Who Is Ana de Armas' Rumored Boyfriend? All About Manuel Anido Cuesta, the Stepson of the President of Cuba

11/22/2024 03:33 PM

The 'Knives Out' actress was spotted kissing the stepson of the president of Cuba in late November

Ana de Armas is cozying up to a new beau.

The Knives Out star was first romantically linked to Manuel Anido Cuesta, the stepson of President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez of Cuba, in late November. The Cuba natives have yet to publicly confirm a relationship, but were photographed sharing a kiss during an evening stroll in Madrid.

The Golden Globe-nominated actress previously dated Tinder executive Paul Boukadakis following her breakup with Deep Water costar Ben Affleck. The two were first seen together in March 2020 before their "completely amicable" split in January 2021, a source told PEOPLE.

The intense public attention surrounding her relationship with Affleck took a toll on De Armas, prompting her to leave Los Angeles and strive for a more private life. The actress has been vocal about her desire to keep the focus on her career, telling Variety in 2022 that she is "not interested" in the other aspects of fame.

"I'm just interested in my work. I want to be remembered for that," she said. "The other side, I'm not interested."

So who is Ana de Armas' rumored boyfriend? Here's everything to know about Manuel Anido Cuesta and his relationship with the actress.

They were first spotted together in November 2024

De Armas and Anido Cuesta were first spotted together in late November during an evening stroll in Madrid. The pair were photographed walking alongside one another before stopping to share a romantic kiss.

The actress and her rumored beau were dressed in long coats, with de Armas bundled up in a white jacket and Anido Cuesta opting for a sleek black one. The intimate moment sparked speculation that the two had a romance brewing.

He is the stepson of the president of Cuba

Anido Cuesta's mother, Lis Cuesta Peraza, is the second wife of Cuba's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel.

In April 2018, Díaz-Canel made history when he became president, becoming the first leader outside the Castro family to govern Cuba in decades, according to The New York Times. In April 2021, he further solidified his role in the country's leadership by assuming the position of first secretary of the Central Committee of the Cuban Communist Party.

Cuesta Peraza is a tourism executive who has since transitioned into her role as Cuba's First Lady.

He accompanies his stepfather on work trips

Díaz-Canel frequently travels internationally for business, and Anido Cuesta often accompanies him. In October 2019, Anido Cuesta joined his stepfather and mother on a three-day trip to Ireland. This visit was significant, as it marked the first time a Cuban president had visited Ireland in an official capacity, according to The Irish Times.

Four years later, in June 2023, Anido Cuesta traveled with his stepfather across the Atlantic once again for a visit to the Vatican, where Díaz-Canel held a private meeting with Pope Francis.

De Armas previously spoke about struggling to date in the public eye

In a July 2022 interview with Elle, de Armas reflected on the intense public scrutiny surrounding her relationship with Affleck, calling the experience "horrible" and revealing that the overwhelming attention was one of the reasons she left L.A.

"Going through it [myself] confirmed my thoughts about, 'This is not the place for me to be,' " she said. "It became a little bit too much. There's no escape. There's no way out."

De Armas told Variety that she struggled with being in the spotlight and preferred the focus to be on her projects.

"I have never been someone that wants any attention that's not about my work," she said. "But, especially in this country, I don't know how you can find protection. I don't know how you can stop that from happening, other than leaving."