Ana de Armas paid homage to her Cuban roots throughout her “Saturday Night Live” internet hosting debut on Saturday. As the “Blonde” star emerged on stage for her monologue, she greeted the viewers in Spanish, earlier than opening up about her expertise coming to the United States.
“Gracias, gracias,” De Armas stated in response to a roar of applause. “He tenido un año increíble y estoy muy feliz de estar aquí presentando el programa de esta noche.” (“Thank you, thanks; I’ve had an unimaginable 12 months and I’m very comfortable to be right here internet hosting the present tonight.”)
“I communicate English,” De Armas continued, “But I didn’t once I first received to the U.S. I used to be born in Cuba. I got here to America once I was 26, and I realized English the best way everybody who involves this nation does: by watching ‘Friends.’”
“Who would have thought that the very best English tutor can be Chandler Bing?” De Armas joked, continuing to imitate the fan-favorite sitcom character. “I imply have a look at me now; might I be any higher at English?”
De Armas went on to elucidate the hardships she confronted coming to America with English as a second language. She used the instance of an appearing class, “which was undoubtedly a rip-off,” centered across the audition course of: “There was this line, ‘I urge your pardon.’ But I had by no means seen or heard that phrase, so I assumed this character was actually begging.”
The Academy Award nominee additionally shouted out Robert de Niro throughout her opening remarks, who she met whereas engaged on her first film within the U.S., titled “Hands of Stone.” De Armas elaborated on how the man actor visited her father at work whereas on a visit to Cuba.
“That was such a sort gesture, and I’ve been so lucky to work with so many fantastic actors,” De Armas concluded. “My dad was so happy with me, and he can be proud to see me immediately standing on this stage. I really feel very fortunate to be right here.”
De Armas’ newest challenge with co-star Chris Evans, an Apple TV+ collection titled “Ghosted,” will premiere Apr. 21. The actor additionally wrapped filming alongside Keanu Reeves for “Ballerina,” the fourth installment of the “John Wick” franchise.
Like De Armas, Karol G will later make her “Saturday Night Live” debut because the musical visitor of the night. The Colombian singer-songwriter acquired the Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2018 and has since topped the Billboard 200 with the discharge of her newest studio album, Mañana Será Bonito.
The April 15 episode opened with repertory gamers Heidi Gardner and Bowen Yang enjoying co-news anchors Dana and Jace, reporting reside from Central Park in New York City. The duo interview an eclectic array of typical park-goers dressing in questionable apparel for the latest 90-degree climate.
“Saturday Night Live” stars Kenan Thompson, Mikey Day, Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Bowen Yang, Chloe Fineman, Punkie Johnson and Andrew Dismukes in addition to Michael Che and Colin Jost, co-anchors of Weekend Update. Featured gamers embrace James Austin Johnson, Sarah Sherman, Marcello Hernández, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow and Devon Walker.
Produced by Broadway Video and SNL Studios, the 48-season sketch present is helmed by collection creator Lorne Michaels and director Liz Patrick.
