Zoe Saldaña
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Zoë Yadira Saldaña-Perego (/sɑːlˈdænjə/ sahl-DAN-yə, Latin American Spanish: [ˈso.e salˈdaɲa]; née Saldaña Nazario; born June 19, 1978) is an American actress. Known primarily for her work in science fiction film franchises, she has starred in four of the seven highest-grossing films of all time, including the top three (Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Avengers: Endgame). Films she has appeared in have grossed more than $15 billion worldwide, and, as of 2024, she is the second highest-grossing lead actress and the highest-grossing actress overall. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. A trained dancer, Saldaña began her on-screen acting career in 1999 with a guest role in Law & Order. Her first film role was in Center Stage(2000), where she played a ballet dancer. She received early recognition for her work opposite Britney Spears in the road film Crossroads (2002). Beginning in 2009, Saldaña achieved a career breakthrough with her roles as Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek reboot film series and Neytiri in James Cameron's Avatar film series. She portrayed Gamora in five films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). In addition to franchise work, Saldaña has starred in the science fiction film The Adam Project and the romantic drama miniseries From Scratch, both for Netflix in 2022. In 2023, she began playing the lead role of a CIA officer in the Paramount+ spy series Lioness. In 2024, Saldaña starred in the musical crime film Emilia Pérez, for which she received several accolades, including the Academy Award, BAFTA Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Zoe Saldaña, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
as Neytiri
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Avengers: Endgame (2019)
as Gamora
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
as Gamora
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
as Gamora
Avatar (2009)
as Neytiri
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
as Neytiri
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
as Anamaria
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
as Gamora
Elio (2025)
as Olga Solís (voice)
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
as Gamora
Colombiana (2011)
as Cataleya Restrepo
Star Trek (2009)
as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura
The Book of Life (2014)
as Maria (voice)
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura
Star Trek Beyond (2016)
as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura
The Terminal (2004)
as Torres
The Adam Project (2022)
as Laura
Guess Who (2005)
as Theresa Jones
The Losers (2010)
as Aisha
Emilia Pérez (2024)
as Rita
Vantage Point (2008)
as Angie Jones
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022)
as Self
My Little Pony: The Movie (2017)
as Captain Celaeno (voice)
Live by Night (2016)
as Graciella Suarez
Missing Link (2019)
as Adelina Fortnight (voice)
Amsterdam (2022)
as Irma St. Clair
Haven (2004)
as Andrea
Dirty Deeds (2005)
as Rachel Buff
Takers (2010)
as Lilli
Nina (2016)
as Nina Simone
Love, Antosha (2019)
as Self
After Sex (2007)
as Kat
Out of the Furnace (2013)
as Lena Taylor
Vivo (2021)
as Rosa (voice)
Blood Ties (2013)
as Vanessa
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
as Self - 'Gamora'
Death at a Funeral (2010)
as Elaine
Crossroads (2002)
as Kit
Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
as Maggie
Drumline (2002)
as Laila
The Words (2012)
as Dora Jansen
Positano (—)
Actor
Avatar: A New Era - Special Edition of 20/20 (2025)
as Self
Igniting the Flame: The Making of “Avatar: Fire and Ash” (2026)
as Self
Riverrun (2026)
as Dr. Cruz
I Kill Giants (2017)
as Mrs. Mollé
Get Over It (2001)
as Maggie
Avatar 4 (2029)
as Neytiri
Vampires vs. the Bronx (2020)
as Becky
Dovecote (2024)
Actor
Disney 100: Remember That (2023)
as Self
Good Burger 2 (2023)
as Zoe Saldaña
Center Stage (2000)
as Eva Rodríguez
Avatar 5 (2031)
as Neytiri
Sabaya (—)
Actor
This Changes Everything (2019)
as Self
The Absence of Eden (2024)
as Esmee / Carmen
Unity (2015)
as Narrator (voice)
Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora (2010)
as Self
Burning Palms (2010)
as Sarah Cotton
The Heart Specialist (2006)
as Donna
Don't Forget Me Tomorrow (—)
Actor
ASCO: Without Permission (2025)
Actor
For the Love of Spock (2016)
as Self
Capturing Avatar (2010)
as Self
I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac (2012)
as Self
Britney: The Videos (2001)
as Self
Constellation (2007)
as Rosa Boxer
Inside Pandora's Box (2023)
as Self
The Skeptic (2009)
as Cassie
The Curse of Father Cardona (2005)
as Flor
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! (2015)
as Self
Premium (2006)
as Charli
Hollywood's Hard Hitters: Women in Action (2023)
as Self
Making Emilia Pérez (2025)
as Self
Blackout (2007)
as Claudine
Snipes (2001)
as Cheryl
Quantum Is Calling (2016)
as Herself
Temptation (2004)
as Annie
Britney: The Videos (2001)
as Self