Zoe Saldana Mini Biography
Zoe Yadira Saldaña-Perego professionally known as Zoe Saldana is a popular American-Dominican actress and model who usually portrays heroines who are strong and dominant. She is best known for her roles as Neytiri in Avatar (2009), Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019)[1]. She was born on June 19, 1978, in Passaic, New Jersey, and raised in Queens, New York to Dominican father Asalia Nazario, and Puerto Rican mother Aridio Saldana[2].
She spent most of her childhood in Jackson Heights, New York. Sadana lost her father in a vehicle crash shortly after she turned nine, and her mother moved to the Dominican Republic with everyone[2]. Her passion for performance dance led her to attend the prestigious ECOS Espacio de Danza Dance Academy, where she learned ballet and other forms of dance. Her family moved back to the United States when Zoe was 17, where she developed a strong interest in theater performance as well as a love for dance.[2].
Recent Highlights
•Nov 22: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Trailer: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña and Gang Save the Universe Again[3].”
•Nov 22: Avatar: The Way of Water actress Zoe Saldaña REVEALS why she ‘felt artistically stuck’ doing franchises[4].
•Nov 22: Zoe Saldaña Reveals Her Reaction To Finally Seeing Completed Avatar 2[5].
| Biography | |
|---|---|
| Birth Name | Zoe Yadira Saldana Perego |
| Name | Zoe Saldana |
| Nickname(s) | •Zoe •Saldana |
| Date Of Birth | 19 June, 1978 |
| Age(as of 2022) | 44 Years Old |
| Birth Place | Passaic New Jersey, America(U.S) •Born in Passaic, New Jersey, and raised in Queens, New York. •She was born at 8:49 AM (EDT)[6]. |
| Nationality | United State Of America Currently lives in Los Angeles, California and New York City. |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Home Town | Passaic New Jersey, America(U.S) |
| Profession | Actress Model |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height(approx) | •In Centimeter- 170 cm •In meter- 1.70 mt. •In Feet- 5"7' |
| Weight(approx) | •In Kg- 55 Kg •In Pound- 121 Lbs |
| Eye Colour | •Black |
| Hair Colour | Black •Her natural hair color is black. |
| Body Shape | HourGlass |
| Body Measurement(approx) | •Bra-34 inches •Waist-26 inches •Hips-34 inches |
| Family | |
| Parents | •Father- Aridio Saldana. •Step-FatherDagoberto Galan •Mother- Asalia Nazario.  She was raised by her stepfather after her real father died in a car accident when she was 9 years old. |
| Siblings | •Cisley Saldana Nazario •Mariel Saldana Nazario  |
| Husband | Marco Perego |
| Children | •Bowei Ezio Perego Saldan •Cy Aredio Perego Saldana •Zen Perego Saldana  |
| Affairs & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Boyfriend | •Keith Britton(200-2010) •Bradely Cooper(2011-2013)  •Marco Perego(M. 2015) •From 2005 to 2011, she was engaged to actor Keith Britton. They ended their relationship in November 2011. •In June 2013, she married Marco Perego Saldana, the boyfriend she had dated for three months. They wed in a secret wedding ceremony in London, and he chose to take her surname. |
| Education & Qualifications | |
| School | •Newtown High School |
| College | Not Known |
| Educational Qualifications | Not Known |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food | •Potato and Shrimp Salad •Turkey Burger •Lentil Salad with Vegetables |
| Favourite Actor(s) | •Chris Pratt •Leonardo DiCaprio •Tom Hanks |
| Favourite Actress | •Scarlett Johansson •Karen Gillan |
| Favourite Colour | •Black •Blue |
| Hobbies | •Shopping •Dancing •Travelling |
| Net Worth & Collections | |
| Networth 2022 | •In Rupee- Around 284 Crores INR(approx.) •In Dollar- Around $35 million These figures are based on Celebrity Networth Data. |
| Car | •Mercedes Benz G-Class •Audi A6 •Audi A8L •Audi Q3 •Audi R8 |
| Bike | N/A |
| Movies ,songs & TV Shows | |
| Debut | •Movie-Center Stage(2000) •Television-Law & Order(1999) •Music Videos-NA •Video game-Star Trek(2013) •Web Series-NA |
| Famous Movie(s) | •Guardians of the Galaxy(2014) •Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) •Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) •Avatar (2009) •Avengers: Endgame (2019) •Avengers: Infinity War (2018) •Star Trek (2009) •Star Trek Beyond (2016) •Out of the Furnace (2013) •Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)[6] |
| Latest Movie/Show(s) | Movies •The Adam Project(2022) •Amsterdam(2022) •Vivo(2021) Shows •From Scratch(2022) •Maya and the Three(2021) |
| Upcoming Movie(s) | •Avatar: The Way of Water dagger(2022) •Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3(2023) •Avatar 3(2024) •Avatar 4 dagger(2026) |
| Famous TV Show(s) | •Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) •From Scratch (2022) •Law & Order (1990) |
| Career Highlights | |
| Her passion for performance dance led her to attend the prestigious ECOS Espacio de Danza Dance Academy, where she learned ballet and other forms of dance. Her family moved back to the United States when Zoe was 17, where she developed a strong interest in theater performance. | |
| Awards & Nominations | |
| •She has won 7 awards in her career and has been nominated too for many.[7] •Won-7-Boston Society of Film Critics,Empire Awards,Saturn Awards,Teen Choice Awards(3),ALMA Awards •Nominated-44-MTV Movie Awards,Black Reel Awards,People's Choice Awards,Scream Awards,Kids' Choice Awards,MTV Movie Awards,BET Awards etc. For Award list click here[7] |
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| Social Media Accounts | |
| Visit Profile As of November 22, she has 9.1Million followers. |
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| Profile Page | |
| Youtube | NA |
| Twitter | NA |
| Few Surprising Facts | |
| •Globally, her films have grossed more than $11 billion. •As of 2019, she is the second-highest-grossing actress of all time[7]. |
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Image Gallery
Thandie Newton and Zoe Saldana
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003), she revealed she is often mistaken for Thandiwe Newton. She also said, “once, even her own mother mistook them[2].”
Zoe Saldana Twin Sister
She does not have twin sisters, despite several speculations on the internet. She has two sisters, Cisely (producer and director) and Mariel. Moreover, they are not twins in any way. When it comes to her children, she has twin boys named Cy Aridio Perego-Saldana and Bowie Ezio Perego-Saldana[2].
Zoe Saldana Kids
With her husband Marco Perego Saldana, she has three sons: twins Cy Aridio Perego-Saldana (b. 11/27/14 in Los Angeles) and Bowie Ezio Perego-Saldana (b. 11/27/14 in Los Angeles). Artist Cy Twombly and singer David Bowie were the inspirations for twins’ names, and the third son is Zen Perego-Saldana (b. 12/12/16).[8].
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Who is Zoe Saldana’s husband? Marco Perego is her husband, he is a famous artist, and he is an expert in clay and art painting. He is also famous producer and director from Italy, and he worked many famous movies like “Keyhole Garden” and “Burn to Shine”.
- Is Zoe Saldana in Avatar 2? Yes, she is playing role of Neytiri in Avatar 2.
- Does Zoe Saldana actually speak Italian? No, she actually speaks in Spanish and English, she is able to understand Italian and Portuguese.
- How many languages does Zoe Saldana speak? She is multilingual and she speaks English, Spanish, Italian, and French.
- How old is Zoe Saldana husband? He is now 43-year-old.
- How tall is Zoe Saldana? In centimeter-165 cm (1.65m).
- Is Zoe Saldana black? Yes.
- Where is Zoe Saldana from? Passaic, New Jersey.
- Does Zoe Saldana speak Italian? Yes.
- Does Zoe Saldana speak Spanish? Yes.
- What ethnicity is Zoe Saldana? She belongs to mixed ethnicity because her Parents’s are from diverse racial background, her late father was from Domician Republic, and her mother nationality is Puerto Rican.
- Where does Zoe Saldana live? Passaic New Jersey, America (U.S).
- Where is Zoe Saldana parents from? Her biological father was Dominican, and her mother is Puerto Rican.