**Ana de Armas** (Santa Cruz del Norte, Cuba, 1988) is a Cuban-Spanish actress who established herself in Hollywood for her versatility and charisma. After an initial career in Spain (known for the series *El Internado*), she moved to the United States, quickly gaining international recognition.

She shone as the AI Joi in *Blade Runner 2049* (2017), followed by her acclaimed portrayal of nurse Marta Cabrera in *Knives Out* (2019), which earned her a Golden Globe nomination and highlighted her ability to balance vulnerability and strength. She later demonstrated dynamism as Paloma in *No Time to Die* (2021).

Her most acclaimed performance was as Marilyn Monroe in *Blonde* (2022), which earned her an Oscar nomination and confirmed her remarkable transformative ability. De Armas is recognized for her dramatic intensity and her ability to bring complex, intelligent, and resilient female characters to life, spanning various genres.