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

Mar. 15, 2025

Ana de Armas arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California on March 12, 2023 ; Manuel Anido Cuesta during the grand opening of La Casa Del Habano on November 30, 2023.Photo:Steve Granitz/FilmMagic ; Ahmed Binsulayem/ X

Steve Granitz/FilmMagic ; Ahmed Binsulayem/ X

Ana de Armasis cozying up to a new beau.

TheKnives Outstar 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 werephotographed sharing a kissduring an evening stroll in Madrid.

The Golden Globe-nominated actress previously dated Tinder executivePaul Boukadakisfollowing her breakup withDeep WatercostarBen Affleck. The twowere first seen together in March 2020before 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, tellingVarietyin 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

Ana de Armas attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023, in Hollywood, California.Kayla Oaddams/WireImage

Kayla Oaddams/WireImage

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

Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel with his wife Lis Cuesta Peraza and stepson Manuel Anido Cuesta in St. Stephen’s Green in Dublin.PA Images / Alamy

PA Images / Alamy

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

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 toThe 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

Ana de Armas attends the Netflix Oscar Nominee Celebration at Sunset Tower Hotel on March 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Charley Gallay/Getty

Charley Gallay/Getty

In a July 2022 interview withElle, 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 toldVarietythat 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.”

source: people.com