Zoe Saldanahas had a prolific career in movies and TV, showcasing dynamic characters with compelling stories.
She has also been a part of smaller, independent dramas.
Saldana has had experience in live action, animation, and a combination of the two.
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Saldana frequently demonstrates her ability to play complex women who are worth rooting for.
In other movies, likeAvatar, Saldana emphasizes her ability to be a leader.
Saldana plays Cameron’s wife, Maggie.
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Saldanas character inInfinitely Polar Bearis quite nuanced.
Saldana’s offers a fresh take on a beloved franchise character.
Additionally, Saldana’s version of Uhura highlights what akey member of the teamthis character has always been.
Infinitely Polar Bear: In an effort to reunite his family, a father with bipolar disorder takes on the responsibility of caring for his two lively young daughters. As he navigates the challenges of parenting while managing his condition, the family’s dynamic is tested in a series of heartfelt and humorous situations.
Devon meets Laila (Saldana), a dancer.
The movie mainly focuses on Devon’s evolution over time.
However, the love story is what brings everything together.
The main story revolves around the Indigenous inhabitants of a distant moon known as the Na’vi.
Avataris a venue forSaldana to show how well she plays characters who are leaders.
Neytiri is a warrior who will stop at nothing to protect her people and their home.
Even behind the CGI, Saldana makes Neytiri shine.
Center Stageis another example of a movie that sees Saldana adding layers to a character.
After being killed inAvengers: Infinity War, Gamora (Saldana) reprises her role as Gamora.
Avengers: Endgameis another example of a movie where Saldana shows her ability to stand out in an ensemble.
The movie ends on a hopeful note for Gamora.
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins.
4’Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
3is the end of a chapter for beloved Marvel characters.
However, this is a reintroduction to Gamora (Saldana), who is adjusting to a new timeline.
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Saldana usesGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.
3to highlight everything that has made Gamora such a special character.
InGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.
The crew of the USS Enterprise explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a new ruthless enemy, who puts them, and everything the Federation stands for, to the test.
3,Saldana highlights Gamora’s growth as a character.
This movie highlights the journey Gamora has gone on, and Saldana shows her vulnerability and strength.
Saldana voices Adelina Fortnight, an adventurer in her own right.
Adelina has her own reasons for resenting Lionel, and these are evident when they ultimately reconnect.
InMissing Link,Saldana highlights her ability to use her voiceto create a compelling character.
This is a character who exists in a time with few freedoms existing for women.
Saldana creates a fiercely independent character who knows exactly how talented she is.
She has a complicated relationship with her former boyfriend, Tayo (Hill Harper).
As Ayanna continues to make a life for herself, she struggles when Tayo reappears after leaving her.
Saldana’s performance inPremiumisanother example of her ability to channel characters' emotions to tell a magnetic story.
She is able to use her character’s tumultuous former relationship to demonstrate growth.
Saldana plays Rita Mora Castro, a lawyer who finds herself in a rut in a dead-end job.
When she meets a kingpin looking to undergo gender-affirming surgery, she begins a new chapter of her career.
Saldana’s performance inEmilia Perezis one of many great ones.
Even when the stakes around Rita feel larger-than-life, Saldana always presents a grounded character.
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Even so, Rita is ultimately worth rooting for.
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A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.
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After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to reverse Thanos' actions and restore balance to the universe.
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Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.
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Emilia Pérez follows Rita, an underestimated lawyer working at a prominent law firm focused on freeing criminals rather than pursuing justice. She is recruited by the leader of a criminal organization, prompting a complex journey that challenges her principles as she navigates the morally ambiguous world of her new employer.
