Ana de Armas has become a rising star in Hollywood in recent years. The Cuban-born actress is best known for her roles in Knives Out, Blade Runner 2049, and No Time to Die. With a full CV of acclaimed performances, de Armas has made an indelible mark in the film industry.
Table of Contents:
1. Early Life and Education
2. Early Career
3. Breakthrough Performance
4. Recent Projects
5. Public Image
6. Ana de Armas Quotes
- Early Life and Education
Ana de Armas was born in Cuba on April 30th, 1988. She grew up in a small fishing village situated near the beaches of the Caribbean Sea. Her parents, Ramón and Patricia, worked for the Cuban Navy, and de Armas was raised with an appreciation for the arts. Throughout her childhood and teenage years, she was exposed to the fields of dance and theatre.
At the age of 16, de Armas moved to Madrid to pursue an acting career. To this day, it is believed to be the single most difficult decision she ever had to make. Upon arriving in Madrid, she enrolled in the city’s renowned acting school, Real Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático. While attending the school, de Armas appeared in several professional plays and even some independent films.
- Early Career
Following her time at the Real Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático, de Armas began to find success in small film and television roles. Some of her earliest works include the movie “Una rosa de Francia” and the TV series “Habitaciones para turistas”. Her big break came when she starred in the Spanish situational comedy “El Internado”.
In 2014, de Armas made her American debut in a small role in the movie “Knock, Knock”. Although the movie was not well received by critics, this appearance marked her first foray into the Hollywood market.
- Breakthrough Performance
De Armas’s career began to take off in 2017 when she starred in the psychological film “Blade Runner 2049”. Her portrayal of a robotic companion was widely acclaimed by critics, garnering her a Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Immediately after her success in “Blade Runner 2049”, she began to receive offers for leading roles.
De Armas’s newfound fame also gave her the opportunity to take up more diverse roles. She appeared in a motion capture role opposite Ryan Reynolds in the action-comedy “Six Underground” and even a voiceover role in the animated film “Klaus”.
- Recent Projects
De Armas is currently appearing in a number of high-profile projects. These include her titular role in “No Time to Die”, which is set for release in 2021, and “Deep Water” alongside Ben Affleck.
Another movie in which de Armas is set to star in is the remake of “The Witches”. The fantasy comedy is based on the 1983 book by Roald Dahl and is set to be released in 2021.
- Public Image
Ana de Armas has quickly become one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood. Her social media presence is a testament to her popularity, boasting over 6 million followers on Instagram and a steady stream of photos with her fans.
De Armas is an active charity worker and has raised money for causes as diverse as cancer research and animal welfare. She also promotes environmental protection and is a strong supporter of animal rights organizations such as PETA. She currently serves as an ambassador for the charity Right To Play.
Ana de Armas Quotes
“I don’t want to be in the spotlight, ever! I don’t know why I got in this profession! – Ana de Armas
“It’s hard to explain to my parents what’s going on. You can’t compare Hollywood with Cuba. I didn’t even know I could dream this.” – Ana de Armas
“I know it sounds like I’m playing all these wives and girlfriends, but they’re not waiting at home. I wear the pants.” – Ana de Armas
“I want to show how strong and smart women are. We go through so much. We need to see that on screen. Those female parts are not many, but they are out there, and I have to find some. I want that chance.” – Ana de Armas
“I would watch movies on the couch in my house. If I saw a scene played by a woman or a man – it doesn’t matter – a scene I really liked, I would right away run to the mirror and repeat it.” – Ana de Armas
“This business – the auditions, the anxiety – it’s all so, aaah, crazy! But I can always call my mom in Cuba to be reminded of what real life is.” – Ana de Armas
“It always depends on who you work with. It is not about the budget, not about the countries but about people.” – Ana de Armas
“I think I had ‘Super Mario’ and ‘Tetris’ around, and that’s it.” – Ana de Armas
“I’ve always been very ambitious, and I always knew that I wanted something else. Cuba was a good start, but I knew I wasn’t going to develop a real career, and I wanted to get closer to filmmakers that I wanted to work with.” – Ana de Armas
“You can always go back to the place where you were comfortable, the place where you’re from.” – Ana de Armas
“At some point, I would like to start creating my own things. If people don’t write the scripts I like, then I will do my own.” – Ana de Armas
“When I was twelve, I heard about the National Theater School, and I told my parents, ‘That’s what I want to do.’ And that was it.” – Ana de Armas
“After having a career in Spain for eight years, I went back to being anonymous again, having to prove myself to the industry and myself, to prove I was capable of acting in a different language. It was a good challenge, and I can’t complain.” – Ana de Armas
“My life and career have been a big improvisation.” – Ana de Armas
“I prefer flat shoes and comfort: I feel more like myself.” – Ana de Armas
.My grandparents were from Spain, and I had a Spanish passport.” – Ana de Armas
“I’m ambitious in a good way. I’ve never wanted to settle as long as I’ve thought there’s more.” – Ana de Armas
“I didn’t get to play many video games when I was growing up.” – Ana de Armas
“Moving to L.A. was hard. I had a career in Spain, and you have to forget your ego. I was a nobody again.” – Ana de Armas
“I am not a person who plans things in advance.” – Ana de Armas
“When I was 13, I auditioned for the theater school, and I was there for four years. In the meantime, I did my first three movies, all in Cuba.” – Ana de Armas
“I like vaporous clothing with flowers and colors.” – Ana de Armas
“The first ‘Blade Runner’ is a cool movie. It’s a classic. Just to be part of the sequel was such an honor and a beautiful learning experience.” – Ana de Armas
“When you get to Hollywood, you have to start from zero, whatever you’ve done before.” – Ana de Armas
“I try not to look too far ahead. I’m more about living day to day and working hard. I think it’s great to visualize a dream, but it’s more important to make it come true with your efforts.” – Ana de Armas
“I put a lot of trust in my stylist, Micaela Erlanger.” – Ana de Armas
“When you have three days to work on a scene, you can give all that love to the movie.” – Ana de Armas
“The thing is to convince people that a part not written for a Latina woman – or maybe not even written for a woman at all – is a female part. You convince them you can do it.” – Ana de Armas
“I’ve tried to choose roles where women are not just reacting or waiting for something to happen.” – Ana de Armas
“I normally speak by moving my hands, and I’m very expressive with my face – something Cuban, I guess.” – Ana de Armas
“I want to try as many different roles as I can. I want to do everything.” – Ana de Armas
“I don’t mind playing someone’s girlfriend or wife if I have something to say, if I bring something to the picture if I can be strong and powerful and say smart things. If not, then it’s just boring.” – Ana de Armas
“I’m very impatient. I always want more.” – Ana de Armas
“The sets were incredible. You would walk in at 6 in the morning, and we were really living in ‘Blade Runner.’ – Ana de Armas
“I think women, we are very interesting. We have a lot to say, and sometimes it’s frustrating how all the lead parts are for men.” – Ana de Armas
“When I moved to L.A. and had my first meeting with my agents, they asked me what I wanted for my career. And I didn’t speak English at the time, but I did say, ‘I wanna be Ryan Gosling as a woman.’ So I got very excited to play opposite him.” – Ana de Armas
“Everyone deserves the opportunity to fight for the part they want.” – Ana de Armas
“I don’t like feeling stuck, like I’m not going anywhere.” – Ana de Armas
“I always need to keep moving.” – Ana de Armas
“The truth is that I’m not very disciplined with diets. In general, I do whatever makes me happy in life, and food makes me quite happy! – Ana de Armas
“I can’t stay in one place for too long.” – Ana de Armas
“My childhood memories are amazing; I had freedom in every way – but I see everything from a different perspective now that I live outside.” – Ana de Armas
“I want to do everything and beyond. I want to create impact.” – Ana de Armas
“I moved to Madrid with 200 bucks in my pocket to see what was going to happen. Of course, I didn’t know that 200 euros were nothing, because, in Cuba, 200 was a lot, and the money I had been saving from my movies.” – Ana de Armas
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