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Los Angeles: Actress Ana de Armas considers superstar Tom Cruise, with whom she has been romantically linked, a ‘dear friend and mentor.’

A source told people.com: “She’s single, though, and has been for a while. She stays in touch with Tom and they still have an upcoming movie project that she’s looking forward to.” Armas, who previously dated movie star Ben Affleck, “very much enjoys spending time” with Cruise.

However, they’re nothing more than friends for the time being, according to the insider, reports femalefirst.co.uk. The

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