Ana de Armas: 7 Fascinating Facts About the Ballerina Actress

As Ballerina pirouettes into cinemas this summer, Ana de Armas reminds us once again why she's more than just a pretty face. With a Cuban heart, European flair, and Hollywood magnetism, the actress brings steel beneath her softness and poise behind every performance. Here are seven things you (probably) didn’t know about the Louis Vuitton muse and rising action heroine.

All images courtesy of @ana_d_armas/Instagram.

1. She’s a Self-Taught English Speaker

When Ana de Armas moved to Los Angeles in 2014, she didn’t speak a word of English. Rather than let that stop her, she set herself a near-impossible goal: to learn the language well enough to land roles in Hollywood. Within months, she was cast opposite Keanu Reeves in Knock Knock and has since proven her range in everything from Blade Runner 2049 to Knives Out.

2. She Can Throw a Punch

While she exudes elegance on the red carpet, Ana’s become one of Hollywood’s most bankable action stars. Her role as CIA assassin Paloma in No Time To Die was one of the film’s most talked-about sequences – parts lethal and luminous. Now, with Ballerina, a John Wick spin-off, she steps fully into the action spotlight.

3. Her Big Break Was in Spain

Before Hollywood came calling, Ana rose to fame in Spain on the hit series El Internado, a boarding school thriller that earned cult status. She moved from Cuba to Madrid at just 18, armed with €200 and an unwavering belief in her talent.

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4. She’s a Softie at Heart – Especially When It Comes to Her Dogs

Despite her red-carpet glamour and intense filmography, Ana is a self-confessed homebody. Her constant companions are her pups, which she constantly shares pics of on Instagram.

5. She Poured Herself Into Playing Marilyn Monroe

To prepare for her controversial role in Blonde, Ana studied Marilyn Monroe’s voice, posture, and emotional cadence with obsessive detail. She reportedly worked with a dialect coach for nearly a year and even felt Monroe’s “presence” on set. The performance earned her her first Oscar nomination.

6. She's a Fashion Icon

Now a Louis Vuitton global ambassador, Ana seamlessly blends Old Hollywood glamour with contemporary minimalism. Her off-duty looks often nod to her Cuban roots, with sun-kissed skin, tousled hair, and unfussy tailoring.

7. She’s Navigated Fame on Her Own Terms

After a highly publicised romance with Ben Affleck, Ana traded LA for Vermont, seeking privacy and peace. These days, she’s happily low-profile and has been linked to Hollywood star Tom Cruise, though neither party has confirmed this.