Zoe Saldana - biography, films, photos

Zoe Saldana is a popular American actress who became famous thanks to her participation in several popular projects.

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The successful woman gained fame among fans after starring in the films “Star Trek,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” and “Avatar.” The celebrity also managed to achieve success as a model and dancer.

A huge number of fans follow the life of this star (for example, more than 4.5 million users are subscribed to her official Instagram). Today you will learn the most interesting information about the biography, courier and personal life of Saldana.

Biography

1. Born into an international family.

The baby was born on June 19, 1970 in the small town of Passaic, which is located near New York. She grew up in an international family because her dad was Dominican and her mom was Puerto Rican. Also, Lebanese, Indian, Irish and Jamaican blood flows in the girl’s veins. Her family members communicated in Spanish and English in everyday life.

2. Life in New York.

The lion's share of Zoe's carefree childhood was spent in New York, namely in a borough called Queens, located on Long Island. This area of ​​the city is popular among immigrants. Many Latinos, Asians, blacks and whites live here in almost equal numbers. The family also raised two more girls – Kisele and Mariel.

3. Changes in life.

A real shock for the nine-year-old girl was the death of her father, who died in a car accident. It was difficult for my mother to raise three children in expensive New York, she decided to move with her daughters to the Dominican Republic. It was here that Saldana had to finish school.

4. Favorite hobby.

After the move, the girl managed to find a new hobby for herself - she managed to prove herself as a dancer. Such success was not accidental, because Saldana studied for many years at one of the most prestigious dance schools in the country. Her specialization was ballet and modern dances of Latin America.

5. Return to America.

A couple of years later, the family returned to Zoe’s native Queens. The talented little girl quickly found creative work; she became part of the Brooklyn theater troupe Faces.

The performances were highly social because they addressed the topics of drug addiction and early sexual activity. The girl also managed to prove herself at the New York Youth Theater. Local recruiters invited her to become part of an acting agency. At the same time, Zoe continued to dance.

Awards and nominations

• ALMA Awards 2009, Best Actress (Movie): Star Trek
  (nominated)

Career

6. Debut.

An episodic appearance in the series “Law and Order” allowed Saldana to appear on television for the first time. The girl’s favorite hobbies (namely dancing and theatrical performances) helped her at the initial stage of her career. Zoe successfully passed the casting for the role of a ballerina in the film “Proscenium”.

7. The path to the top.

In 2002, the premiere of the youth film “Crossroads” took place, where the popular Britney Spears played the main role. The plot tells the story of three friends trying to make their childhood dreams come true. Zoe performed the role of a girl named Kit who dreams of getting married. The film received mixed reviews. Although many fans loved this entertaining comedy, most film critics criticized the work (and Britney Spears herself even received the Golden Raspberry anti-award).

8. Reaching a new level.

Zoe was approved for the role in the cult first part of “Pirates of the Caribbean”. In this film, she appeared as the former lover of Captain Jack Sparrow, who was also a famous pirate. The role of Anna Maria (this is how Zoe’s character was cast) allowed the American to get a large share of fan love.

After some time, the mulatto managed to star in the following films: “Terminal”, “Point of Fire”, “Harbor”, and “Guess Who”. Her partners on the set were Tom Hanks, Orlando Bloom and Ashton Kutcher. In the thriller “Colombiana,” Zoe played the main role of a girl who dreams of dealing with the killers of her parents.

9. World famous.

In 2009, the world community was able to see two entertaining projects. In the reboot of the Star Trek story, Zoe played a member of the space shuttle crew, namely Lieutenant Uhura. The work was well received by critics and was also a commercial success. As a result, the film received 4 Oscar nominations.

Saldana also managed to become part of the highest-grossing film in history - Avatar. She qualitatively played the role of Princess Neytiri, who fell in love with a visiting stranger. During the making of the film, sensors were connected to the woman, broadcasting her facial expressions and movements. In preparation for the role, the girl did high-intensity training in the gym, practiced horse riding, and also learned how to shoot a bow.

10. Consolidating success.

In 2014, the American starred in Guardians of the Galaxy, based on the popular Marvel comics. Initially, she did not want to participate in the project because she was not a fan of comics. All doubts were dispelled after reading the script.

These shoots turned out to be very difficult, because the girl had to constantly apply makeup for several hours in a row.

Three years later, the sequel to the film was released on the big screen, and in 2020, the favorite heroes of Guardians of the Galaxy appeared in the film Avengers: Infinity War.

11. Zoe Saldana today.

The star continues to star in a variety of films. Very soon the sequel to “The Avengers” will be released in cinemas, as well as the second part of “Avatar”. In addition, the mulatto managed to become famous as a model. She has worked for Calvin Klein, Avon and Gap (she starred in one of the photo shoots with her sisters). The girl was also photographed for many popular glossy magazines.

12. Awards and nominations.

Saldana is the winner of the Teen Choice Awards and the Saturn Award. She came close to winning the following awards: Scream, People's Choice Awards, MTV Movie Awards, Black Reel Awards and ALMA Awards.

Star Trek actress

She was accepted into the theater program to search for young talents “Faces”, and soon she made her debut on television in the series “Law and Order” (1999−2009). In the film “Crossroads” (2002) she played one of the main characters along with Britney Spears. Her heroine Kit, just like her friends, strives to realize her cherished dream. The girls grow up, which forces them to reconsider their plans for life, but friendship still remains.

She can also be seen in the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), where she played the pirate Anna Maria. The actress herself speaks about this experience: “You can’t imagine how I felt on the set of this moment. It's Johnny Depp! I almost fainted when I saw him. He is beautiful!".

Then she was invited to one of the supporting roles in Steven Spielberg’s “The Terminal”. In 2005, together with Ashton Kutcher, she starred in one of the main roles in the comedy of interracial relations “Guess Who?”. Appears in the action movie Point of Fire, and then in the frightening Skeptic.

The first blockbuster in Zoe Saldana's career was the legendary "Star Trek" by Jay Jay Abrams, where she played the beautiful Nyota Uhura, a lieutenant and communications specialist. While preparing for this role, Saldana dated another actress who played Nyota in the Star Trek series from 1973 to 1975.

But Zoe's real breakthrough in her film career came with James Cameron's Avatar. Perhaps not everyone knows that it was she who played the daughter of the leader of the Na'vi tribe - the brave Neytiri. Moreover, the word “played” is not an exaggeration. This film uses proven motion capture technology, where special motion sensors are attached to the actors' faces and bodies, and a camera looms in front of the face. But even in the image of the blue-skinned resident of Pandora, Zoe’s individuality is manifested; high technology did not prevent her from making her heroine emotionally expressive.

Then there will be filming in the black comedy “Death at a Funeral”, the role of the sexy agent Aisha in “Losers” and “Burning Palms”, which did not reach the Russian audience. One of the heroines of the Star Trek sequel is also Saldana.

Personal life

13. Family, children.

In 2010, Saldana became engaged to her beloved man, Keith Britton, who was a successful businessman and actor. The guy and the girl dated for 10 years, but after their engagement their relationship fizzled out. A year later they broke up.

Zoe currently lives with the famous Italian artist named Marco Perego. Their wedding ceremony took place in London in 2013, but the public learned about the marriage only 2 years later. After some time, the woman gave birth to twin boys - Aridio and Bowie. In 2020, a third son named Zen was born into the family.

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14. Illness.

The girl suffers from Autoimmune thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid gland). She may have difficulty swallowing or have trouble breathing. Her sisters and mother also suffer from a similar problem. Zoey has to adhere to a special diet (she does not eat dairy products or gluten).

15. Attitude towards plastic surgery.

Saldana is an opponent of plastic surgery and also claims that she will never go under a surgical knife for aesthetic purposes. She tries to take care of herself using natural methods. Zoe is attentive to her diet and almost completely refuses fried, salty and sweet foods.

16. Lifestyle.

Saldana has her own personal trainer who monitors her physical condition. She goes to Pilates, doing exercises without using barbells or dumbbells. The American said several times in an interview that she loves physical activity. Thus, she manages to improve her blood circulation and produce the hormone of happiness.

The model does not overwork herself with very heavy loads, because she believes that the main task is to remain in harmony with her body. What she likes most is power yoga. A curvaceous mulatto performs exercises at a fast pace, in the dark and without air conditioning. The American loves to meditate to a soft melody without words, but at yoga she practices with her friends to a more dynamic playlist.

17. Candid photo sessions.

The girl is not shy about her body and even posted a racy photo on Instagram. In the resonant photo she lies completely naked on her stomach. Next to it was an inscription saying that the woman loves her skin and does not think that her body needs to be hidden. In addition, Saldana starred in lingerie commercials.

18. Star on the Walk of Fame.

The American is the owner of a star on the Walk of Fame located in Los Angeles. The actress appeared at the ceremony in a beautiful cream-colored dress, which only emphasized her wonderful figure. At the ceremony, the celebrity was supported by her loved ones: her husband, three children and parents. Also on this significant day, her good friends Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher were next to her.

Personal life of Zoe Saldana

Zoya has quite original requirements for the male sex. "A hybrid of a nerd and a hooligan - that's the ideal man." That's exactly what Saldana's longtime friend Keith Britton was. But there were still problems and weaknesses in their relationship that Saldana could not come to terms with. Therefore, the young people separated. At the beginning of 2012, Zoe began dating actor Bradley Cooper, whom she met on the set of the drama “The Words,” but after a couple of months they separated.

In June 2013, Zoe married artist Marco Perego. The family has twin boys: Sai Aridio Perego-Saldana and Bowie Ezio Perego-Saldana.

Quick Facts

• 19. The celebrity's height is 170 centimeters and his weight is 51 kilograms.
• 20. Zoey is left-handed.
• 21. On one occasion, Saldana witnessed an accident and even helped the injured woman until the ambulance arrived.
• 22. You can see many publications on the girl’s Instagram. She shares with her subscribers photographs of her family, pictures from filming, as well as images from everyday life.
• 23. Zoe received her driver's license very late, namely at the age of 30.
• 24. As a child, the star fell painfully from a bicycle. This injury caused loss of sensation in one of the fingers.
• 25. The girl said in an interview that she quit ballet because her ambitions were too great.
• 26. The star was included in the list of the most beautiful people in the world (according to Maxim magazine).
• 27. Zoe returned to filming 7 months after giving birth to her twins.
• 28. The beauty calls her participation in “Avatar” the most difficult work in her career, because she had to learn a unique language and spend many hours in a special image.
• 29. Zoe took part in the filming of the video for “La Llave De Mi Corazon”.
• 30. The American is not a controversial woman; no big scandals have been noticed behind her.
• 31. As a child, Zoe loved watching films with Arnold Schwarzenegger. For example, she liked the cult “Terminator”.
• 32. Saldana's real idol was the famous Italian Sophia Loren.

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Biography of Zoe Saldana

It is very difficult to say who Zoe is by nationality. Her father was from the Dominican Republic, and her mother was from Puerto Rico. Indian, Lebanese, Jamaican and even Irish blood flows in her veins. Since childhood, Zoe has heard both English and Spanish spoken - and learned to speak both languages ​​equally well.

When the girl was only 9, her father died in a car accident. The mother could not raise the children alone, she took Zoe and her two sisters and went to her husband’s homeland. This decision determined the fate of the future actress.

Zoe has been talented and artistic since childhood. She entered one of the best dance schools in the Dominican Republic, mastered several dance techniques, but loved ballet more. This training gave her the basis for her future career.

Returning to her homeland, Saldana decided that she would definitely become an actress. She started small - she got a job in a Brooklyn theater troupe performing plays on youth themes. But it was impossible to live on the salary of an amateur theater actress, and Saldana worked part-time as a waitress at Burger King.

Soon Zoe got a job in another theater. There she played in the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Cloak.” The production was quite ordinary, but Saldana tried. And for good reason. It was there that the young actress was noticed by a casting agent. After all, Zoe not only played well, but also had exceptional plasticity. Long-term dancing lessons still came in handy for the girl.

For the first time, the name Zoe Saldana appeared in the credits of a film about the backstage of the ballet. Zoe played a talented ballerina who dreams of success. Unfortunately, the film did not become popular. But still, this film paved the way for the actress into the world of cinema, and other roles soon appeared. Zoe played in unremarkable projects - youth comedies, melodramas. But in 2002, she received “an offer she couldn’t refuse.” Zoe was invited to play Jack Sparrow's girlfriend in Pirates of the Caribbean. After the release of this film, Zoe Saldana was talked about as a rising Hollywood star. Now tempting offers rained down on the actress one after another.

Zoe starred in diverse projects, playing both comedic and dramatic roles. But the main success was the film “Terminal”. Directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks. For an aspiring actress, this is simply an incredible success. Five years later there was Star Trek, known to many as Star Trek. This project simply could not go unnoticed - after all, the original series became a cult film for millions of viewers. Zoey was irresistible as Lt. Uhura.

And then there was Avatar. To participate in Cameron's project, Zoe spent several months in the gym, because playing the Na'vi princess was not easy. The girl had to learn wushu, master archery and horse riding. But it was worth it. Zoe Saldana's filmography has been expanded with the most expensive project in the world. The budget for Avatar was $237 million, and so far this is an absolute record in cinema.

This was followed by another 4 years filled with filming in quite ordinary projects. The only exception was the 2nd part of Star Trek. But in 2014, the actress received another pleasant surprise from fate. She was invited to play the alien Gamora. Gamora is a professional killer who helps the main character in the difficult task of saving the world. We can say that Zoe is very lucky with the roles of incredibly strong and fast aliens.

Of course, such an attractive girl could not escape the watchful eye of the couturier. Zoe advertised Kevin Klein underwear, Gap sportswear and Avon cosmetics.

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