Zoe Yadira Saldaña Nazario
- Born:
- June 19, 1978, Passaic, New Jersey, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Actress, Dancer, Producer
Early Life and Education
- Born to a Dominican father and a Puerto Rican mother.
- Spent her early childhood in Queens, New York.
- Moved to the Dominican Republic after her father's death at age nine.
- Enrolled in a dance academy in the Dominican Republic, studying ballet, jazz, and modern Latin dance.
- Returned to New York and joined the Faces Theater Group.
Career and Major Achievements
- Made her film debut in Center Stage (2000).
- Gained recognition for her roles in Crossroads (2002) and Drumline (2002).
- Breakthrough role as Neytiri in James Cameron's Avatar (2009), a role she reprised in Avatar: The Way of Water (2022).
- Portrayed Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, including Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019).
- Starred as Uhura in the Star Trek reboot film series.
- Has produced several films and television series.
Notable Works
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Center Stage | Eva Rodriguez |
| 2002 | Crossroads | Kit |
| 2009 | Avatar | Neytiri |
| 2014 | Guardians of the Galaxy | Gamora |
| 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War | Gamora |
| 2022 | Avatar: The Way of Water | Neytiri |
Legacy and Impact
Zoe Saldaña has established herself as a prominent figure in Hollywood, known for her versatility and portrayal of strong female characters in major blockbuster franchises. As detailed within this cisely saldana biography, her success has made her one of the highest-grossing actors of all time, and she continues to inspire aspiring actors and audiences worldwide.