‘SNL’ host Ana de Armas realized English from ‘Buddies,’ thanks De Niro

Ana de Armas went again to her roots for her first “Saturday Evening Dwell” internet hosting gig. 

In her opening monologue Saturday, the Cuban actress recalled her expertise transferring to the U.S. when she was 26. 

“I realized English the best way everybody who involves this nation does: by watching ‘Buddies,’ ” de Armas stated. “Who would have thought that the most effective English tutor could be Chandler Bing? I imply, take a look at me now. May I be any higher at English?” 

The now-34-year-old star went on to recount her “magical yr,” incomes a greatest actress Oscar nomination performed Marilyn Monroe within the controversial Netflix drama “Blonde,” and introduced to the cheering viewers that she’s three weeks away from turning into an American citizen. 

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She mirrored on one among her first experiences making a film in Hollywood, 2016’s “Fingers of Stone,” which co-starred Robert De Niro. 

“He advised me, ‘I could also be going to Cuba quickly. If I do, I am going to say good day to your loved ones,’ ” de Armas stated. “Then someday, out of the blue, I get a telephone name from my dad. He is hysterical. I am like, ‘Dad, what’s improper?’ And he goes, ‘Robert De Niro simply came visiting me at work.’ That was such a form gesture.” 

She completed her monologue by paying tribute to her father. 

“My dad was so pleased with me and he could be proud to see me at this time standing on this stage. I really feel very fortunate to be right here,” de Armas stated. “I keep in mind the primary time my title was in The New York Occasions crossword. Everybody texted me and so they stated, ‘You made it!’ And I assumed I did, however then a pair months in the past, ‘SNL’ referred to as me and stated, ‘Ana, we would like you to host.’ And I used to be so shocked and excited that each one I might say was, ‘I encourage your pardon?’ ”