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Zoe Saldana is an American actress and dancer

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BirthdayJune 19, 1978
NationalityAmerican
FamousAfrican American Actress, Black Actresses, Humanitarian, Film & Theater Personalities, Actresses, Hispanic Women
City/StateNew Jersey
SpousesKeith Britton, Marco Perego
SiblingsCisley Saldaña Nazario, Mariel Saldaña Nazario
Known asZoe Saldana-Perego, Zoë Saldana
ChildrensBowie Ezio Perego-Saldana, Cy Aridio Perego-Saldana, Zen Perego-Saldana
Birth PlacePassaic, New Jersey, United StatesPassaic
Height170
GenderFemale
FatherAridio Saldaña
MotherAsalia Nazario
Net Worth$14 million
Sun SignGemini
Born inPassaic, New Jersey, United StatesPassaic
Famous asActress

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Who is Zoe Saldana?

Zoe Saldana is an American actress and dancer who jumped to fame with her high-profile roles in blockbuster films such as ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’, ‘Star Trek’, ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ and ‘Avatar’. A trained ballet dancer, Saldana had a modest beginning as a theatre artist. She performed in numerous plays for FACES and New York Youth theatre group before making an entry into the big screen with the flick, ‘Center Stage’. Till date, Saldana has enjoyed great success with a line-up of worldwide highest grossing films in her kitty. What gives her the edge over other actresses of her generation is her versatility. Saldana hasn’t limited herself to a particular genre and has been seen giving effortless performance in films of wide-ranging subjects, right from romantic comedy to tragedy, sci-fi to action, fiction to drama and so on. It is her intense concentration and resolute mind that has helped her play such an incredible range of characters. Other than being a star in her own right, Zoe Saldana is also a shrewd businesswoman. She owns several restaurants, has her own line of fragrance and clothing and her own brand of vodka

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Childhood & Early Life

Zoe Saldana was born on June 19, 1978 in Passaic, New Jersey to Aridio Saldana and Asalia Nazario. She has three siblings: two sisters Cisely and Mariel and a half-brother, Nipo.

Christened Zoe Yaddira Saldana Nazario at the time of her birth, she came from a mixed heritage; her father is from Dominican Republic and her mother is a Puerto Rican. Saldana claims to have Lebanese and Haitian ancestry as well.

Saldana spent much of her childhood years in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York. As a child, she was bilingual, being proficient in both English and Spanish.

At the tender age of nine, she lost her father to a car accident. Consequently, she along with her two sisters and mother shifted base to Dominican Republic, to live with her grandparents.

It was at Dominican Republic that Saldana discovered her passion and love for dancing. She soon enrolled herself at ECOS Espacio de Danza Academy where she was taught varied forms of dance. Ballet turned out to be her first love.

Career

After completing her sophomore year in high school, Zoe Saldana moved back to New York City. In 1995, she joined FACES theatre group in Brooklyn. With the troupe, she began performing in plays that were themed on subjects like dealing with substance abuse and adolescent sexuality. Additionally, she also started performing for the New York Youth Theatre group.

It was her spectacular performance in the show, ‘Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat’ for the New York Youth Theatre group that earned her a place at a talent agency. In 1999, she made her debut on the small screen with the episode ‘Merger’ in the legal drama, ‘Law & Order’.

Her ballet training and acting experience helped her bag her first big screen role. It was in the film, ‘Center Stage’ and she played the character of Eva Rodriguez, a talented and determined ballet student. The film was released in 2000.

In 2002, she starred in the movie ‘Crossroads’ and the comedy-drama, ‘Drumline’. She followed this up with the character of Anamaria, a female pirate in the blockbuster movie, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,’ in 2003.

Year 2004 was a productive year as it marked the release of her three films: ‘The Terminal’, ‘Haven’ and ‘Temptation’.

From 2005 to 2006, she starred in four films, including, ‘Constellation’, ‘Guess Who’, ‘Dirty Deeds’ and ‘Premium’. ‘Guess Who’ and ‘Premium’ had her play the female lead. While in the former, she starred opposite Ashton Kutcher, in the latter she played the romantic interest of Dorian Missick.

The highpoint in Saldana’s career came in 2009 with the movies, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Avatar’. Her acting skills were highly lauded by the critics and audience alike.

In 2010, she starred in four films: ‘The Losers’, ‘Takers’, ‘Death at a Funeral’ and ‘Burning Palms’. Same year, she made her debut in the ad world with the Calvin Klein’s ‘Envy’ line.

Year 2011 witnessed the release of her two films: a romantic comedy, ‘The Heart Specialist’ and crime-drama, ‘Columbiana’. She followed this up with the 2012 romantic drama film, ‘The Words’

In 2013, she reprised her role of Nyota Uhura for the Star Trek series next offering, ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’. Next year, she played the character of Gamora in the film, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’. She also featured in the television miniseries, ‘Rosemary’s Baby’.

Her future projects include reprising the role of Neytiri for the sequel, ‘Avatar 2’, which is expected to release in 2017.

Major Works

The highpoint in her career came in 2009 with the films, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Avatar’. Both the films had her play significant roles of Nyota Uhura and Neytiri respectively. While ‘Star Trek’ collected about $385 million at the box office, James Cameroon’s ‘Avatar’ grossed $2.788 billion.

Saldana featured in the Star Trek franchise 2009 film, ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’, reprising her role of Nyota Uhura. The film grossed $467 million worldwide, thus becoming the highest grossing film of the Star Trek enterprise.

Awards & Achievements

In 2009, she won her first award in the category of ‘Best Ensemble Cast’ by Boston Society of Film Critics’ Awards for the film ‘Star Trek’.

In 2010, she won multiple awards in the ‘Best Actress’ category for her role of Neytiri in James Cameron’s film, ‘Avatar’. The awards include: ‘Academy of Science, Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films’, ‘Empire Awards’, ‘Saturn Awards’ and ‘Teen Choice Movie Actress - Sci Fi’. Additionally, her character of Neytiri won the Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Feature Motion Film by Visual Effects Society Awards.

In 2012, she won Teen Choice Movie Actress – Action award for ‘Columbiana’.

Personal Life & Legacy

Zoe Saldana was in a relationship with Keith Britton, an actor and CEO of My Fashion Database. The two got engaged in 2010 but parted ways the following year, which ended their 11 years of relationship.

From December 2011 to January 2013, she was in a relationship with actor Bradley Cooper.

She began dating Marco Pergo, an Italian artist in March 2013. The two married in June 2013 and were blessed with twin sons, Bowie Ezio and Cy Aridio, in November 2014.

Net Worth

Zoe Saldana has a net worth of $275 million.

Trivia

For her role of Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek series, she underwent training in martial arts, archery and horseback riding.

She serves as the celebrity supporter of FINCA International, a microfinance organization.

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Zoe Saldana biography timelines

  • // 19th Jun 1978
    Zoe Saldana was born on June 19, 1978 in Passaic, New Jersey to Aridio Saldana and Asalia Nazario. She has three siblings: two sisters Cisely and Mariel and a half-brother, Nipo.
  • // 1995
    After completing her sophomore year in high school, Zoe Saldana moved back to New York City. In 1995, she joined FACES theatre group in Brooklyn. With the troupe, she began performing in plays that were themed on subjects like dealing with substance abuse and adolescent sexuality. Additionally, she also started performing for the New York Youth Theatre group.
  • // 1999
    It was her spectacular performance in the show, ‘Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat’ for the New York Youth Theatre group that earned her a place at a talent agency. In 1999, she made her debut on the small screen with the episode ‘Merger’ in the legal drama, ‘Law & Order’.
  • // 2000
    Her ballet training and acting experience helped her bag her first big screen role. It was in the film, ‘Center Stage’ and she played the character of Eva Rodriguez, a talented and determined ballet student. The film was released in 2000.
  • // 2002 To 2003
    In 2002, she starred in the movie ‘Crossroads’ and the comedy-drama, ‘Drumline’. She followed this up with the character of Anamaria, a female pirate in the blockbuster movie, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,’ in 2003.
  • // 2004
    Year 2004 was a productive year as it marked the release of her three films: ‘The Terminal’, ‘Haven’ and ‘Temptation’.
  • // 2005 To 2006
    From 2005 to 2006, she starred in four films, including, ‘Constellation’, ‘Guess Who’, ‘Dirty Deeds’ and ‘Premium’. ‘Guess Who’ and ‘Premium’ had her play the female lead. While in the former, she starred opposite Ashton Kutcher, in the latter she played the romantic interest of Dorian Missick.
  • // 2009
    The highpoint in Saldana’s career came in 2009 with the movies, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Avatar’. Her acting skills were highly lauded by the critics and audience alike.
  • // 2009
    The highpoint in her career came in 2009 with the films, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Avatar’. Both the films had her play significant roles of Nyota Uhura and Neytiri respectively. While ‘Star Trek’ collected about $385 million at the box office, James Cameroon’s ‘Avatar’ grossed $2.788 billion.
  • // 2009
    Saldana featured in the Star Trek franchise 2009 film, ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’, reprising her role of Nyota Uhura. The film grossed $467 million worldwide, thus becoming the highest grossing film of the Star Trek enterprise.
  • // 2009
    In 2009, she won her first award in the category of ‘Best Ensemble Cast’ by Boston Society of Film Critics’ Awards for the film ‘Star Trek’.
  • // 2010
    In 2010, she starred in four films: ‘The Losers’, ‘Takers’, ‘Death at a Funeral’ and ‘Burning Palms’. Same year, she made her debut in the ad world with the Calvin Klein’s ‘Envy’ line.
  • // 2010
    In 2010, she won multiple awards in the ‘Best Actress’ category for her role of Neytiri in James Cameron’s film, ‘Avatar’. The awards include: ‘Academy of Science, Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films’, ‘Empire Awards’, ‘Saturn Awards’ and ‘Teen Choice Movie Actress - Sci Fi’. Additionally, her character of Neytiri won the Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Feature Motion Film by Visual Effects Society Awards.
  • // 2010
    Zoe Saldana was in a relationship with Keith Britton, an actor and CEO of My Fashion Database. The two got engaged in 2010 but parted ways the following year, which ended their 11 years of relationship.
  • // 2011 To 2012
    Year 2011 witnessed the release of her two films: a romantic comedy, ‘The Heart Specialist’ and crime-drama, ‘Columbiana’. She followed this up with the 2012 romantic drama film, ‘The Words’
  • // Dec 2011 To Jan 2013
    From December 2011 to January 2013, she was in a relationship with actor Bradley Cooper.
  • // 2012
    In 2012, she won Teen Choice Movie Actress – Action award for ‘Columbiana’.
  • // 2013
    In 2013, she reprised her role of Nyota Uhura for the Star Trek series next offering, ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’. Next year, she played the character of Gamora in the film, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’. She also featured in the television miniseries, ‘Rosemary’s Baby’.
  • // 2013 To 2014
    She began dating Marco Pergo, an Italian artist in March 2013. The two married in June 2013 and were blessed with twin sons, Bowie Ezio and Cy Aridio, in November 2014.

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Zoe Saldana's FAQ

  • What is Zoe Saldana birthday?

    Zoe Saldana was born at 1978-06-19

  • Where is Zoe Saldana's birth place?

    Zoe Saldana was born in Passaic, New Jersey, United StatesPassaic

  • What is Zoe Saldana nationalities?

    Zoe Saldana's nationalities is American

  • Who is Zoe Saldana spouses?

    Zoe Saldana's spouses is Keith Britton, Marco Perego

  • Who is Zoe Saldana siblings?

    Zoe Saldana's siblings is Cisley Saldaña Nazario, Mariel Saldaña Nazario

  • Who is Zoe Saldana childrens?

    Zoe Saldana's childrens is Bowie Ezio Perego-Saldana, Cy Aridio Perego-Saldana, Zen Perego-Saldana

  • How tall is Zoe Saldana?

    Zoe Saldana's height is 170

  • Who is Zoe Saldana's father?

    Zoe Saldana's father is Aridio Saldaña

  • Who is Zoe Saldana's mother?

    Zoe Saldana's mother is Asalia Nazario

  • What is Zoe Saldana's sun sign?

    Zoe Saldana is Gemini

  • How famous is Zoe Saldana?

    Zoe Saldana is famouse as Actress