Yes, the American actress Zoe Saldana is Black.
Zoe Saldana is a famous actress and model who has appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Guess Who, and The Terminal. She also made her name in modeling, featuring in famous magazines like Elle, Nylon, V, Vanity Fair, and GQ Italia.
Saldana's career peaked in 2009 when she portrayed Uhura in Star Trek, which made her a top Hollywood star. But her exceptional performance as Neytiri, the Na'vi princess, in James Cameron's Avatar truly sealed her place in history. She also played Gamora in MCU movies.
She's also starred in movies like "The Adam Project" and a romantic drama series called "From Scratch," both on Netflix in 2022. In 2023, she started playing the main role of a CIA officer in a spy series called "Special Ops: Lioness" on Paramount+. Zoë Saldaña-Perego is a versatile and influential actress who continues to impress audiences with her performances in movies and TV shows.
What is Zoe Saldana’s nationality?
Zoe Saldana is American by nationality, but her family background is a mix of Dominican and Puerto Rican roots. She was born on June 19, 1978, in Passaic, New Jersey but her parents are Asalia Nazario and Aridio Saldaña. Her father is Dominican, and her mother is Puerto Rican. When Zoe Saldana was just nine years old, a tragic event happened as her father passed away in a car accident.
Because of this, her family decided to leave New York City and move to the Dominican Republic. However, when Zoe turned 17, she returned to New York.
Who is Zoe Saldana’s husband?
Zoe Saldana’s husband is Marco Perego-Saldana and the couple got married in 2013, and now have three kids: Zen, who is four years old, and twin toddlers Cy and Bowie.
Perego-Saldana grew up in Salo, Italy, and was always fascinated with art. However, it wasn't until 2002 that he decided to pursue his dream and become an artist. He made the bold move to New York, and his artistic talent started gaining attention when film producer Gilda Moratti purchased one of his paintings.
His artwork often carries a deeper message about society and has been showcased at prestigious events like Art Basel, the Royal Arts Academy in London, Galerie Gmurzynska in Zurich, and the Museo Tuscolano in Rome. In 2008, Perego-Saldana even created the background for Dolce & Gabbana's "Where Fashion Meets Art" campaign.
FAQs
A. Zoe Saldana played the female lead in Avatar. She played Neytiri in Avatar.
A. Zoe is the second-highest-earning actress ever. But she has never reached Forbes' top 10 list of the highest-earning women.
A. Yes, Zoe Saldana has twin boys.
