Basic Information:
Name: Zoë Yadira Saldaña-Perego
Date of Birth: June 19, 1978
Nationality: American
Profession: Actress
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Spouse: Marco Perego-Saldaña
Children: Cy Aridio and Bowie Ezio, and Zen Anton Hilario
Biography:
Zoë Yadira Saldaña-Perego, born Zoë Yadira Saldaña Nazario, is an American actress recognized for her work in science fiction film franchises. Her parents are Aridio Saldaña, who was Dominican, and Asalia Nazario, who is Puerto Rican. She was raised in Queens, New York, and her family spoke Spanish at home, making it her first language. When she was nine years old, her father died in a car accident, and she and her two sisters, Cisely and Mariel, moved to the Dominican Republic to live with their father라이브 바카라 family. During this time, she discovered her love for dance, training at the ECOS Espacio de Danza Academy, with a focus on ballet. At 17, she returned to New York City and began performing with youth theater groups. Her early acting career began with a guest role in Law & Order in 1999. Her film debut came in 2000 with Center Stage, where she played a ballet dancer. She gained early recognition for her role in Crossroads (2002). Saldaña라이브 바카라 career breakthrough occurred in 2009 when she portrayed Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek reboot and Neytiri in James Cameron's Avatar. She also played Gamora in five films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and ending with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). In 2024, Saldaña won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Emilia Pérez. Beyond her successful acting career, Saldana is also actively involved in philanthropic efforts, advocating for women라이브 바카라 rights and racial equality, as well as supporting organizations providing education and healthcare to underprivileged communities. She is married to Italian artist Marco Perego-Saldana, and they have three children.
Career Timeline:
1978: Born in Passaic, New Jersey
1995: Began acting with the Faces theater group.
1999: Made her on-screen debut in Law & Order.
2000: Film debut in Center Stage.
2002: Appeared in Crossroads and Drumline.
2003: Appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
2009: Starred as Nyota Uhura in Star Trek and as Neytiri in Avatar.
2014: Played Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy.
2022: Reprised her role as Neytiri in Avatar: The Way of Water.
2023: Began starring in the TV series Lioness.
2024: Starred in Emilia Pérez, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
2025: Won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez.
Achievements:
Zoe Saldaña received multiple awards in both film and advocacy which recognize her professional performances. She collected four major honors in Emilia Pérez (2024), an Academy Award together with a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award for supporting acting. The Star Trek (2009) role earned Zoe Saldaña nominations from both BET and Black Reel Award and People라이브 바카라 Choice Award. Zoe Saldaña received multiple Critics’ Choice Movie Award nominations and People라이브 바카라 Choice Awards nominations for her work in Guardians of the Galaxy, following successful action film roles. In cinema history Saldaña became the leading Canadian actress with Dominican origins to receive an Academy Award plaque. She stands as the one and only actor who starred in four movies (Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avatar: The Way of Water) that each achieved worldwide total revenues exceeding $2 billion. It was 2023 when Time magazine welcomed her to the 100 Most Influential People class. Saldaña received the Global Humanitarian Award from Jhpiego which resulted in her Elle Women in Hollywood Awards recognition. Her charitable philanthropy centers on fighting racial injustice while she supports efforts to strengthen education and health services for communities without adequate resources.
Key Quotes / Catchphrases:
"Happiness is nothing but temporary moments here and there - and I love those. But I would be bored out of my mind if I were happy all the time."
"To be seen and to be respected for my work and acknowledged as a true American Latina... means a lot to me."
"Glamour is about feeling good in your own skin."
"I want to be the best daughter, sister, friend and wife I can possibly be - because when I die, I am not going to be buried with my Oscar."
“I'm very accepting with my age. It's like notches on your belt: experience, wisdom, and a different kind of beauty. There comes a day when you've become comfortable in your skin.”
