Biography
Zoë Yadira Saldaña-Perego, known professionally as Zoe Saldaña, is an American actress. Born on 19 June 1978 in Passaic, New Jersey, she trained as a dancer before beginning her acting career with a guest role in Law & Order in 1999 and her film debut in Center Stage (2000).
Saldaña is known for her roles in major film franchises, including Neytiri in the Avatar series (2009–), Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek reboot films (2009–), and Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Guardians of the Galaxy films (2014–2023). Her recent credits include Rita in Emilia Pérez (2024), for which she received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and voice work as Olga Solís in Elio (2025). She is also set to reprise Neytiri in Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025).
