Ana de Armas: Celebrating her Birthday in Cuba
Ana de Armas, the talented Cuban actress, is experiencing one of the sweetest moments of her career in Hollywood. The movie star, who turns 35 this Sunday, decided to celebrate her birthday in her homeland of Cuba. That is why Ana was captured upon her arrival at the José Martí international airport in Havana.
Emotional Reunion
Ana was received by her best friend and Cuban actress, Claudia Muma Alvariño. Claudia documented her emotional reunion and shared it on her social networks. In the video, you can see Ana de Armas and Claudia melt into an emotional hug that ended with Ana shedding tears of happiness.
Return of Ana de Armas to Cuba
The actress of “Ghosted” feels nostalgic to return to her land, her roots, and her best friend, with whom she studied acting before moving from Cuba to Spain in search of opportunities.
Ana de Armas’s Journey to Hollywood
Born in the small town of Santa Cruz del Norte, near Havana, Ana showed an interest in acting from a very young age. She began studying at the National Theater School of Cuba and at the age of 16, she auditioned for a movie, where she was selected to play a supporting role.
In 2006, Ana decided to move to Spain to look for professional opportunities. There, she worked in Spanish productions, both on film and television, and gained recognition for her acting talent. She participated in films such as Mentiras y Gordas (2009) and For a Fistful of Kisses (2014).
Ana de Armas in International Cinema
In 2015, Ana de Armas was selected to play Carolina Leal in the movie Knock Knock, directed by Eli Roth and starring Keanu Reeves. This role opened the doors of Hollywood for her, and she began to receive proposals for renowned projects.
Her acclaimed portrayal in the movie Blade Runner 2049 (2017), where she played Joi, earned her worldwide recognition and numerous opportunities. Since then, she has worked in films such as Puñales por el Espalda (2019) and No Time to Die (2021), as well as starring in the Marilyn Monroe biopic, Blonde.
Continued Success
Ana de Armas’s emotional reunion with her homeland and her best friend Claudia Muma Alvariño shows that the actress continues to value her roots and her culture. With her talent and dedication, Ana de Armas has made her way in Hollywood and has become one of the most talented and recognizable actresses of her generation.
