Ana de Armas, the renowned actress celebrated for her recurring philanthropic missions to Cuba laden with essential supplies, continues to bask in success at the box office.
Not only has she triumphed professionally, but she has also adeptly reconstructed her romantic life following breakups with Ben Affleck and Paul Boukadakis, Tinder's vice president.
Adjectives like magnetic, magnificent, and radiantly charismatic have been bestowed upon the 33-year-old Ana de Armas by esteemed critics, including those from The Hollywood Reporter and The New York Times.
Over the past seven years since her transition to Hollywood, her name has progressively soared in prominence, not just on the cinematic stage but also in the gossip columns, chronicling her concluded romance with Ben Affleck (49).
Growing up in Cuba without internet access, Ana, despite her parents being university students, could only catch glimpses of cartoons during weekends. Her desire for cinema sparked early, leading her to visit neighbors' homes to watch movies. After island-based studies, she seized the opportunity at the age of eighteen, armed with a rediscovered red passport, to relocate to Spain.
In Spain, she gained recognition through the six seasons of El Internado and crossed paths with actor Marc Clotet, whom she secretly married in 2011 on a Costa Brava farm. However, the union lasted only a year and a half, with no public images documenting the event.
Driven by hunger and ambition, Ana de Armas, despite her limited English proficiency, ventured into Hollywood, much like Sara Montiel did in 1954. In Knock Knock (2015), she phonetically learned dialogues to act alongside Keanu Reeves. Blade Runner 2049 marked a pivotal moment in her career, working with luminaries like Harrison Ford and Christopher Plummer. She also made history as the first Spanish Bond girl opposite Daniel Craig in No Time to Die.
Her earnings have enabled her to acquire properties in Cuba and Venice Beach, California. The romance that blossomed with Ben Affleck during the filming of Deep Water, set in his opulent Pacific Palisades mansion, unfortunately, ended earlier this year. While Affleck sought solace in Jennifer Lopez, Ana found companionship with Paul Boukadakis, Tinder's attractive executive vice president.
Despite her meteoric Hollywood ascent, Ana de Armas remains grounded in her commitment to philanthropy. During her annual visits to her Caribbean homeland, she brings medicines, clothing, and other necessities to aid the local community. A forthcoming release, where she embodies Marilyn Monroe in the biopic Blonde, is poised to captivate audiences and generate considerable buzz. On September 23, she is scheduled to appear on El Hormiguero 3.0.
