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Ana de Armas

Acting Born Apr 30, 1988 Santa Cruz del Norte, Cuba 56 credits

Biography

Ana Celia de Armas Caso is a Cuban-born actress who holds Cuban, Spanish, and American citizenship. Born on April 30, 1988, in Santa Cruz del Norte, Cuba, she began her formal acting education at the National Theatre School of Havana at age 14, graduating four years later. Her professional career launched in her home country at age 16. Throughout her career, she has gained international recognition and has been nominated for various industry accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and other professional honors. She is recognized for her work in both Spanish-language and English-language film and television productions, having transitioned from her early roles in Cuba to establishing a significant presence in the international entertainment industry.

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Career

Career overview

De Armas began her acting career in Cuba, securing a leading role in the 2006 romantic crime drama Virgin Rose at age 16. At age 18, she obtained a Spanish passport through her maternal grandparents, which facilitated her move to Madrid, Spain. While in Spain, she starred in the drama series El Internado, which aired from 2007 to 2010. In 2014, she relocated to Los Angeles to pursue opportunities in the American film industry. Her early English-language work included roles in the 2015 psychological thriller Knock Knock, as well as the films Exposed, Hands of Stone, and the 2016 comedy-crime film War Dogs.

She rose to further prominence for her performance as the holographic artificial intelligence character Joi in the 2017 science fiction film Blade Runner 2049. With 51 known acting credits, her career spans a variety of genres across international markets. Her transition from Cuban cinema to Hollywood productions has established her as a versatile performer in contemporary film and television.

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Career timeline

BallerinaBallerina · Executive ProducerEden
GhostedGhosted · Executive Producer
Deep WaterThe Gray ManBlonde
No Time to DieDesigning Bond
The Night ClerkWasp NetworkSergio
The Kelly Clarkson ShowKnives OutThe Informer
Corazón
Blade Runner 2049Overdrive
QuotidienWar DogsExposedHands of Stone
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertHot OnesKnock KnockAnabel
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonLate Night with Seth MeyersVariety Studio: Actors on ActorsFor a Handful of Kisses
Faraday
Perrito Chino
ÁnimaBlind Alley
Hispania, The Legend
Sex, Party and LiesAnd for Dessert?
The Boarding SchoolMadrigalThe Lost Eden
Virgin Rose
Access Hollywood
Saturday Night Live
The OscarsThe Oscars
Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe Awards

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