Zoe Saldaña

Born:June 19, 1978

Place of Birth:Passaic, New Jersey, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Zoë Saldaña, born on June 19, 1978, is an American actress who has made a significant mark in the world of cinema, particularly in science fiction film franchises. With an impressive list of accolades and a remarkable box office success, Saldaña has solidified her position as one of the most influential actresses of her generation. Her on-screen journey began in 1999 with a guest appearance in "Law & Order," leading to her breakout role in "Center Stage" in 2000, where she showcased her talent as a ballet dancer.

However, it was her roles as Nyota Uhura in the "Star Trek" series and Neytiri in James Cameron's "Avatar" that truly propelled Saldaña to international fame. Her portrayal of Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe further cemented her status as a versatile and skilled actress. Beyond franchise films, Saldaña has continued to diversify her portfolio with projects like "The Adam Project," "From Scratch," and the spy series "Lioness," showcasing her range and ability to excel in various genres.

In 2024, Saldaña took on the lead role in the musical crime film "Emilia Pérez," a performance that earned her critical acclaim and numerous prestigious awards, including the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to inhabit complex characters with depth and authenticity have made her a sought-after talent in Hollywood. Time magazine recognized her influence by naming her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.

Off-screen, Saldaña's background as a trained dancer has undoubtedly contributed to her grace and physicality in her performances. Her commitment to her roles, whether as a fierce warrior in a sci-fi epic or a CIA officer in a spy thriller, shines through in each project she undertakes. With a global box office gross of over $15 billion and a string of iconic roles to her name, Saldaña has left an indelible mark on the film industry and continues to captivate audiences with her talent and charisma.

As a multifaceted actress who effortlessly transitions between genres and mediums, Saldaña's career trajectory is a testament to her versatility and dedication to her craft. Her ability to bring depth and nuance to each character she portrays sets her apart as a true powerhouse in the world of cinema. With a blend of blockbuster successes and critically acclaimed performances, Saldaña's legacy as an actress of unparalleled talent and influence is sure to endure for years to come.

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Filmography

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Avengers: Infinity War

Gamora

2018

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

Avatar

Neytiri

2009

In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.

Avatar: The Way of Water

Neytiri

2022

Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, learn the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Anamaria

2003

After Port Royal is attacked and pillaged by a mysterious pirate crew, capturing the governor's daughter Elizabeth Swann in the process, William Turner asks free-willing pirate Jack Sparrow to help him locate the crew's ship—The Black Pearl—so that he can rescue the woman he loves.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Gamora

2023

Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

Avengers: Endgame

Gamora

2019

After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Gamora

2017

The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.

Emilia Pérez

Rita Mora Castro

2024

Rita, an underrated lawyer working for a large law firm more interested in getting criminals out of jail than bringing them to justice, is hired by the leader of a criminal organization.

Guardians of the Galaxy

Gamora

2014

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.

Star Trek

Lieutenant Nyota Uhura

2009

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.

Colombiana

Cataleya Restrepo

2011

After witnessing her parents’ murder as a child in Bogota, Cataleya Restrepo grows up to be a stone-cold assassin. She works for her uncle as a hitman by day, but her personal time is spent engaging in vigilante murders that she hopes will lead her to her ultimate target: the mobster responsible for her parents' death.

The Terminal

Dolores Torres

2004

An Eastern European tourist unexpectedly finds himself stranded in JFK airport, and must take up temporary residence there.

Star Trek Into Darkness

Leuitenant Nyota Uhura

2013

When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.

Star Trek Beyond

Lieutenant Nyota Uhura

2016

The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.

The Adam Project

Laura

2022

After accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self on a mission to save the future.

The Book of Life

Maria (voice)

2014

The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.

Vivo

Rosa (voice)

2021

A music-loving kinkajou named Vivo embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.

The Losers

Aisha

2010

On a mission deep in the Bolivian jungle, a team of elite commandos finds itself on the receiving end of a lethal betrayal. Now presumed dead, the men join forces with a mysterious operative named Aisha to hunt down their enemy and even the score.

Amsterdam

Irma St. Clair

2022

In the 1930s, three friends—a doctor, a nurse, and an attorney—witness a murder, become suspects themselves and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.

Takers

Lilli

2010

A seasoned team of bank robbers, including Gordon Jennings, John Rahway, A.J., and brothers Jake and Jesse Attica successfully complete their latest heist and lead a life of luxury while planning their next job. When Ghost, a former member of their team, is released from prison he convinces the group to strike an armored car carrying $20 million. As the "Takers" carefully plot out their strategy and draw nearer to exacting the grand heist, a reckless police officer inches closer to apprehending the criminals.

My Little Pony: The Movie

Captain Celaeno (voice)

2017

A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home.

Death at a Funeral

Elaine

2010

Aaron's father's funeral is today at the family home, and everything goes wrong: the funeral home delivers the wrong body, his cousin accidentally drugs her fiancé, and Aaron's successful younger brother, Ryan, flies in from New York, broke but arrogant. To top it all off, a mysterious stranger wants a word with Aaron.

Vantage Point

Angie Jones

2008

During an historic counter-terrorism summit in Spain, the President of the United States is struck down by an assassin's bullet. Eight strangers have a perfect view of the kill, but what did they really see? As the minutes leading up to the fatal shot are replayed through the eyes of each eyewitness, the reality of the assassination takes shape.

Out of the Furnace

Lena Taylor

2013

Two brothers live in the economically-depressed Rust Belt, when a cruel twist of fate lands one in prison. His brother is then lured into one of the most violent crime rings in the Northeast.

After Sex

Kat

2007

Sex is a background to examine intimacy and vulnerability. Looks at the complexity of modern day relationships told through eight separate couples. Through dialogue and compromising situations, the film takes us from the beginning of a relationship to the aftermath of one, and examines every stage in between seeing humor within the drama, heartache and confusion of it all.

Drumline

Laila

2002

A talented street drummer from Harlem enrolls in a Southern university, expecting to lead its marching band's drumline to victory. He initially flounders in his new world, before realizing that it takes more than talent to reach the top.

Crossroads

Kit

2002

After eight years apart, three childhood friends - Lucy, Kit, and Mimi - rediscover their friendship on a cross-country trip. With barely a plan, practically no money but plenty of dreams, the girls catch a lift with Mimi's handsome friend Ben in his convertible. Along the way they not only gather experiences that will change their lives, but they also discover how important it is to hold onto their hearts' desires.

The Words

Dora Jansen

2012

The Words follows young writer Rory Jansen who finally achieves long sought after literary success after publishing the next great American novel. There's only one catch - he didn't write it. As the past comes back to haunt him and his literary star continues to rise, Jansen is forced to confront the steep price that must be paid for stealing another man's work, and for placing ambition and success above life's most fundamental three words.

Live by Night

Graciella Suarez

2016

A group of Boston-bred gangsters set up shop in balmy Florida during the Prohibition era, facing off against the competition and the Ku Klux Klan.

Missing Link

Adelina Fortnight (voice)

2019

The charismatic Sir Lionel Frost considers himself to be the world's foremost investigator of myths and monsters. Trouble is, none of his small-minded, high-society peers seems to recognize this. Hoping to finally gain acceptance from these fellow adventurers, Sir Lionel travels to the Pacific Northwest to prove the existence of a legendary creature known as the missing link.

The Absence of Eden

Esmee / Carmen

2024

An ICE Agent struggling with the moral dilemmas of border security and an undocumented woman fighting to escape a ruthless cartel cross paths and work together to save the life of an innocent girl.

Center Stage

Eva Rodríguez

2000

A group of 12 teenagers from various backgrounds enroll at the American Ballet Academy in New York to make it as ballet dancers and each one deals with the problems and stress of training and getting ahead in the world of dance.

For the Love of Spock

Self

2016

The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam.

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The Absence of Eden

Producer

2024

An ICE Agent struggling with the moral dilemmas of border security and an undocumented woman fighting to escape a ruthless cartel cross paths and work together to save the life of an innocent girl.