Ana de Armas was born in Cuba on April 30, 1988. At the age of 14, she began her studies at the National Theatre School of Havana, where she graduated after 4 years. At the age of 16, she made her first film, Virgin Rose (2006), directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón. A few titles came after until she moved to Spain, where she continued her film career, and started on TV. In 2014 she moved to Los Angeles. She has appeared in films such as War Dogs (2016), Hands of Stone (2016) and Blade Runner 2049 (2017).

Marc Clotet (July 2011 - 2013)

Trivia

Was born in Cuba and moved to Spain when she was 19.
She has central heterochromia. While both of her eyes are green, they have a brown center. In addition, her irises have small dark brown spots.
She only spoke Spanish before moving to the USA. When she arrived in Los Angeles, she was so determined to audition for parts that she pushed herself to learn English, which she managed to do within two years. Her first ever English speaking part was in Knock Knock (2015), and it all went from there.
Distant relative of Danny Pino's maternal grandfather Pedro Gonzalo de Armas.

Personal Quotes 

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.
I want to try as many different roles as I can. I want to do everything.
My childhood memories are amazing; I had freedom in every way - but I see everything from a different perspective now that I live outside.
I always need to keep moving.
I don't want to be in the spotlight, ever! I don't know why I got in this profession!
You can always go back to the place where you were comfortable, the place where you're from.
Moving to L.A. was hard. I had a career in Spain, and you have to forget your ego. I was a nobody again.
I know it sounds like I'm playing all these wives and girlfriends, but they're not waiting at home. I wear the pants.
I think I had 'Super Mario' and 'Tetris' around, and that's it.
My grandparents were from Spain, and I had a Spanish passport.
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.
I didn't get to play many video games when I was growing up.
I put a lot of trust in my stylist, Micaela Erlanger.
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.
I can't stay in one place for too long.
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.