---
name: "Zoe Saldaña"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/zoe-saldana"
fi1m_id: "zoe-saldana"
imdb_id: "nm0757855"
tmdb_id: 8691
wikidata_id: "Q190162"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "19 June 1978"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 16
average_fi1m_score: 68
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 16
updated: "2026-10-22T03:18:12.160128+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Zoe Saldaña

## Identity

Zoe Saldaña

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/zoe-saldana
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** zoe-saldana
- **IMDb ID:** nm0757855
- **TMDB ID:** 8691
- **Wikidata ID:** Q190162
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoe_Salda%C3%B1a, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q190162, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0757855/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/8691

Actor. Born 19 June 1978 in Passaic, New Jersey, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 19 June 1978, Passaic, New Jersey, USA
- **Active:** 2003–present
- **Also known as:** Zoë Saldana, Zoë Saldaña, Zoe Yadira Saldaña-Perego, Zoe Yadira Saldaña Nazario, Zoe Saldana
- **Frequently works with:** [Chris Pine](https://film.one/person/chris-pine.md), [Chris Pratt](https://film.one/person/chris-pratt.md), [Dave Bautista](https://film.one/person/dave-bautista.md), [James Cameron](https://film.one/person/james-cameron.md), [James Gunn](https://film.one/person/james-gunn.md), [J.J. Abrams](https://film.one/person/j-j-abrams.md), [Jon Landau](https://film.one/person/jon-landau.md), [Kevin Feige](https://film.one/person/kevin-feige.md)
- **Academy Awards:** 1 Oscar (1 won)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 68, as actor, over 16 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 74 (4), 2010s 72 (6), 2020s 61 (6)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 68 to 69 across 16 titles
- **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 10 at 60–79, 3 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 7 of 13 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Adventure 13, Science Fiction 12, Action 11, Comedy 3, Drama 3, Fantasy 2
- **Screen time:** 38 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $16,352m across 16 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoe_Salda%C3%B1a, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q190162, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0757855/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/8691

## Coming up

- *Avatar 4* (2029-12-19), as Neytiri
- *Avatar 5* (2031-12-17), as Neytiri

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Guardians of the Galaxy*](https://film.one/film/guardians-of-the-galaxy.md) (80), [*Avengers: Infinity War*](https://film.one/film/avengers-infinity-war.md) (77), [*Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3*](https://film.one/film/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3.md) (71), [*Avatar*](https://film.one/film/avatar.md) (70), [*Avatar: The Way of Water*](https://film.one/film/avatar-the-way-of-water.md) (68), [*Elio*](https://film.one/film/elio.md) (64), [*Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2*](https://film.one/film/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2.md) (64), [*Avatar: Fire and Ash*](https://film.one/film/avatar-fire-and-ash.md) (58)
- **Apple TV:** [*Star Trek*](https://film.one/film/star-trek.md) (81), [*Star Trek Beyond*](https://film.one/film/star-trek-beyond.md) (70), [*The Terminal*](https://film.one/film/the-terminal.md) (63), [*Star Trek Into Darkness*](https://film.one/film/star-trek-into-darkness.md) (60)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Zoe Saldaña

> Zoe Saldaña makes anger readable in a shoulder or a hand, and gives uncertainty equal care. We rate her highly, even when the films leave her doing much of the work.

In *Star Trek* (2009), Zoe Saldaña's Uhura has to make an impression while a whole crew is being introduced. She does it through confidence, holding her place beside Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto without seeming to ask for more attention. J.J. Abrams gives her limited room, but she makes the supporting part distinct. The same year's *Avatar* made Neytiri, performed through motion capture, her other breakthrough: two science-fiction roles that established the territory she would keep returning to.

Those returns can give her something worthwhile to resist. After *Guardians of the Galaxy* (2014), *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3* (2023) finds her Gamora refusing the relationship Chris Pratt's Quill thinks he can resume. James Gunn lets her be firm without making her unreasonable. In a film whose middle drags, their scenes are unusually adult: his unhappiness does not oblige her to pretend they share a past.

*Emilia Pérez* (2024) gives that resistance more physical expression. As Rita, she keeps exhaustion visible and anger largely off her face, then lets her shoulders, hands and sharply delivered singing do the work. Her dance-informed movement helps Jacques Audiard's musical most when it makes the effort of containing that anger visible. She carries the first act, but cannot keep the film from sliding into melodrama or make its weaker songs worth hearing.

James Cameron gives her less to explore in *Avatar: Fire and Ash* (2025). Her Neytiri is forceful in her rage, but the script keeps announcing feelings and repeating the family's predicament. Saldaña supplies the anger convincingly; she cannot supply a new story. We would rather see her given something beyond another reason to be furious.

*Elio* (2025) offers that change, with Saldaña voicing the boy's aunt Olga Solís as a woman trying to hide how unprepared she is for the job. We were moved by Olga standing in the doorway, unable to find words while her nephew talks to the night sky. The voice performance allows uncertainty without turning her into a model of patient kindness. The later space adventure is busier and less affecting. For Saldaña in a quieter part, the Earth scenes are worth seeking out.

## 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).

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, themoviedb.org, britannica.com.*

## On Fi1m (16)

- *Avatar: Fire and Ash* (2025), Fi1m 58, as Neytiri — [page](https://film.one/film/avatar-fire-and-ash.md)
- *Elio* (2025), Fi1m 64, as Olga Solís (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/elio.md)
- *Emilia Pérez* (2024), Fi1m 58, as Rita — [page](https://film.one/film/emilia-perez.md)
- *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3* (2023), Fi1m 71, as Gamora — [page](https://film.one/film/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3.md)
- *Amsterdam* (2022), Fi1m 47, as Irma St. Clair — [page](https://film.one/film/amsterdam.md)
- *Avatar: The Way of Water* (2022), Fi1m 68, as Neytiri — [page](https://film.one/film/avatar-the-way-of-water.md)
- *Avengers: Endgame* (2019), Fi1m 79, as Gamora — [page](https://film.one/film/avengers-endgame.md)
- *Avengers: Infinity War* (2018), Fi1m 77, as Gamora — [page](https://film.one/film/avengers-infinity-war.md)
- *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2* (2017), Fi1m 64, as Gamora — [page](https://film.one/film/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2.md)
- *Star Trek Beyond* (2016), Fi1m 70, as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura — [page](https://film.one/film/star-trek-beyond.md)
- *Guardians of the Galaxy* (2014), Fi1m 80, as Gamora — [page](https://film.one/film/guardians-of-the-galaxy.md)
- *Star Trek Into Darkness* (2013), Fi1m 60, as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura — [page](https://film.one/film/star-trek-into-darkness.md)
- *Avatar* (2009), Fi1m 70, as Neytiri — [page](https://film.one/film/avatar.md)
- *Star Trek* (2009), Fi1m 81, as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura — [page](https://film.one/film/star-trek.md)
- *The Terminal* (2004), Fi1m 63, as Torres — [page](https://film.one/film/the-terminal.md)
- *Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl* (2003), Fi1m 81, as Anamaria — [page](https://film.one/film/pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-curse-of-the-black-pearl.md)

## Complete filmography (84)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Avatar 5* (2031), as Neytiri
- *Avatar 4* (2029), as Neytiri
- *It's Complicated* (2026), Executive Producer
- *The Invite* (2026), Thanks — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/the-invite.md)
- *Julián* (2026), Executive Producer
- *The Bluff* (2026), Executive Producer
- *Avatar: Fire and Ash* (2025), as Neytiri — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/avatar-fire-and-ash.md)
- *Elio* (2025), as Olga Solís (voice) — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/elio.md)
- *ASCO: Without Permission* (2025), Actor
- *Dovecote* (2024), as Producer
- *Emilia Pérez* (2024), as Rita, Songs — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/emilia-perez.md)
- *The Absence of Eden* (2024), as Esmee / Carmen · Producer
- *Meet Me in Rome* (2024), Executive Producer
- *Good Burger 2* (2023), as Zoe Saldaña
- *Lioness* (2023), series, as Joe McNamara · Executive Producer
- *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3* (2023), as Gamora — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3.md)
- *MPower* (2023), series, Executive Producer
- *Meet Me in Paris* (2023), Executive Producer
- *Avatar: The Way of Water* (2022), as Neytiri — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/avatar-the-way-of-water.md)
- *From Scratch* (2022), series, as Amy Wheeler
- *Amsterdam* (2022), as Irma St. Clair — Fi1m 47, [page](https://film.one/film/amsterdam.md)
- *Gordita Chronicles* (2022), series, Executive Producer
- *Mamas* (2022), series, Executive Producer
- *The Adam Project* (2022), as Laura
- *Maya and the Three* (2021), series, as Princess Maya (voice)
- *Vivo* (2021), as Rosa (voice)
- *Marvel Studios Legends* (2021), series, as Gamora (archive footage) (uncredited)
- *Vampires vs. the Bronx* (2020), as Becky
- *Home Movie: The Princess Bride* (2020), series, as Princess Buttercup
- *19 Weeks* (2020), Producer
- *Avengers: Endgame* (2019), as Gamora — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/avengers-endgame.md)
- *Missing Link* (2019), as Adelina Fortnight (voice)
- *The Honor List* (2018), Executive Producer
- *Avengers: Infinity War* (2018), as Gamora — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/avengers-infinity-war.md)
- *I Kill Giants* (2017), as Mrs. Mollé
- *My Little Pony: The Movie* (2017), as Captain Celaeno (voice)
- *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2* (2017), as Gamora — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2.md)
- *Live by Night* (2016), as Graciella Suarez
- *Ask the Storybots* (2016), series, Actor
- *Star Trek Beyond* (2016), as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/star-trek-beyond.md)
- *Nina* (2016), as Nina Simone
- *Unity* (2015), as Narrator (voice)
- *The Book of Life* (2014), as Maria (voice)
- *Guardians of the Galaxy* (2014), as Gamora — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/guardians-of-the-galaxy.md)
- *Rosemary's Baby* (2014), series, as Rosemary Woodhouse · Producer
- *Infinitely Polar Bear* (2014), as Maggie
- *Out of the Furnace* (2013), as Lena Taylor
- *Blood Ties* (2013), as Vanessa
- *Star Trek Into Darkness* (2013), as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/star-trek-into-darkness.md)
- *The Words* (2012), as Dora Jansen
- *Kaylien* (2011), Director
- *Colombiana* (2011), as Cataleya Restrepo
- *Takers* (2010), as Lilli
- *The Losers* (2010), as Aisha
- *Burning Palms* (2010), as Sarah Cotton
- *Death at a Funeral* (2010), as Elaine
- *Avatar* (2009), as Neytiri — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/avatar.md)
- *Star Trek* (2009), as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/star-trek.md)
- *The Skeptic* (2009), as Cassie
- *Vantage Point* (2008), as Angie Jones
- *Blackout* (2007), as Claudine
- *After Sex* (2007), as Kat
- *Constellation* (2007), as Rosa Boxer
- *Six Degrees* (2006), series, as Regina
- *The Heart Specialist* (2006), as Donna
- *Premium* (2006), as Charli
- *The Curse of Father Cardona* (2005), as Flor
- *Dirty Deeds* (2005), as Rachel Buff
- *Guess Who* (2005), as Theresa Jones
- *Temptation* (2004), as Annie
- *Haven* (2004), as Andrea
- *The Terminal* (2004), as Torres — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/the-terminal.md)
- *Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl* (2003), as Anamaria — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-curse-of-the-black-pearl.md)
- *Drumline* (2002), as Laila
- *Crossroads* (2002), as Kit
- *Snipes* (2001), as Cheryl
- *Get Over It* (2001), as Maggie
- *Center Stage* (2000), as Eva Rodríguez
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Gabrielle Vega
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Belinca — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *Don't Forget Me Tomorrow*, Actor
- *Positano*, Actor
- *Riverrun*, as Dr. Cruz
- *Sabaya*, Actor

## Gallery

- ![Zoe Saldaña as Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)](https://film.one/media/title/305/still-9095063bc6fd.jpg) Zoe Saldaña as Gamora in *Guardians of the Galaxy* (2014) — Image via TMDB
- ![Zoe Saldaña as Rita in Emilia Pérez (2024)](https://film.one/media/title/1064/still-54a64c726688.jpg) Zoe Saldaña as Rita in *Emilia Pérez* (2024) — Image via TMDB
- ![Zoe Saldana, actor, at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada](https://film.one/media/person/7541/gallery-79c89e90295b.jpg) Zoe Saldana, actor, at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada — Frank Sun, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Zoe_Saldana_at_the_2024_Toronto_International_Film_Festival_2.jpg/1280px-Zoe_Saldana_at_the_2024_Toronto_International_Film_Festival_2.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Zoe Saldaña](https://film.one/media/person/7541/gallery-558a8e300147.jpg) Zoe Saldaña — Image via TMDB
- ![Zoe Saldaña](https://film.one/media/person/7541/gallery-eaf048a896fd.jpg) Zoe Saldaña — Image via TMDB
- ![Zoe Saldaña](https://film.one/media/person/7541/gallery-3c034260bc43.jpg) Zoe Saldaña — Image via TMDB
- ![Zoe Saldaña](https://film.one/media/person/7541/gallery-2f0d372c676d.jpg) Zoe Saldaña — Image via TMDB
- ![Zoe Saldaña](https://film.one/media/person/7541/gallery-1bf190f34243.jpg) Zoe Saldaña — Image via TMDB
- ![Zoe Saldaña](https://film.one/media/person/7541/gallery-9df0157ff913.jpg) Zoe Saldaña — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Academy Awards — 1 won

- 2025: Best Supporting Actress (won), for *Emilia Pérez*

### BAFTA Film Awards — 1 won

- 2025: Best Actress in a Supporting Role (won), for *Emilia Pérez*

### Golden Globes — 1 won

- 2024: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (won)

### Other awards — 4 won

- Black Reel Award for Best Voice Performance 2026: Black Reel Award for Best Voice Performance (won), for *Avatar: Fire and Ash*
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres 2024: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (won)
- Time 100 2023: Time 100 (won)
- Max Mara Face of the Future Award 2010: Max Mara Face of the Future Award (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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