Biography
Zoe Saldana is an American film actress. World fame overtook her after the roles of Uhura in the blockbuster remake of Star Trek and its sequels and the green-skinned Gamora in the fantastic action film Guardians of the Galaxy, which belongs to the Marvel cinematic universe. The actress received the unspoken title “Queen of Fantasy” due to the fact that she starred in two of the four existing films, the box office receipts of which exceeded $2 billion.
Childhood and youth
Zoe Yadira Saldana Nazario was born in New Jersey. Her father, Aridio Saldana, was an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, and her mother, Azalea Nazario, came to the United States from Puerto Rico. Zoya had representatives of other nationalities in her family - Indians, Lebanese and Haitians. The family had 2 more daughters - Cicely and Mariel. Zoe would later have a younger half-brother, Niro, who would become a famous Dominican producer.
For the first few years, the family lived in New York, in the borough of Queens. In 1987, when Zoe was 9 years old, her father was in a car accident and died from his injuries. Azalea and her daughters moved to her husband's relatives in the Dominican Republic, where the family lived until the girls graduated from school. They then returned to New York.
In the Dominican Republic, Saldana discovered the art of dance and began attending the Space Academy of Dance studio, where she studied various areas of choreography. The girl gave preference to classical ballet. Zoe began her professional career as a dancer in America, when at the age of 17 she joined the “Faces” troupe, with which she performed on stage in Brooklyn.
She also acted in theater productions at the New York Youth Theater. It was there that representatives of the acting agency noticed her and invited her to participate in castings for films.
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Actress Thandie Newton
Melanie Thandiwe Newton - this is the full name of the actress - was supposed to be born in Zambia, where her parents worked. His father is a British laboratory technician, his mother is a healthcare worker from Zimbabwe. But when Tandy decided it was time to be born, her parents traveled to England, where they spent their vacation.
Tandy spent her childhood and early teenage years in hot Africa. According to the artist, her mother, whose ancestry is connected with the Shona people, has the title of princess. After the Newtons moved to London, Tandy went to boarding school, where she took up ballet. The fragile girl dreamed of “Swan Lake” and the career of a prima ballerina.
Thandie Newton
The dancer’s career had to be put on hold after receiving a back injury. But the hand of fate arranged everything as it should be: with the wave of a “magic wand” in the hands of Australian director John Duigan, the young ballerina turned into an actress, something she never regretted.
Movies
A cinematic biography of Saldana began in 2000. She made her debut on the big screen in the teenage dance drama “Proscenium,” in which Zoe played one of the aspiring ballerinas. This is followed by a cameo role in the melodrama “Love Virus”, the romantic comedy “Crossroads”, in which she stars alongside Britney Spears and Taryn Manning, as well as the sports and dance musical “Drumroll”.
"Proscenium"
The first famous film in which Saldana starred, albeit in a minor role, was the action adventure Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Here the young actress played the role of Jack Sparrow's former lover.
"Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl"
In 2004, the crime drama “Harbor” was released, in which Zoe starred with Orlando Bloom, and the tragicomedy “Terminal” by Steven Spielberg. In the same year, the actress participates in one of the episodes of the series “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.”
The following year, the social comedy “Guess Who?” was released, in which Zoe got one of the central roles. For her performance in this film, the girl was nominated for the Teen Choice and Black Reel awards. But most of the films of the following years, such as Constellation, Remuneration, Cardiologist, Blackout, After Sex, The Skeptic and Point of Fire, were not very noticeable. They received neutral or even negative reviews from film critics and viewers.
"Skeptic"
The breakthrough occurred in 2009, in which 2 blockbusters with Saldana’s participation were released. In the space action movie Star Trek, the actress played Lieutenant Uhura. The film continued the Star Trek franchise, which had been evolving for half a century, and rebooted the first series, rejuvenating the team of space explorers. The film begins with the antagonist traveling through time, thereby changing the past. Therefore, the fates of the main characters turn out differently than in the original.
"Star Trek"
Saldana's character is part of the crew of the starship Enterprise. The role of Captain Kirk was played by Chris Pine, and the image of the half-Vulcan first mate Spock was portrayed by Zachary Quinto.
The same year, another box-office film starring Zoe was released; in the fantasy action film Avatar, the actress plays the alien princess Neytiri. Fans consider the film to be a futuristic adaptation of the legend of Pocahontas. People colonize a distant planet with a supply of useful resources and fight for territory with the Navi aborigines. The alien "Pocahontas" together with the earthling colonizer are trying to preserve their home world.
"Avatar"
“Avatar” was nominated for Oscars in 9 categories and received 3 “technical” statuettes - for cinematography, scenery and visual effects. For her roles in blockbusters, Zoe received Teen Choice and Saturn awards, and was also nominated for ALMA, MTV Movie Awards, Scream and People's Choice.
Later, the actress’s filmography included a leading role in the thriller “Colombiana,” produced by Luc Besson. In the film, the actress played a killer girl who pursues the killers of her parents. The film's script was created as a continuation of the cult film "Leon", but by the start of filming the concept had changed. A year later, the drama “Words” started with the participation of the celebrity. Despite the fact that film critics reacted to the premiere without interest, the creators of the film recouped its budget by half.
"Colombiana"
Saldana also played supporting roles in the comedy “Burning Palms,” the action film “Boy Raiders,” and the comedy “Death at a Funeral.” Continuing to develop her dramatic talent, Zoe starred in the action film Losers, the crime thriller Out of the Furnace and the drama Blood Ties.
"Burning Palms"
"Boy Raiders"
"Death at a Funeral"
In 2013, Saldana returned to the role of communications lieutenant Uhura in the sequel to the sci-fi action film Star Trek Into Darkness. In the new film, Benedict Cumberbatch joined the cast, who played the main antagonist of the superhuman Khan. The appearance of the famous British actor on the screen and a reference to another character from the original films and TV series brought the film additional popularity.
"Star Trek: Into Darkness"
In 2014, the television serial mystical film “Rosemary's Baby” was released, in which Zoe Saldana plays the main role. The same year, Zoe played the role of the green alien Gamora in the blockbuster comic book Guardians of the Galaxy based on the Marvel comic book line of the same name. The film tells the story of how a group of unsociable outcasts, meeting in a galactic prison, unite to save the world.
"Rosemary's Baby"
"Guardians of the Galaxy"
The role of the leader of the Guardians, the adventurer Peter Quill, was played by Chris Pratt, and the thug Drax was played by Dave Bautista. The other two main characters, the genius raccoon Rocket and the anthropomorphic tree Groot, were created using computer graphics. The raccoon is voiced by Bradley Cooper, and Groot, who only speaks one line, is voiced by Vin Diesel. This character's vocabulary allowed the actor to voice Groot in foreign languages, so in the dubbing the alien tree also speaks in Diesel's voice.
In 2020, Saldana took a break from science fiction films and played the lead role in the drama Infinitely Polar Bear. In 2016, Zoey again appeared on the big screen in the red uniform of Lieutenant Uhura in the third film of the Star Trek Beyond reboot.
"Infinitely Polar Bear"
At the end of 2016, the premiere of the crime drama “Law of the Night” took place, in which Saldana played the main role of Graciella Suarez. The film tells about the underground machinations in America in 1926, at the height of Prohibition.
"Law of the Night"
In May 2020, the sequel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Part 2”, in which Zoe again played Gamora. The team of superheroes, in addition to saving the Universe, has taken up more personal matters and is trying to find out who the father of the leader of the Guardians, earthling Peter Quill, is.
Personal life
Since 2000, Zoe Saldana dated actor Keith Britton. The young people were even engaged, but in 2011 they broke up the engagement and separated. On the set of the film “Words,” the star met Bradley Cooper. Their relationship lasted a little over a year.
In addition to filming, Zoe is in demand in advertising. Since 2010, she has been the face of the Calvin Klein Envy women's underwear line. Saldana also appears in photo shoots and on the covers of Playboy and other men's glossy magazines.
In the spring of 2013, Zoe met Italian artist Marco Perego, and in June they got married. It is curious that the artist’s husband switched to his wife’s surname. The marriage produced three children. In November 2014, the couple welcomed twins Sai Aridio and Bowie Ezio. In February 2017, it became known about the birth of a third child named Zen.
The actress admitted that after pregnancy she weighed 83 kg, but soon managed to return to her usual weight - 51 kg. According to the artist, in addition to filming blockbusters, the incentive to return to her previous shape was the desire to fit into her favorite swimsuit.
Zoe Saldana maintains an official Instagram account. The actress posts photos and videos from filming and social events on her page, and advertises her personal life much less.
From time to time, the celebrity is confused with her colleague Thandie Newton. The actresses did not comment on the similarities, but they are distinguished by at least a half-head difference in height. Tandy's height is 160 cm, and Zoe's height is 170 cm.
Few people know that the actress is forced to adhere to a strict diet by a rare disease. Zoey suffers from the chronic autoimmune disease Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The performer manages to maintain her health at the proper level. She has already developed her own nutritional system, from which gluten is completely excluded. This does not prevent her from eating well and maintaining her figure in excellent shape.
Marriage
Keira Knightley got married when she was 28 years old. Her lover is London singer and guitarist Jame Raiton. The couple entered into a relationship in 2011. A couple of years after the marriage, the couple had a daughter, whom her father gave the name Eddie. The age difference between the spouses is 2 years, the actress is younger.
Previously, the girl was seen in affairs with fellow actors, which has numerous confirmations in the form of photos. The most famous of them is actor Jamie Dornan.
Natalie Portman got married in 2012. After their engagement, it took 2 years before the couple held their ceremony. Before marriage, the lovers had their first-born boy. The couple met on the set of Black Swan. The actress's husband, Benjamin Millepied, is a ballet theater actor.
The artist, like Natalie, is Jewish by origin. In 2017, Natalie gave birth to a daughter, Amalia. The age difference between the spouses is 4 years. At the time of the marriage, Natalie was 29 years old, and Benjamin was 33. Among the actress’s former lovers are actor Jake Gyllenhaal and multi-billionaire Nat Rothschild.
Zoe Saldana now
In 2020, the actress celebrated her 40th birthday. In honor of this date, Zoe was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The gala event was attended by all members of the artist’s family, as well as her colleagues Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher and director James Cameron.
The film releases of this period in the artist’s repertoire were the next part of the franchise about the superheroes of the Marvel universe - this is “Avengers: Infinity War”, released in 2018, where the plots of “The Avengers” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” were combined, and “Avengers: Endgame”, which appeared on big screens a year later. Saldana also starred in the fantasy film I Fight Giants, alongside Madison Wolfe, Imogen Poots and Jennifer Ehle.
The fantasy film Avatar 2 is scheduled for release in 2020, in which Saldana will return to the role of the princess of the Navi people, Neytiri. This is not the last part of the franchise in which the screen star will appear. Zoe has already signed on to star in the next three sequels, which will be released in 2021, 2024 and 2025.
In 2020, the actress took part in the dubbing process for the animated film “Missing Link.” The film was about a scientist who discovered a new creature that turned out to be the missing link between modern man and his ancestors. The premiere of the animated film is scheduled for April. The actress's dubbing colleagues were Hugh Jackman, Timothy Olyphant and Emma Thompson.
Saldana is currently preparing to film Star Trek 4. In the new film, the performer will once again play the role of the heroine Nyota Uhura.
Keira Knightley's husband photo
Keira Knightley's future husband was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in England. Nothing is known about Wrighton's childhood and teenage years. Journalists became interested in the blue-eyed playboy only in connection with his marriage to Kira. From the biography of James Righton, we only know that his father was a musician and took care that his son received a musical education. When James was still in high school, his father invited him to play in several rock bands.
Carier start
Righton met Simon Taylor-Davies while still at school. A little later, the third member of the group, Jamie Reynolds, joined them and the friends began to think about organizing their own rock band and performing together. In London, Reynolds bought a studio with his own money, and the musicians began recording their first album. They called their group "Klaxons". It was a successful year and the Klaxons signed a recording contract. However, the group broke up in 20014.
Marriage to Keira Knightley
In February 2011, Righton met actress Keira Knightley. The press showed intense interest in the young musician, and the first information about him and his musical successes began to appear in the press.
James took his relationship with Keira Knightley seriously and soon the young people began talking about a serious and lasting relationship. They exchanged wedding rings and announced their engagement in May 2012. Keira Knightley is not the first famous actress to choose a husband unknown to the general public.
They celebrated their modest wedding in the south of France, where the actress has a mansion. The registration was carried out by the local mayor. Only close people and friends were present at the wedding of Knightley and her husband - 11 people in total. But the solemn ceremony of their marriage took place a little later.
Birth of a daughter
James and Kira dreamed of having children. In May 2005, the actress and her husband had a daughter. The girl was named Edie. They hid her from the paparazzi, so the gender of the child was not even known to the press.
A little later, Keira Knightley, her husband and daughter began to appear in public. The young couple does not like to advertise their personal life. The main reason is that they are constantly harassed by journalists and young people do not feel free when accompanied by reporters. But judging by some pictures, Keira Knightley and her husband still love each other. Their relationship did not cool over time and did not lose its intensity of feelings.
Acting career
In 2020, the husband of actress Keira Knightley tried his hand at an artistic career. He signed up for an actors’ marathon under the pseudonym “drummer.” The debut album of the “drummer” was released on August 25, 2020.
Knightley's husband's first role was in the short film William by Simon Amstel in 2020. Under the direction of Joy Wright in the film by the same Simon Amstell, Wrighton played another role in the film Benjamin in 2020. At the same time, Wrighton is working on other musical projects. The fame he gained by marrying famous actress Keira Knightley did not influence his decision to find his own path in art.
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Quick Facts
- The celebrity's height is 170 centimeters and his weight is 51 kilograms.
- Zoey is left-handed.
- On one occasion, Saldana witnessed an accident and even helped the injured woman until the ambulance arrived.
- 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.
- Zoe received her driver's license very late, namely at the age of 30.
- As a child, the star fell painfully from a bicycle. This injury caused loss of sensation in one of the fingers.
- The girl said in an interview that she quit ballet because her ambitions were too great.
- The star was included in the list of the most beautiful people in the world (according to Maxim magazine).
- Zoe returned to filming 7 months after giving birth to her twins.
- 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.
- Zoe took part in the filming of the video for “La Llave De Mi Corazon”.
- The American is not a controversial woman; no big scandals have been noticed behind her.
- As a child, Zoe loved watching films with Arnold Schwarzenegger. For example, she liked the cult “Terminator”.
- Saldana's real idol was the famous Italian Sophia Loren.
Filmography
- 2003 – “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”
- 2004 – “Harbor”
- 2004 – “Terminal”
- 2005 - “Guess who?”
- 2009 – “Star Trek”
- 2009 – “Avatar”
- 2011 – “Colombiana”
- 2012 – “Words”
- 2014 – Guardians of the Galaxy
- 2014 – “Rosemary’s Baby”
- 2015 – “Infinitely Polar Bear”
- 2016 – “Law of the Night”
- 2017 – “Guardians of the Galaxy. Part 2"
- 2018 – “Avengers: Infinity War”
- 2019 – “Avengers: Endgame”
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Vocal experience
The Pirates of the Caribbean star showed fans her vocal abilities twice. Her debut took place in 2008 in the film “On the Edge of Love.” The girl admitted that she needed additional stage vocal lessons, and the experience of performing songs was frightening.
You can find out how Natalie Portman sings from this video:
In 2014, in the film “At least once in my life,” Knightley sang a duet with Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine.
In 2020, the actress starred in a Coco Crush Chanel commercial, where she sang the French song “Le Tourbillon de la Vie” while playing the guitar. Natalie Portman, unlike Knightley, tried to realize her vocal potential only once. The actress performed the composition in the film “Voice of Lux”, where she plays the role of a singer.
The author of the song is the popular singer and composer Sia.
