New couple alert! Actress Ana De Armas has been spotted out and about with a mystery man, Manuel Anido Cuesta, who happens to be the stepson of Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, the president of Cuba.
On November 21, 2024, the rumored couple was spotted strolling through the streets of Madrid, Spain, taking the actress’ dog Salsa for an evening walk. Both Ana and Manuel were all bundled up for the outing.
The Blonde star sported a white woolen trench coat paired with black denim jeans. She accessorized with a small Louis Vuitton handbag, a silk beige scarf around her neck, and heeled black leather boots.
Manuel, meanwhile, opted for a contrasting all-black outfit. He wore a black woolen trench coat over a matching high-neck T-shirt and skin-tight black denim. Brown suede boots completed his stylish look.
In one of the paparazzi-captured moments, Ana was spotted sharing a passionate kiss with her new beau on a street sidewalk. The intimate moment left little to no doubt about their budding romance.
The actress closed her eyes completely as their lips met, while Cuesta firmly held onto her coat, drawing her closer and keeping her securely in his embrace.
Ana De Armas Opens Up About Why She Keeps Her Love Life Mostly Private
As the Deep Water alum has kept her relationships largely out of the public eye since the start of her career, details about her romance with Cuesta remain elusive. It’s unclear when or how the two first met, and Cuesta himself has no public footprint, as he avoids social media and maintains a private lifestyle.
In a candid interview with E! News in September 2024, Ana opened up about why she chooses to shield her personal life from the spotlight. Reflecting on the intense media frenzy she has faced, she shared,
“I feel like nowadays, we all want to go away from the craziness of the world… I’ve made that decision myself… Look out for yourself. There’s a time when you learn what’s good for you and what’s not… Pay attention to that and take action”.
Ana De Armas was previously linked to actor Ben Affleck in 2020. The two called it quits in January 2021 after nearly a year together. Later that same year, in June, Ana began dating Tinder executive Paul Boukadakis. However, the timeline of their breakup remains unclear.
Fans Harshly Criticize Ana Over PDA-Filled Outing With Manuel Anido Cuesta
The online community strongly criticized the couple’s romance, particularly focusing on Manuel’s family’s political views and their oppressive stance towards Cubans. As Ana is Cuban herself, many netizens voiced their disapproval on social media, with some writing,
“She fell very low dating the son of the dictator of Cuba😬”
“This is so embarrassing for her”.
“I’m cuban born and raised and she doesn’t represent us 😡”
As the couple continues to garner attention, it remains to be seen how their romance will evolve amid growing public scrutiny. Despite the backlash, Ana De Armas and Manuel Anido Cuesta have yet to address the criticism directly, leaving fans to speculate on their relationship’s future.