Zoe Saldana: From Tragedy To Triumph & Family Life Today

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30 Apr, 2025

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Ever wondered how a star shines so brightly despite early shadows? Zoe Saldana's journey, marked by both dazzling success and profound loss, is a testament to resilience, talent, and the enduring power of family.

Fresh from her recent triumph, Zoe Saldana, radiant and poised, celebrated her win for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for "Emilia Pérez" at the 97th Annual Oscars at Ovation. The actress, known for her captivating performances across genres, from science fiction epics to poignant dramas, continues to captivate audiences worldwide. But beyond the red carpets and blockbuster films lies a story of a woman shaped by love, loss, and a deep connection to her roots.

Zoe Saldana: Biographical and Professional Information
Full Name	Zoë Yadira Zaldaña Nazario
Date of Birth	June 19, 1978
Place of Birth	Passaic, New Jersey, USA
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Dominican and Puerto Rican
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	1999–present
Spouse	Marco Perego Saldaña (m. 2013)
Children	Cy Aridio Perego-Saldana, Bowie Ezio Perego-Saldana, Zen Anton Hilario Perego-Saldana
Early Life	Born in Passaic, New Jersey, to a Dominican father, Aridio Saldaña, and a Puerto Rican mother, Asalia Nazario. Raised in Queens, New York City, until the age of 10, when she moved to the Dominican Republic for seven years following her father's death.
Education	Faces Theater Company, New York
Career Highlights	Debut in a 1999 episode of "Law & Order." Breakthrough role in "Center Stage" (2000). Notable roles in "Crossroads" (2002), "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" (2003). Global recognition for roles as Nyota Uhura in the "Star Trek" film series (2009-2016) and Neytiri in "Avatar" (2009). Portrayal of Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including "Guardians of the Galaxy" films and "Avengers" films. Award-winning performance in "Emilia Pérez" (2024).
Awards and Recognition	Black Movie Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (2005) – "Guess Who" Saturn Award for Best Actress (2010) – "Avatar" Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cast (2018) – "Avengers: Infinity War" Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble (2019) – "Avengers: Endgame" Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (2019) – "Avengers: Endgame" Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress (2024) – "Emilia Pérez"
Other Recognitions	Listed in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World" (2010). Featured in Maxim magazine’s "Hot 100 Women." Recognized in People magazine’s "100 Most Beautiful People in the World."
Website	Official Website