Ana de Armas Honored at CinemaCon for Role in 'Ballerina,' Reflects on Keanu Reeves' Influence

The actress shared heartfelt anecdotes about her career journey and her collaboration with Reeves while promoting the highly anticipated 'John Wick' spin-off, set to release June 6, 2025.

• Ana de Armas received the Action Star of the Year award at CinemaCon 2025 for her performance in 'Ballerina,' a spin-off in the 'John Wick' universe.
• In her acceptance speech, de Armas credited Keanu Reeves and the 'John Wick' franchise for shaping her career and providing the opportunity to lead the spin-off.
• De Armas shared a humorous story about her first meeting with Reeves in 2015, where she nervously admitted to not having seen 'The Matrix,' despite his iconic role in the film.
• The upcoming film 'Ballerina,' directed by Len Wiseman, is set between the third and fourth 'John Wick' movies and features de Armas as a dancer-turned-assassin, with Reeves reprising his role as John Wick.
• Promotional efforts for 'Ballerina' are intensifying ahead of its June 6 release, with industry recognition underscoring the growing prominence of female-led action films.

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