<p><strong>Ana de Armas</strong> celebrates her birthday after spending years turning what once looked like an unlikely journey into one of the industry’s most fascinating success stories. Born in Havana and later launched to fame through Spanish television with <strong><em>El Internado</em></strong>, the actress arrived in Los Angeles in 2014 barely speaking English, yet quickly began landing roles alongside big stars.</p>



<p>That transition from Cuban cinema to major productions became the foundation of a career defined by constant reinvention. Today, her filmography reflects a rare balance between commercial success, awards recognition and the kind of screen presence that keeps redefining her place in modern Hollywood.</p>



<h2>How Ana de Armas Built One of Hollywood’s Fastest-Rising Careers</h2>



<p>Ana de Armas’ path to Hollywood began in Cuba, where she was born in Havana and raised in the small town of Santa Cruz del Norte. <strong>At just 14 years old, she entered the National Theater School of Havana</strong> and made her film debut shortly after in <em>Una rosa de Francia</em> in 2006. </p>



<p>But her ambitions quickly extended beyond Cuban cinema. <strong>At 18, she moved to Madrid</strong>, taking advantage of her Spanish citizenship through her family, and soon landed a breakout role in the hit teen drama <em>El Internado</em>, which turned her into one of Spain’s rising television stars.</p>



<p>After several successful years in Spain, she made another risky decision: <strong>moving to Los Angeles in 2014 without fully speaking English</strong>. According to multiple interviews over the years, she learned lines phonetically at first while taking intensive language classes and auditioning for English-speaking roles. </p>



<p>Her early Hollywood appearances in <em>Knock Knock</em> and <em>War Dog</em>s helped open doors, but it was Denis Villeneuve’s <em>Blade Runner 2049 </em>that changed the trajectory of her career internationally.</p>



<p>The momentum only accelerated afterward. In 2019, <em>Knives Out</em> transformed her into one of Hollywood’s breakout stars,<strong> earning her a Golden Globe nominatio</strong>n and widespread praise for her performance as Marta Cabrera. </p>



<p>She later joined the James Bond franchise in <em>No Time to Die</em>, portrayed Marilyn Monroe in <em>Blonde</em> — becoming the <strong>first Cuban actress nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress</strong> — and eventually stepped into full action-star territory with the John Wick spin-off <em>Ballerina</em>.</p>



<h2>Ana de Armas’ Top 5 Most Important Roles</h2>



<ul><li><strong>Knives Out (2019)</strong></li></ul>



<p>This was the film that fully established Ana de Armas as a Hollywood leading actress. Playing Marta Cabrera alongside Daniel Craig, Chris Evans and Jamie Lee Curtis, she became the emotional center of the mystery film and earned her first Golden Globe nomination. Many fans and critics still consider it her definitive breakout role.</p>



<ul><li><strong>Blade Runner 2049 (2017)</strong></li></ul>



<p>Her performance as Joi, the holographic AI companion opposite Ryan Gosling, gave de Armas worldwide visibility. Critics praised the emotional depth she brought to a futuristic digital character, and the role proved she could stand out in major studio productions.</p>



<ul><li><strong>No Time to Die (2021)</strong></li></ul>



<p>Even with limited screen time, de Armas became one of the most talked-about parts of Daniel Craig’s final James Bond film. Her character Paloma mixed humor, charm and action in a performance many viewers felt deserved even more scenes.</p>



<ul><li><strong>Blonde (2022)</strong></li></ul>



<p>Taking on Marilyn Monroe represented the most challenging role of her career. The film divided audiences and critics, but de Armas’ performance received major acclaim and earned her Academy Award, BAFTA, SAG and Golden Globe nominations.</p>



<ul><li><strong>Ballerina (2025)</strong></li></ul>



<p>With the John Wick spin-off Ballerina, Ana de Armas officially entered blockbuster action-star territory as the lead of a major franchise film. The role marked a new stage in her career, proving she could carry a large-scale action movie on her own.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://spoiler.bolavip.com/en/topic/ana-de-armas">Ana de Armas</a></strong> returns to portray an assassin in “<strong>Ballerina</strong>“, the upcoming film in the John Wick universe, set to be released in mid-2025. The film has become one of the most anticipated releases since the launch of its trailer.</p>



<p>Directed by <strong>Len Wiseman</strong>, this spin-off will also feature <strong><a href="https://spoiler.bolavip.com/en/topic/keanu-reeves">Keanu Reeves</a></strong> and explores the world of ballet assassins, connecting with the themes of revenge and artistry that define the main series.</p>



<p>The screenplay is crafted by<strong> Shay Hatten</strong> and <strong>Derek Kolstad</strong>, linking the stories from the original installments with new material. It will be interesting to see how the timeline unfolds in this <a href="https://spoiler.bolavip.com/en/topic/drama">dramatic</a> narrative.</p>



<h2>After which John Wick movie comes Ballerina?</h2>



<p>“Ballerina” with Ana de Armas is chronologically set <strong>after John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and before John Wick: Chapter 4</strong>. This means it will explore events that occur in the universe during that time interval.</p>



<p>In theory, it should connect the stories and characters of both <a href="https://spoiler.bolavip.com/en/movies">movies</a>, so several original actors will be returning for the spin-off. <strong>Keanu Reeves</strong>, <strong>Anjelica Huston</strong> and <strong>Ian McShane</strong> are some of the confirmed cast members.</p>



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<p>The protagonist is a young assassin seeking revenge for the murder of her family. The plot explores her journey through the violent world of assassins and her training in ballet, which symbolizes grace and precision.</p>



<p>Although specific details have not been revealed, it is expected to address themes of revenge, identity and the sacrifices made in pursuit of vengeance. It aims to expand the universe by exploring the assassin community in greater depth.</p>



<h2>What is Ballerina about?</h2>



<p>“<strong>Ballerina</strong>” follows a young assassin named Rooney (Eve), trained in the lethal traditions of Ruska, who seeks to avenge the death of her family. She embarks on a mission with the goal of eliminating all those responsible.</p>


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<p>“<strong>Ballerina</strong>” is the upcoming <a href="https://spoiler.bolavip.com/en/movies">film</a> that will join the <strong>John Wick</strong> universe to continue the story of one of the franchise’s most beloved characters: a ballerina assassin named Eve Macarro (played by the talented <strong>Ana de Armas</strong>).</p>



<p>Details about the plot have not been fully revealed yet, but sources like Parade report that it follows Eve on a mission to hunt down the people who killed her family, and that she is “trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma”.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://spoiler.bolavip.com/en/topic/keanu-reeves">Keanu Reeves</a></strong> and other original stars from the franchise will join the Cuban-Spanish actress in two main roles, alongside <strong>Norman Reedus</strong> (The Walking Dead), who is one of the key additions to the new cast.</p>



<h2>When is Ballerina coming to theaters?</h2>



<p>Now that Lionsgate has released the first teaser for “Ballerina”, we not only have an idea of what to expect, but we also know when it will hit the big screen. <strong>It is scheduled to debut on June 6, 2025</strong>.</p>



<p>The action <a href="https://spoiler.bolavip.com/en/topic/drama">drama</a> will arrive just in time to be part of the summer blockbuster season. Its delay from 2024 has worked in its favor, and it will undoubtedly be one of the most anticipated titles of next year.</p>



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<h2>When will Ballerina be released on streaming?</h2>



<p>As expected, “Ballerina” will not have a unique streaming debut, but will first go through theaters. It is still unknown when it might arrive, but it is confirmed that <strong>it</strong> <strong>will join the <a href="https://spoiler.bolavip.com/en/peacock">Peacock</a></strong> catalog at some point in 2025.</p>



<p>It is estimated that it could arrive about six months after its theatrical release, meaning it would be available by December. This pattern is based on <strong>Lionsgate</strong>‘s recent history, as seen with its John Wick films.</p>


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