Zoë Yadira Saldaña Nazario was born on June 19, 1978, in Passaic, New Jersey, and raised in Queens, New York City. [7] . Her parents are Aridio Saldaña, who was Dominican, [8][9] and Asalia Nazario, who is Puerto Rican.

Mar 3, 2025 · Zoe Saldana pays homage to her Dominican ancestry in her Oscar-winning speech (Image by Jason Armond/Getty) Actress Zoe Saldana won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for the 2024 pop musical film Emilia Perez. In her acceptance speech, she first thanked her mother, saying she was “floored by the honor.” Accepting the award, Saldana said:

3 days ago · When Zoe Saldaña stood on the Oscars stage, golden statue in hand, she honored her history. As the first actress of Dominican descent to win an Academy Award, her acceptance speech wasn’t just about her own success, but about the generations before her. “I am a proud child of immigrant parents with dreams, dignity, and hardworking hands,” she declared, looking towards her mom in the ...

Zoe Saldaña made history with her Best Actress in a Supporting Role win at the 2025 Oscars. The Emilia Pérez actress is now the first Dominican-American actress to win an Oscar.

Mar 2, 2025 · After having already won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, BAFTAs, and SAG Awards, Zoe Saldaña wrapped up her awards season sweep by taking home her...

Mar 3, 2025 · La actriz, cuyo nombre completo es Zoe Yadira Saldaña Nazario, nació el 19 de junio de 1978 en Passaic, Nueva Jersey, aunque posteriormente se mudó a Queens, en Nueva York.. Es hija de Asalia Nazario, una mujer con raíces dominicanas y boricuas, así como de Aridio Saldaña, quien nació en República Dominicana.Tiene dos hermana, Cisely y Mariel, quienes, al igual que ella, adoptaron al ...

Mar 3, 2025 · Zoe Saldana, who happens to be a first-generation American, was born on June 19, 1978, to her Dominican father, Aridio Saldana, and her Puerto Rican mother, Asalia Nazario. She also has two sisters, Mariel and Cisely.

Mar 3, 2025 · Her victory marks a milestone as the first American of Dominican origin to win an Academy Award, making the night an unforgettable celebration of cultural heritage and female empowerment.

Mar 3, 2025 · Zoe Saldaña has made history by becoming the first American of Dominican origin to win an Academy Award. The Guardians of the Galaxy actor won ‘Best Supporting Actress’ for her stirring performance in the embattled Emilia Pérez.

Mar 3, 2025 · Zoe Saldaña touted her Dominican heritage and migrant parents’ background in her acceptance speech after becoming the first of Dominican origin to win an Oscar. The 46-year old won the Oscar as Best Supporting Actress.