Ana de Armas Advocates for More Latinas in Action Films

Ana de Armas, reflecting on her role as Paloma in the James Bond film No Time to Die, has become a vocal advocate for greater Latina representation in action films. She described her experience on the Bond set as magical and praised her character as one of her favorites, emphasizing the importance of Latinas leading their own films rather than remaining side characters. De Armas joins a small group of Latina actresses who have previously appeared in Bond movies, and cites her advocacy as part of a broader push for inclusivity in traditionally underrepresented genres. She further noted that while the Bond franchise has included strong female roles, there remains a need for more diverse leading parts for Latina actresses. Building on her action credentials, de Armas has starred in other action-oriented projects, including the John Wick spinoff Ballerina. Her public stance aims to inspire Hollywood to cast Latina women not just as supporting characters, but as action stars in their own right.