Ana de Armas, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in films like ‘Knives Out’ and ‘No Time to Die,’ made a stunning appearance at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) for the premiere of her latest project, ‘Eden’. The thriller, directed by renowned filmmaker Ron Howard, features a star-studded cast including Jude Law, Sydney Sweeney, and Vanessa Kirby.
De Armas, who plays a mysterious character named the Baroness, was all smiles as she graced the red carpet in a captivating Louis Vuitton dress, chosen in collaboration with stylist Samantha McMillen. The actress described the ensemble as effortlessly chic, highlighting the playful nature of Nicolas Ghesquiere’s design and the luxurious appeal of Francesca Amfitheatrof’s jewelry. ‘We wanted the dress to be effortless and fun,’ de Armas explained, adding that the jewelry was ‘luxurious and beautiful. Jewelry fit for a Baroness—I loved it all so much!’ Her retro-glam hair by Jenny Cho, makeup by Melanie Inglessias, and a touch of Estée Lauder’s Beautiful Magnolia fragrance completed the glamorous look.
In an interview with Vogue, de Armas shared her enthusiasm for TIFF and the film itself. ‘I love being at TIFF,’ she stated, emphasizing the passion of the audience. ‘The audiences are such cinephiles, and I am so glad they got to experience Eden on the big screen.’ De Armas was particularly drawn to the script’s exploration of a group of individuals striving to build a better future by creating a new life on the Galapagos Islands.
‘I never thought I’d have the chance to work with Ron, so I was thrilled when he called me to offer me this opportunity,’ she shared, highlighting Howard’s dedication to the project. ‘Getting on the phone with him, and hearing his passion and about the journey of trying to make this movie for 15 years, was absolutely contagious and a no brainer.’ The actress was also captivated by the complexity of her character, noting, ‘The Baroness is a character with many layers and contrasts. Underneath, she is a very fragile, nervous and paranoid woman. I can’t say more than that!’
Following her appearance at TIFF, de Armas has a busy schedule ahead, including the upcoming press tour for ‘Ballerina’, an action flick within the John Wick universe, co-starring Keanu Reeves. ‘I am very excited about it,’ she revealed, adding, ‘The film and all the additional photography we shot at the beginning of this year is really epic.’ The actress eagerly awaits the release of the trailer, confident that audiences will be captivated by the film.
De Armas’s captivating presence at TIFF, paired with her compelling performance in ‘Eden’, solidifies her position as a leading actress in Hollywood. As she continues to take on diverse and challenging roles, audiences can anticipate even more captivating performances from this talented and dynamic star.
