Ana de Armas Biography
Ana de Armas is a Cuban-born actress who has built an international career across Cuban, Spanish and Hollywood productions. Born Ana Celia de Armas Caso on April 30, 1988, she began acting professionally in Cuba before moving to Spain and later establishing herself in Hollywood.
Her early breakthrough came with the Spanish television series El Internado, which ran from 2007 to 2010. After relocating to Los Angeles, she transitioned into English-language films, appearing in projects such as Knock Knock, War Dogs and Hands of Stone.
De Armas gained international recognition with Denis Villeneuve’s science-fiction film Blade Runner 2049 (2017), in which she played Joi. Her profile grew further with Rian Johnson’s mystery film Knives Out (2019), where she played Marta Cabrera alongside Daniel Craig and an ensemble cast.
She subsequently appeared as CIA agent Paloma in the James Bond film No Time to Die (2021) and portrayed Marilyn Monroe in Andrew Dominik’s Blonde (2022). Her performance in Blonde earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
In 2025, de Armas took the lead role of Eve Macarro in Ballerina, a spin-off from the John Wick franchise.
Ana de Armas Early Life
Ana Celia de Armas Caso was born on April 30, 1988, in Cuba. She spent part of her childhood in Santa Cruz del Norte before her family moved to Havana when she was nine.
She began studying at Cuba’s National Theatre School at 14 and made her feature-film debut at 16 in Una rosa de Francia, released in 2006.
At 18, de Armas moved to Spain to pursue further acting opportunities. Her Spanish heritage through her grandparents helped facilitate her move, and she soon obtained a major television role.
Ana de Armas in El Internado
One of de Armas’s earliest major roles was Carolina Leal in the Spanish mystery drama El Internado.
The series ran from 2007 through 2010 and became an important early platform for de Armas. Her performance helped establish her as a recognizable young actress in Spain before she later moved into international film work.
Ana de Armas in Hollywood
De Armas moved to Los Angeles in 2014 and began developing an English-language film career. Her early Hollywood credits included the thriller Knock Knock with Keanu Reeves, followed by Hands of Stone and War Dogs.
She had to develop her English skills after arriving in the United States and subsequently took on increasingly prominent English-language roles.
Ana de Armas in Blade Runner 2049
Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 became a major turning point in de Armas’s Hollywood career.
She played Joi, an advanced holographic artificial-intelligence companion associated with Ryan Gosling’s character, Officer K. Her performance brought emotional depth to a science-fiction story focused on artificial intelligence, identity and humanity.
The film established de Armas as an increasingly prominent international actress and opened the way to more high-profile projects.
Ana de Armas in Knives Out
In Rian Johnson’s 2019 mystery film Knives Out, de Armas played Marta Cabrera, a nurse whose relationship with the wealthy Thrombey family places her at the center of the murder investigation.
The film featured Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Christopher Plummer and several other major actors. De Armas’s performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical.
Knives Out remains one of the most acclaimed films in her filmography, with Rotten Tomatoes currently listing a 97% critics score.
Ana de Armas as a James Bond Girl
De Armas joined the James Bond franchise in No Time to Die (2021), playing Paloma, a CIA agent who assists Daniel Craig’s James Bond during a mission in Cuba.
Although her screen time is relatively limited, the role became one of the most widely discussed supporting performances in the film. The movie was Daniel Craig’s final appearance as James Bond.
Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe
In Blonde (2022), directed by Andrew Dominik, de Armas portrayed Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe, exploring the public and private sides of Monroe’s life through a fictionalized dramatic interpretation.
The performance earned de Armas an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She became the first Cuban actress nominated for the category.
The role represented one of the most demanding dramatic performances of her career and brought her major awards recognition.
Ana de Armas in The Gray Man
De Armas reunited with Ryan Gosling in Netflix’s 2022 action thriller The Gray Man, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo.
She played Dani Miranda, a CIA operative who becomes involved in the film’s central conflict alongside Gosling’s character. The project further expanded her action-film résumé.
Ana de Armas in Ghosted
In Apple’s 2023 action-romantic comedy Ghosted, de Armas starred opposite Chris Evans as Sadie Rhodes, a woman whose secret profession complicates a new relationship.
The film marked another collaboration between de Armas and Evans after their earlier work together.
Ana de Armas in Ballerina
Ballerina, released in 2025, gave de Armas a leading role in the John Wick universe. She played Eve Macarro, a trained assassin seeking revenge.
The film was directed by Len Wiseman and featured connections to the wider John Wick mythology, including an appearance by Keanu Reeves as John Wick. De Armas also received an executive-producer credit.
Ana de Armas Movies
- Una rosa de Francia (2006) — Her feature-film debut.
- El callejón (2011) — Spanish horror thriller.
- Knock Knock (2015) — English-language Hollywood debut alongside Keanu Reeves.
- Hands of Stone (2016) — Biographical sports drama.
- War Dogs (2016) — Crime comedy directed by Todd Phillips.
- Blade Runner 2049 (2017) — Played Joi.
- Knives Out (2019) — Played Marta Cabrera.
- No Time to Die (2021) — Played CIA agent Paloma.
- Deep Water (2022) — Psychological thriller with Ben Affleck.
- Blonde (2022) — Played Marilyn Monroe.
- The Gray Man (2022) — Played Dani Miranda.
- Ghosted (2023) — Played Sadie Rhodes.
- Eden (2025) — Ron Howard survival thriller.
- Ballerina (2025) — Played Eve Macarro in the John Wick universe.
Her filmography spans Spanish-language productions, Hollywood thrillers, science fiction, mystery, action, biographical drama and franchise films.
Ana de Armas Family
Ana de Armas is the daughter of Ramón de Armas and Ana Caso and has a brother, Francisco Javier de Armas Caso. Her family lived in Cuba during her childhood before she eventually moved abroad to pursue acting.
De Armas was previously married to Spanish actor Marc Clotet from 2011 until their divorce in 2013. IMDb currently lists no children.
Ana de Armas Net Worth
Ana de Armas has not publicly disclosed a verified net-worth figure. Current celebrity-finance estimates vary substantially, and there is not enough reliable public financial documentation to present one figure as confirmed.
Her known income sources include film and television acting, producing credits and commercial/brand partnerships. Current 2026 reporting also notes that her personal financial details remain largely private.
Celebbuddy recommendation: avoid presenting an exact net-worth number unless it is clearly identified as an estimate and accompanied by its source.
Ana de Armas Awards and Nominations
De Armas has received significant awards recognition during her Hollywood career.
- Golden Globe: Nominated for Best Actress for Knives Out.
- Academy Awards: Nominated for Best Actress for Blonde.
- BAFTA: Received recognition for her performance in Blonde.
- SAG Awards: Received recognition for her work in Blonde.
Her Academy Award nomination for Blonde was particularly notable because it made her the first Cuban actress nominated for Best Actress.
Ana de Armas Upcoming Movies and Projects
Deeper
Status: In development/production activity reported
Director: Doug Liman
Deeper is a science-fiction thriller associated with director Doug Liman. Ana de Armas is attached to the project, with Tom Cruise also reported in connection with the film. Its release timing remains unconfirmed.
Reenactment
Status: Post-production/currently listed project
De Armas is attached to Reenactment, a project associated with Benicio del Toro and Cameron Diaz and directed by Grant Singer. Current film databases list it among her upcoming projects.
Impunity
Status: Upcoming
Impunity is listed among de Armas’s upcoming projects, with current databases placing it around 2027. The project’s release details remain subject to change.
Bananas
Status: Television project in development
De Armas is attached to the Apple TV+ project Bananas, associated with writer/director David O. Russell and co-starring Oscar Isaac. Current reports describe the project as being in development rather than having a confirmed release date.
Ana de Armas Social Media
Ana de Armas maintains a public Instagram presence under @ana_d_armas. Current 2026 sources identify this as her verified Instagram account.
For Celebbuddy, only social accounts that can be reliably verified should be listed as official. At present, a definitive personal X, TikTok or Facebook account could not be established from sufficiently authoritative sources.
Ana de Armas Latest News
As of September 2026, de Armas’s recent career has centered on her transition into leading roles in action and thriller projects following Ballerina.
Her upcoming slate includes projects such as Reenactment, Deeper and Impunity, while television development includes Apple’s Bananas. Release dates and production statuses remain subject to change.
Ana de Armas Career
Ana de Armas’s career has progressed from Cuban cinema and Spanish television to major Hollywood productions and internationally recognized performances.
Blade Runner 2049 introduced her to a broad global audience, while Knives Out established her as a leading performer in a major ensemble cast. Her Bond role in No Time to Die, Academy Award-nominated performance in Blonde and starring role in Ballerina subsequently expanded her range across major genres.
Her career now combines acting with producing and a growing slate of film and television projects, including action, science fiction, thriller and drama productions.
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