017, Ana de Armas appeared in two films: "Blade Runner 2049," where she played Joi, a holographic AI, and "Overdrive," in which she played Scott Eastwood's love interest. Her performance in "Blade Runner 2049" garnered critical acclaim and a Saturn Award nomination.
2018: Corazón
In 2018, Ana de Armas starred in the short medical drama "Corazón," playing a Dominican woman with congestive heart failure. The film aimed to raise awareness about organ donation.
2019: Yesterday (Deleted Scenes)
Although Ana de Armas filmed scenes for the 2019 romantic comedy "Yesterday," her role was ultimately cut from the final film.
2019: Meeting Ben Affleck
Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck met on the set of "Deep Water" in late 2019.
2019: Knives Out
Ana de Armas's performance as Marta Cabrera, a nurse, in the 2019 mystery film "Knives Out" was a breakthrough role, earning her critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination. The film was also a commercial success.
2019: Golden Globe Nomination
She received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in "Knives Out" in 2019.
March 2020: Relationship with Ben Affleck
Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck began dating in March 2020.
2020: Brother's Legal Trouble
De Armas's brother, Javier, faced questioning by Cuban police due to his political views and affiliations in 2020.
2020: The Informer, The Night Clerk, Sergio, and Wasp Network
2020 saw Ana de Armas appear in four films: "The Informer," "The Night Clerk," "Sergio," and "Wasp Network." "Sergio" and "Wasp Network" were released on Netflix, and "Wasp Network" marked her first film work in Cuba since leaving as a teenager.
January 2021: Breakup with Ben Affleck
Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck's relationship ended in January 2021.
2021: Bond Girl
De Armas appeared as Paloma in the James Bond film "No Time to Die" in 2021.
2021: No Time to Die
In 2021, Ana de Armas played Paloma, a Cuban CIA agent, in the James Bond film "No Time to Die." Her performance was well-received.
2022: Blonde
Ana de Armas portrayed Marilyn Monroe in the 2022 Netflix biopic "Blonde." The role earned her significant attention, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
2022: Deep Water and The Gray Man
Ana de Armas starred in two films released in 2022: the erotic thriller "Deep Water" with Ben Affleck and the action thriller "The Gray Man" for Netflix. Neither film achieved significant critical or commercial success.
2022: Oscar Nomination
De Armas was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in "Blonde" in 2022.
April 2023: Saturday Night Live and Upcoming US Citizenship
While hosting Saturday Night Live in April 2023, Ana de Armas announced she was set to receive US citizenship.
2023: Ghosted
In 2023, Ana de Armas starred opposite Chris Evans in the Apple TV+ action-comedy "Ghosted."
2024: Eden
Ana de Armas is set to appear in the survival thriller "Eden," directed by Ron Howard, in 2024.