She began her acting career in Spanish-language films and television shows. One of her early breakthrough roles was in the Spanish film “Una rosa de Francia” (2006). She gained further recognition for her performance in the Spanish television series “El Internado” (2007-2010).
Ana de Armas’s international breakthrough came when she starred in the movie “Blade Runner 2049” (2017), where she played the role of Joi, an artificial intelligence hologram. This role garnered her significant attention and marked her entry into Hollywood.
She continued to rise in Hollywood with roles in films such as “Knock Knock” (2015), “War Dogs” (2016), and “Hands of Stone” (2016). However, her most notable role came as Marta Cabrera in the murder mystery film “Knives Out” (2019), directed by Rian Johnson. The film and her performance were widely acclaimed.