A Look at Zoe Saldana's Long Career Journey, Finally Winning Her First Oscar

Kapanlagi.com - On the night of March 2, 2025, in the United States, Zoe Saldana successfully brought home her first Oscar from the "Best Supporting Actress" nomination. She defeated Monica Barbaro, Isabella Rossellini, Felicity Jones, and Ariana Grande in the same category.

Zoe Saldana is a Hollywood actress whose popularity continues to soar. Born on June 19, 1978, in New Jersey, the actress known for her role as Neytiri in the film AVATAR has the full name Zoe Yadira Saldana Nazario. Although born in the United States, she has mixed heritage from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

What has been the journey of Zoe Saldana's career as an actress? Here is a brief biography of her.

1. Zoe Saldana's Career Journey in Acting

Zoe Saldana wins her first Oscar. (credit: instagram.com/zoesaldana)

Before diving into the film world, Zoe Saldana was active as a theater actress with Faces. She often showcased her acting talent from stage to stage with her group since the age of 17. This initial journey into acting became a 'stepping stone' for Zoe Saldana towards Hollywood.

Zoe Saldana began her career as an actress in 2000. CENTER STAGE is the title of her first film. In that film, Zoe Saldana played the role of a ballet dancer named Eva Rodriguez. Thanks to her appearance in the film CENTER STAGE, Zoe Saldana's popularity began to soar. Many film offers came to her afterward, ranging from the AVENGERS franchise to her latest project titled EMILIA PEREZ.

2. Some Movie Titles Starring Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana wins her first Oscar. (credit: Wikipedia & iMDb)

Zoe Saldana has become an actress starring in various popular Hollywood films. One of her most popular works is the film PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL (2003). In that film, the role of Anamaria that she played is not very prominently featured.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY is a film in the AVENGERS franchise that stars Zoe Saldana. She consistently appears as the character Gamora in all three volumes. Zoe Saldana is also part of the cast of AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR and AVENGERS: END GAME.

One of the roles most closely associated with Zoe Saldana is Neytiri from the film AVATAR (2009) and AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (2022). Both films are renowned sci-fi films in the world created by James Cameron. In an interview, Zoe Saldana admitted that she eats and sleeps with Neytiri. In fact, she even hisses at annoying people when she goes to the supermarket.

3. First Time Winning an Oscar After 23 Years Debuting as an Actress

Zoe Saldana wins her first Oscar. (credit: youtube.com/@ABCNews)

After decades of dedicating herself to a career in the film industry, Zoe Saldana finally won her first Oscar in 2025. She received the award from the most prestigious awards event in the "Best Supporting Actress" category for her role in the film EMILIA PEREZ.

Zoe Saldana's victory at the Oscars is a deeply moving moment for her. This hard work over the decades has finally brought her to the 'peak' as a Hollywood actress.

"I hope that the fact that I received this award for a role that required me to speak and sing in Spanish, my grandmother, if she were here, would be very happy. (This award) is dedicated to my grandmother!" Zoe Saldana expressed during her victory speech at the 97th Academy Awards.

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