Zoe Saldana
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Zoe Yadira Saldaña-Perego
Date of Birth: June 19, 1978
Place of Birth: Passaic, New Jersey, USA
Height: 170 cm (5′7″)
Weight: ~54 kg
Religion: Not publicly affiliated
Nationality: American
Ancestry: Dominican & Puerto Rican heritage
Languages: English, Spanish
Marital Status: Married to Marco Perego (2013–)
Children: 3 sons
Occupation: Actress, Producer
Education: Early dance training; Faces theater group
Net Worth: $40M+ (public estimates)
Total Social Followers: 20M+ Instagram
Businesses: Cinestar Pictures (with sisters)
Notable Works: Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Trek, Avengers
Current Residence: Los Angeles, California
Number of Houses: US properties
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in Queens, NY, and the Dominican Republic.
- Studied ballet; transitioned to theater with Faces.
- First on-screen appearances in late 1990s; breakout with Center Stage (2000).
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2009: Neytiri in James Cameron’s Avatar.
- 2014–2023: Gamora in Marvel’s Guardians and Avengers.
- 2009–2016: Uhura in Star Trek reboot trilogy.
- 2020s: Producer roles via Cinestar Pictures.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- SAG & Saturn nominations; blockbuster franchise accolades.
- Multiple ensemble awards & box-office records.
- One of the highest-grossing actresses globally.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Bilingual: fluent in English and Spanish.
- Danced ballet and modern dance in youth.
- Has portrayed key roles in three mega-franchises.
- Co-founded production company with her sisters.
- Advocates for diversity and women’s representation.
- Supports STEM education initiatives for girls.
- Trained extensively for action and stunt work.
- Has worked with James Cameron and J.J. Abrams.
- Loves science-fiction and character-driven dramas.
- Frequently appears on “most bankable stars” lists.
- Active in philanthropy and environmental causes.
- Maintains a strong fitness routine for roles.
- Enjoys producing stories about Latin heritage.
- Known for disciplined on-set professionalism.
- Family-first; often credits sisters and mother.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zoe Saldana born?
June 19, 1978.
Height?
170 cm (5′7″).
Famous roles?
Avatar, Guardians, Star Trek, Avengers.
Married?
Yes—Marco Perego (2013–).
Children?
Three sons.
Net worth?
$40M+ (public estimates).
Nationality?
American.
Residence?
Los Angeles, USA.
Businesses?
Cinestar Pictures co-founder.
Awards?
SAG/Saturn noms; box-office milestones.
Languages?
English & Spanish.
Training?
Ballet & theater (Faces).
Directors?
James Cameron, J.J. Abrams, James Gunn.
Genres?
Sci-fi, action, drama.
Philanthropy?
Diversity, STEM, and environmental causes.