Zoe Saldaña
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Zoë Yadira Saldaña-Perego (/sɑːlˈdænjə/ sahl-DAN-yə, Latin American Spanish: [ˈso.e salˈdaɲa]; née Saldaña Nazario; born June 19, 1978) is an American actress. Known primarily for her work in science fiction film franchises, she has starred in four of the seven highest-grossing films of all time, including the top three (Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Avengers: Endgame). Films she has appeared in have grossed more than $15 billion worldwide, and, as of 2024, she is the second highest-grossing lead actress and the highest-grossing actress overall. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. A trained dancer, Saldaña began her on-screen acting career in 1999 with a guest role in Law & Order. Her first film role was in Center Stage(2000), where she played a ballet dancer. She received early recognition for her work opposite Britney Spears in the road film Crossroads (2002). Beginning in 2009, Saldaña achieved a career breakthrough with her roles as Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek reboot film series and Neytiri in James Cameron's Avatar film series. She portrayed Gamora in five films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). In addition to franchise work, Saldaña has starred in the science fiction film The Adam Project and the romantic drama miniseries From Scratch, both for Netflix in 2022. In 2023, she began playing the lead role of a CIA officer in the Paramount+ spy series Lioness. In 2024, Saldaña starred in the musical crime film Emilia Pérez, for which she received several accolades, including the Academy Award, BAFTA Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Zoe Saldaña, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Credits
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
as Gamora
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
as Gamora
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
as Neytiri
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
as Neytiri
Avatar (2009)
as Neytiri
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
as Gamora
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
as Gamora
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
as Anamaria
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
as Gamora
Elio (2025)
as Olga Solís (voice)
Star Trek (2009)
as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura
The Adam Project (2022)
as Laura
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura
The Terminal (2004)
as Torres
Star Trek Beyond (2016)
as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura
The Book of Life (2014)
as Maria (voice)
Colombiana (2011)
as Cataleya Restrepo
Emilia Pérez (2024)
as Rita
Missing Link (2019)
as Adelina Fortnight (voice)
Live by Night (2016)
as Graciella Suarez
Vantage Point (2008)
as Angie Jones
My Little Pony: The Movie (2017)
as Captain Celaeno (voice)
The Losers (2010)
as Aisha
Guess Who (2005)
as Theresa Jones
Amsterdam (2022)
as Irma St. Clair
Death at a Funeral (2010)
as Elaine
Out of the Furnace (2013)
as Lena Taylor
Blood Ties (2013)
as Vanessa
Takers (2010)
as Lilli
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022)
as Self
I Kill Giants (2017)
as Mrs. Mollé
Vampires vs. the Bronx (2020)
as Becky
Avatar 4 (2029)
as Neytiri
Vivo (2021)
as Rosa (voice)
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
as Self - 'Gamora'
Get Over It (2001)
as Maggie
After Sex (2007)
as Kat
The Words (2012)
as Dora Jansen
Drumline (2002)
as Laila
Good Burger 2 (2023)
as Zoe Saldaña
For the Love of Spock (2016)
as Self
Nina (2016)
as Nina Simone
Love, Antosha (2019)
as Self
Crossroads (2002)
as Kit
This Changes Everything (2019)
as Self
Haven (2004)
as Andrea
Center Stage (2000)
as Eva Rodríguez
Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora (2010)
as Self
Dirty Deeds (2005)
as Rachel Buff
Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
as Maggie
Disney 100: Remember That (2023)
as Self
Avatar: A New Era - Special Edition of 20/20 (2025)
as Self
The Absence of Eden (2024)
as Esmee / Carmen
Avatar 5 (2031)
as Neytiri
Riverrun (—)
as Dr. Cruz
Burning Palms (2010)
as Sarah Cotton
Unity (2015)
as Narrator (voice)
Capturing Avatar (2010)
as Self
I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac (2012)
as Self
Inside Pandora's Box (2023)
as Self
Dovecote (2024)
Actor
Britney: The Videos (2001)
as Self
The Skeptic (2009)
as Cassie
Hollywood's Hard Hitters: Women in Action (2023)
as Self
Don't Forget Me Tomorrow (—)
Actor
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! (2015)
as Self
Positano (—)
Actor
Constellation (2007)
as Rosa Boxer
The Curse of Father Cardona (2005)
as Flor
The Heart Specialist (2006)
as Donna
Britney: The Videos (2001)
as Self
Sabaya (—)
Actor
Quantum Is Calling (2016)
as Herself
Making Emilia Pérez (2025)
as Self
Premium (2006)
as Charli
Snipes (2001)
as Cheryl
Blackout (2007)
as Claudine
ASCO: Without Permission (2025)
Actor
Temptation (2004)
as Annie