Ana de Armas ‘s eye- catching action scene in ” No Time To Die ” has replaced the affirmation ” Bond girl is not a moving vase”.
If you’re a fan of horror movies , you’ve probably seen Ana de Armas playing the role of a charming female assassin Keanu Reeves in Knock Knock. People love like science fiction Armas remembered as a girlfriend of Ryan Gosling ethereal in Blade Runner in 2049 .
And with the action genre, surely viewers can’t miss the blockbuster No Time To Die – the 25th movie revolving around James Bond , but the supporting roles are also impressive enough. Among them is the female CIA agent Paloma played by Armas.
“We have been waiting for this day for a long time. It’s really exciting to share the joy of the film opening with you,” said Ana de Armas at the official premiere of No Time To Die in London, England on September 28.
Bond girl has more than charm
Paloma is one of the three most important female characters in No Time To Die, alongside agent Nomi (Lashana Lynch) and psychologist Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux).
In the film, Paloma cooperates with James Bond ( Daniel Craig ) on an important mission in Havana, Cuba – where the two work together to fight the bad guys. The New York Post assessed how Ana de Armas embodied the character exuding lightness and humor . At first glance, Paloma seems to be a “newbie” in the profession, but the beautiful woman possesses fighting skills that are worthy of caution.
The segment of Armas attacking the opponent in a late dress created a sense of voyeurism for the audience. Honestly, she is the highlight of the film when it breaks the simple meaning of the concept of Bond girl: James Bond’s lover and is often only rated as “a symbol of charm and sophistication”.
“Paloma is clearly a modern Bond girl version of a classic,” says Armas of his lauded character. She emphasized: “People call me Bond women, instead of Bond girl.”
Ana de Armas and Daniel Craig in a scene from the movie. Photo: Harpers Bazaar.
Paloma in Armas’s perception is a woman with inner strength, strength and quite interesting personality. The Cuban actor proudly announced on CNN that in a few moments, the female CIA agent was even more awe-inspiring than James Bond.
On USA Today recently published articles on No Time To Die . The newspaper’s writer, Brian Truitt, called Ana de Armas “a breath of fresh air in the franchise”. He commented: “Behind the wit are Armas’s unstoppable kicks in high heels.”
Cary Joji Fukunaga – director of No Time To Die – revealed that the character Paloma was actually “tailored” for Armas. In other words, the Cuban actress inspired the filmmaker to create this character.
“I think the original Paloma didn’t exist in the story arc. Just through a short conversation, Fukunaga offered to invite me to participate in the film. So, Paloma was born,” the 33-year-old Bond girl shared on CinemaBlend .
When No Time To Die had an initial success at the box office, director Joji Fukunaga also expressed that Armas’ kicks and skirt spins exceeded expectations. In order to have a beautiful scene, the actress worked hard in just 3 weeks, not just luck.
According to the New York Post, No Time To Die deserves to be the work that elevates the career of the Cuban-born star .
Ana de Armas .’s dress
On October 8, The Independent reported that No Time To Die grossed $35 million in its opening three days. The audience thereby animatedly discussed the plot of the film, and they paid special attention to the dress Ana de Armas wore in the important scene.
For example, in the segment with James Bond on a mission at a luxurious party, the female CIA agent appeared in a glossy silk dress with an open back and deep neckline. The blue design also has a thigh slit to create a seductive feeling.
On social networks , the audience did not regret complimenting Armas’s charm in the dress, which sometimes distracted them from the story. “Oh my god! The dress is absolutely beautiful,” The Independent quoted a Twitter user as commenting.
A difficult audience commented: “I feel like No Time To Die is as long as the TV series is boring and confusing. But at least the arrival of Armas saved that bad feeling.”
Ana de Armas’s feverish dress in No Time To Die. Photo: The Sun.
A few days after the movie was released, fans were constantly hunting and looking to buy Armas’s impressive dress. The Independent revealed a dress by Michael Lo Sordo, with a price tag of around £995.
“The Alexandra dress is elegant yet daring, the highlight of the overall Bond girl style,” the company’s sales website describes.
Suttirat Anne Larlarb – the designer responsible for the costumes of the No Time To Die cast – said: “The material of the outfit is quite light but tight enough and has a slit for Paloma to move easily. All of our female characters have their own unique perspective, and so does Paloma. She dresses well not only to show off her figure and sip a vodka martini.”
The dress is currently sold out on the sales website, even the imitation models attract a large number of buyers.
According to Fashionista , the moment Armas sported this design made the audience as obsessed as the white slip-on shoe item and the dark blue outfit of the Squid Game cast .
The three beauties of the blockbuster ‘No Time to Die’
In “No Time to Die”, Léa Seydoux continues to take on the role of Bond girl. Stars Ana de Armas and Lashana Lynch caught the eye when they first joined the James Bond movie franchise.
The beauty played the role of Bond girl twice
On October 4, the BBC reported that No Time to Die set a record as the film with the highest opening in the UK in the series about James Bond. Over the three-day weekend, the film grossed $28.6 million in the UK, bringing its global total to $121 million, according to Comscore. In Daniel Craig’s final film as James Bond, actress Léa Seydoux returns as a Bond girl. In the film, she continues to take on the role of psychiatrist Madeleine Swann and is the lover of agent 007. Previously, the actress impressed when she appeared in Specter and assisted James Bond in his mission. In an interview with Cinema Blend, the director confirmed Seydoux’s role in No Time to Dievery important. The presence of Swann helps James Bond deal with the emotional trauma of Vesper Lynd’s death in Casino Royale. Before playing the lover of agent 007, Léa Seydoux was dubbed the rose of French cinema. Her bold gay role in Blue Is the Warmest Color helped her win the 2013 Cannes Photo Contest. In addition to acting, Léa Seydoux appeared densely on magazine covers and was the face of high fashion brands. . The 36-year-old star is currently busy promoting No Time to Die after being treated for Covid-19. She contracted Covid-19 in July despite having completed two shots of the vaccine, according to Variety.
Cuban rose once dated Ben Affleck
The name Ana de Armas was noticed by the international public after she accepted to participate in the No Time to Die project with Daniel Craig. In the film, the actress plays Paloma, a CIA agent who assists Bond on his mission. The image of the Cuban star in the work about agent 007 received many compliments. She appeared with a black dress with deep slits at the bust and skirt. In a Comicbook interview , Ana de Armas described her character as having a bubbly, at times irresponsible personality while on missions with James Bond. In addition to being noticed when she first joined the 007 brand, the actress was interested in the media when dating “Batman” Ben Affleck. The two stars met on the set of Deep Water, then publicly dated. According to US Weekly, Ana de Armas once moved in with Ben Affleck after a few months of dating. The star couple admitted their separate ways in January. After half a year of breaking up with the Gone Girl actor , the 33-year-old star fell in love with Paul Boukadakis, the CEO of the dating app Tinder, according to Page Six . Currently, the actress is an emerging star in Hollywood. After No Time to Die , she appeared in The Gray Man, which stars Chris Evans, Ryan Gosling, and rising star Regé-Jean Page.
Black star Lashana Lynch
In No Time to Die, Lashana Lynch gained attention when he inherited the alias 007 from James Bond. The black actress is predicted to be the star with a lot of potential to become the first female lead in the nearly 60-year-old spy series. After taking on the role of Nomi, Lashana Lynch told Vanity Fair : “I hope my character brings a breath of fresh air to the world of espionage and the franchise that has spanned many years.” However, after it was announced that she would be 007’s successor, she received many hateful and racist comments. “I’m black, and if there were other black actresses playing this role, they would be attacked like me. I don’t care about the negative,” the actress shared on Harpers Bazaar. Before appearing inNo Time to Die, the actress took on the role of Maria Rambeau in Captain Marvel (2019). Currently, she is busy filming many films such as Ear for Eye, Matilda, The Woman King, The Outside Room…
