
Ana de Armas: From Blonde to Ballerina – What’s Next for the Rising Star?
by Sweta Das in Entertainment, News on May 11, 2025Ana de Armas has quickly emerged as one of the most for sought-after actresses in Hollywood. Her role of Marilyn Monroe in Blonde and her participation in No Time to Die have not only left every audience in wonder about her striking performances but have also drawn crowds worldwide. Nevertheless, Anastasia’s career ascent is not to end here as her new movie Ballerina is on the verge of being released while her fans and film critics are very curious what the next chapter of this powerful Latina figure will look like.
The Rise of Ana de Armas: From Cuba to Hollywood
Her way to the stars began somewhere in Cuba – the place far from Hollywood’s splendor. The Spanish cinema was the first step in her career Ana made before switching to Hollywood. Her breakthrough role in 2017 came about when she co-starred with Ryan Gosling in Blade Runner 2049, where she played Joi, a holographic AI, and that performance brought her to people’s notice.
What followed this was a showcase of the new Ana’s versatility. She could transform herself from the glamorous and the tragic Marilyn Monroe to No Time to Die’s Paloma who was fierce and took part in a series of action sequences as well. Nevertheless, it’s her intention to star in John Wick which has most of her audiences on a buzz.
Ballerina: Ana’s Bold New Role in the John Wick Universe
June 6, 2025, is the date the motion picture Ballerina will be out in the cinema. It is a gripping action movie and also the freshest John Wick side story. Eve Macarro, a ballerina who has now turned into a successful assassin after joining the John Wick universe, is played by Ana de Armas. It was her personal vendetta that made Eve a killer of her own family; though through the film, she is expected to find not only revenge but a path of recovery combining amazing violence with emotions.
Ballerina gets even more intriguing due to its connection with the John Wick universe. With Keanu Reeves as John Wick himself, and taking place in between John Wick: Chapter 3 and John Wick: Chapter 4, the film is designed to bridge the gap. The reference to the extended John Wick world was the factor that played an essential role in the movie to become the most awaited release of 2025.
The Support Offered by Ana for the Latina Community in Hollywood
Ana de Armas is more than an actress in the industry; she is a change-maker of her own kind who is using her authority to bring about changes to the system and to have more Latina actresses in Hollywood. She has talked about the necessity of making new programs for women of color with characters based on these women rather than reproducing the male characters but with a different aspect.
In a conversation, Ana stressed that gender diversity is unequally important, and that Latina women are worthy of their distinct stories that aren’t relegated to the background or reduced to stereotypes. The call for more action movies, with women as the protagonists, such as Ballerina, that would allow Latina actresses to occupy the center stage was made by her.
New Movie “Blonde” and Its Influence on the Cinema Industry
One of the most notable movies in which Ana de Armas has played a role is that of Marilyn Monroe in Blonde. The topic of the film is the tragic life of Monroe and how fame, identity, and her personal issues became too complex to handle. The performance of Ana in the movie has received numerous accolades, and this film has sparked debates on how women are depicted in the movie industry.
Ana admitted that it was quite a challenge to portray such an iconic person as Marilyn Monroe, particularly in the intimate and vulnerable scenes. She said the scenes in question had been exhausting emotionally, but the crew and her co-stars had made sure that she had been comfortable and safe, thus creating a conscientious and supportive setting.
The Future: What’s Next for Ana de Armas?
While she is at the last stages of preparation for the release of Ballerina, her admirers are also very excited to discover the next thing for Ana. She has not only shown that she can perform well in various genres but has also emerged as one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. Besides her acting skills, Ana’s support for Latina representation and her commitment to the creation of avant-garde films prove that her influence will be lasting in the industry.
Will Ballerina Be the Next Big Franchise Hit?
As the release of Ballerina approaches, everyone is asking only one question – will the movie meet the expectations of the audience? With Ana de Armas as the lead and the John Wick universe supporting the movie, chances are, Ballerina is next in line to be the hit of the century.
However, it is not only the action drive that will attract the crowd but Ana’s charm and character of a woman thirsty for revenge will win the viewers’ hearts. As Ballerina becomes a hit, Ana de Armas could possibly become a bigger star and subsequently we may see more action movies in Hollywood led by Latinas.
Ana de Armas – A Star on the Rise
Without a doubt, Ana de Armas stands as a shining star in the Hollywood sky. Her Blonde character and her latest character in Ballerina, both very different and iconic, have wowed our hearts and brought to life a new phase for Latina actresses in the industry.
So, as we optimistically wait for the Ballerina show to be emceed, one thing we can irrevocably affirm is that Ana de Armas will be a keeper in Hollywood; her glow getting brighter every day.