Full Name: Zoe Yadira Saldaña Nazario
Date of Birth: June 19, 1978
Birth Place: Passaic, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: American
Ethnicity:
Dominican and Puerto Rican descent
Height
Height:
5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Family
Parents:
Father: Aridio Saldaña, of Dominican descent
Mother:
Asalia Nazario, of Puerto Rican descent
Siblings:
Two sisters, Cisely and Mariel
Spouse:
Marco Perego Saldana (m. 2013)
Children:
Three sons: Bowie Ezio Perego-Saldana, Cy Aridio Perego-Saldana, and Zen Perego-Saldana
Career
Zoe Saldana began her career in theater and later moved to television and film.
Early Career:
Zoe's initial interest in performing arts began with dance, especially ballet, which she
studied at ECOS Espacio de Danza Academy in the Dominican Republic.
Her first major acting role was in the film "Center Stage" (2000), where she played a
ballet dancer.
Breakthrough Roles:
Saldana gained significant recognition for her role as Anamaria in "Pirates of the
Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" (2003).
She achieved worldwide fame with her portrayal of Neytiri in James Cameron's
"Avatar" (2009), one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
She played Uhura in the rebooted "Star Trek" film series (2009, 2013, 2016).
Marvel Cinematic Universe:
Zoe Saldana is well-known for her role as Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in films such as "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014), "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (2017), "Avengers: Infinity War " (2018), and "Avengers: Endgame" (2019).
Other Notable Films:
"Colombiana" (2011)
"The Words (2012)
"Out of the Furnace" (2013)
"Live by Night (2016)
Net Worth
As of 2024, Zoe Saldana's net worth is estimated to be around $35 million. This wealth comes from her successful acting career, endorsements, and other business ventures.
Zoe Saldana continues to be a significant figure in Hollywood, known for her versatility and strong presence in the sci-fi and action film genres.
