Ana de Armas

I didn't get to play many video games when I was growing up. ”

The thing is to convince people that a part not written for a Latina woman - or maybe not even written for a woman at all - is a female part. You convince them you can do it. ”

The first 'Blade Runner' is a cool movie. It's a classic. Just to be part of the sequel was such an honor and a beautiful learning experience. ”

I want to do everything and beyond. I want to create impact. ”

When I moved to L.A. and had my first meeting with my agents, they asked me what I wanted for my career. And I didn't speak English at the time, but I did say, 'I wanna be Ryan Gosling as a woman.' So I got very excited to play opposite him. ”

Moving to L.A. was hard. I had a career in Spain, and you have to forget your ego. I was a nobody again. ”

I don't want to be in the spotlight, ever! I don't know why I got in this profession! ”

You can always go back to the place where you were comfortable, the place where you're from. ”

I can't stay in one place for too long. ”

After having a career in Spain for eight years, I went back to being anonymous again, having to prove myself to the industry and myself, to prove I was capable of acting in a different language. It was a good challenge, and I can't complain. ”