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Ana de Armas turns 36: How the Oscar nominee jumps between dramas and action movies

In addition to receiving acclaim for playing characters such as Marilyn Monroe, the Cuban actress has taken on roles in action films alongside Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling

During this time, the actress has developed into a versatile talent, primarily in dramas and thrillers, working close to well-known actors such as Keanu Reeves (in Knock, Knock, her English-language debut), Miles Teller and Jonah Hill (in War Dogs), and acclaimed directors such as Denis Villeneuve (in Blade Runner 2049), and Rian Johnson (in Knives Out), which propelled her on her way to an Oscar nomination after working with Andrew Dominik on the controversial Blonde, inspired by the life of Marilyn Monroe. The person who saw Ana de Armas’ capabilities as an action star was Cary Joji Fukunaga, director of the most recent installment of the James Bond franchise, No Time To Die. Although the film generated mixed reactions for the way it depicted Monroe’s life, her performance was applauded, and it seemed a sign that it would not be the first time she would receive such an honor (Michelle Yeoh took the award during the ceremony).

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