Scene from Nina (2016)

Alternate Names: Zoe Saldaña, Zoë Saldana, Zoë Saldana, Zoe Saldaña, Zoe Yadira Saldaña Nazario, Zoe Yadira Saldaña-Perego, Zoë Saldana, Zoë Saldaña, Zoë Saldaña, Zoë Yadira Saldaña-Perego, Ζόι Σαλντάνα, זואי סלדנה-פרגו, زویی سالدانا, โซอี ซัลดานา, 조이 샐다나

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Center Stage (2000) as Eva Rodríguez

Most Important Roles:

• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) as Anamaria
• The Terminal (2004) as Dolores Torres
• Get Over It (2001) as Maggie
• Center Stage (2000) as Eva Rodríguez
• Takers (2010) as Lilli
• Vantage Point (2008) as Angie Jones
• The Skeptic (2009) as Cassie
• Guess Who (2005) as Theresa Jones
• Snipes (2001) as Cheryl
• Haven (2004) as Andrea

Career Highlights:

• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
• The Terminal (2004)
• Get Over It (2001)
• Center Stage (2000)
• Takers (2010)
• Vantage Point (2008)
• The Skeptic (2009)
• Guess Who (2005)
• Snipes (2001)
• Haven (2004)

Awards:

• star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
• Time 100 (2023)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (2024)
• Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (2024)
• Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (2025)
• Max Mara Face of the Future Award (2010)

Zoë Yadira Saldaña-Perego, born June 19, 1978, is an American actress known primarily for her roles in science fiction film franchises. She began her acting career with a guest role in 'Law & Order' in 1999 and debuted on the big screen in 'Center Stage' (2000). Saldaña gained early recognition for her role opposite Britney Spears in 'Crossroads' (2002). In 2009, she achieved career breakthroughs with roles in 'Star Trek' as Nyota Uhura and James Cameron's 'Avatar' series as Neytiri. She has also portrayed Gamora in five Marvel Cinematic Universe films from 'Guardians of the Galaxy' to 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'. Besides these franchises, Saldaña has starred in 'The Adam Project', 'From Scratch', and 'Emilia Pérez', earning several accolades for the latter.