The moment Hollywood knew they had poached a star in the making with Cuban-Spanish actress Ana de Armas was her holographic role in sci-fi sequel Blade Runner 2049 in 2017.
Yes, Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford starred, and yes, it was praised for its stunning visuals and clever script, but at the time, it was a relatively unknown Ana who stole every scene she was in.
Fast forward to 2023 and to say Ana’s career has blossomed would be a mammoth understatement. She has ticked off playing a Bond girl and proudly received an Oscar nod for Best Actress after portraying none other than Marilyn Monroe in biographical film Blonde.
As she continues to ramp up her credentials, here is everything you need to know about Ana de Armas.
How old is Ana de Armas and what is her background?
Ana was born on 30 April 1988, in Havana, Cuba, making her 35 years old.
Throughout her childhood and teenage years, she had no internet access and her knowledge of popular culture outside of her native Cuba was limited. However, she would watch Hollywood films at a next-door neighbour’s, which led her to practise and memorise monologues in front of the mirror. Then, after deciding that acting was her calling, she successfully joined Havana’s National Theatre of Cuba.
Ana secured her first leading role in romantic drama Una rosa de Francia before relocating to Madrid aged 18. It was here she acquired a long-running stint in the popular teen thriller El Internado between 2007 and 2010.
After uprooting to Los Angeles, Ana had roles in Knock Knock and War Dogs before her breakthrough in Blade Runner 2049, and most recently starred in Apple TV+’s Ghosted.
Does Ana de Armas have Instagram?
She does indeed. You can join the 11.9 million who already follow her here, where she shares glamorous snaps and work updates.
Who has Ana de Armas dated? Does she have a boyfriend?
Ana is dating tech and media entrepreneur Paul Boukadakis, but they keep the details of their relationship under wraps.
They were first linked two years ago, six months after she split from Ben Affleck. The former love interests met on the set of Deep Water, but the 'horrible' attention surrounding their relationship contributed to their break-up after a year.
Multiple sources told People, 'Ben is no longer dating Ana. She broke it off. Their relationship was complicated. Ana doesn't want to be Los Angeles based and Ben obviously has to since his kids live in Los Angeles.
'This is something that was mutual and something that is completely amicable. They are in different points in their lives - there is deep love and respect there. Ben continues to want to work on himself. He has three jobs lined up and he's a solid father at home. They are both happy with where they are in their lives.'
She was previously married to Spanish actor Marc Clotet, but they divorced in 2013 after a total of three years together. Ana has also been engaged once before, to talent agent Franklin Latt.