23 facts about Ana de Armas, The First Latina Bond Girl
Weâve recently been treated to some more talk about next yearâs Bond film, only to find out that our girl Ana de Armas will be gracing us with her presence once more on the big screen! Letâs be real: thatâs hella exciting for us fans. But, how much of a true Ana de Armas stan are you? Test your know-how against our list of 23 facts about Ana de Armas.
1. Her birthday is on the 30th of April 1988.
This makes her a Taurus, babes. If you were best friends with her, sheâd be the down-to-earth, grounded friend out of the two of you. Sheâd probably also be the most stubborn, too – but at least youâd know that you can always count on her to pull through for you.
2. She was born and raised in Cuba.
It wouldnât surprise us if her heart is in Havana – she was raised there. In fact, Ana studied acting at Teatro Nacional de Cubafrom the tender age of 12. She clearly knew she was destined for acting, right from the start!
3. Even if you think you havenât seen Ana before, you probably have.
Her biggest role to date was in Blade Runner 2049. Thatâs right, nerds – she played Joi, Officer Kâs (Ryan Gosling) holographic girlfriend. Apparently watching the final cut of the film was a hugely emotional experience for Ana, who shed some tears and grabbed a box of tissues once the credits started to roll.
4. Sheâs been married ⊠and divorced.
Our beloved Ana got married to Spanish model Marc Clotet in 2011. However, it didnât last long: they split only two short years later. Even though Anaâs been linked to other guys every now and again, it seems that sheâs been pretty comfortable living the single life. It wouldnât surprise us if she said that lifeâs too busy these days for dating, especially now that Anaâs making a name for herself in Hollywood!
5. Ana made her acting debut in 2006.
We know, we know: 2006 was a long time ago! We donât blame you if you canât remember that far back. But, thatâs when Ana started her professional acting career, in the film Una rosa de Francia.
6. She has central heterochromia.
Donât worry, as much as it sounds like a deadly disease, itâs not. Itâs the technical term for someone with Anaâs eye color: even though both of her eyes are green, they have a brown center. Or more simply, she has hazel eyes!
7. Ana only spoke Spanish before moving to the US.
She was so determined to get acting work in the US that she learned English in just two years! If we were a Lady Gaga meme, weâd say Ana is talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular – okay, you get the picture.
8. She has Spanish heritage.
Because Anaâs grandparents on her motherâs side are Spanish, she has a Spanish passport.
9. The first Bond movie she ever saw was Skyfall.
And she also thinks that Raoul Silva (Javier Bardem) âwas the best villain everâ. We agree!
10. Ana has already worked with Daniel Craig before.
While the pair are working together on the set of the new Bond film, the two of them have already filmed an upcoming thriller, Knives Out, together. Letâs hope theyâre not sick of each other yet!
11. While she likes social media, she thinks deeply about the consequences of using it.
As far as Ana is concerned, she believes that everyone should be accountable for what they say on social media, likening interactions on the âgram and Twitter to real life. Wise words, indeed!
12. Anaâs first English-speaking role was in the movie Knock Knock.
This 2015 flick saw her sharing the spotlight with the notoriously kind Keanu Reeves. Even wilder is the fact that when she got the role, she didnât speak a lick of English! It was at this stage that she had to really put her head down and hit the books.
13. So far, sheâs appeared in 13 movies.
But since sheâs been such a busy bee, thatâs going to change pretty soon! Anaâs already expecting four movies to be released this year alone. And, of course, she also now has the new Bond film on the horizon.
14. Sheâs really conscious about finding great roles to play.
She recently said in an interview with Harperâs Bazaar that, âAs a woman and a Latina ⊠I have two separate labels to fight against, but I know I just have to stay strong and true to what I believe in. Itâs important not to compromise your work and ideas for the industry and what some might be expecting you to do or recommending you to follow.â
15. Her character in the new Bond film is called Paloma.
And thatâs all we know, folks. Which is pretty fair – Anaâs been keeping tight-lipped about the role so that nothing is spoiled for us fans!
16. She moved to Spain at the tender age of 18.
But nowadays, she tends to split her time between Cuba and Hollywood. Naturally.
17. Ana de Armas isnât actually her full name.
In fact, itâs Ana Celia de Armas Caso.
18. Sheâs the star for the latest Campari campaign.
What is Campari, you ask? Itâs an Italian bitters, made with an infusion of herbs and fruits – and a prestigious brand thatâs released its newest short film, Entering Red, with Ana at the center of it. âWowâ doesnât even begin to cover it.
19. By the time she moved to the US, Ana was already a household name in Cuba.
Ana was part of the main cast for a show called El Internado, playing the role of Carolina Leal SolĂs. While the whole show ran for seven seasons, across 2007 to 2010, Ana had moved on to bigger and better things by the seventh season.
20. If you thought that she is an only child, youâd be wrong!
Ana also has a brother.
21. Ana also has a pet dog!
That is, she has a pet dog who is a possible contender for the cutest lil animal in the world – and is named Elvis. Even though he looks like just a puppy, Elvis is now over eight years old!
22. She has 1.3 million Insta followers.
Are you jealous? Weâre jealous. Although itâs definitely well-deserved since her feed is FIRE.
23. She appeared in her first music video only last year.
Check out the official video clip for Orishasâ “Everyday,” and keep your eyes peeled for Ana.Although itâs hard to miss her – sheâs the leading lady!
So now you can call yourself a real Ana de Armas stan! Was there anything that surprised you about her, or were you already across all of the nitty gritty details? Tell us about it on our Facebook page – you can find it by clicking on the logo at the top of the page.
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