Age: 48
female
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.
Zoe Saldaña
Joan Williams
for Joan Williams in Unbreakable Soul: The Teddy Pendergrass Story
Suggested by kamsismith
"Unbreakable Soul: The Teddy Pendergrass Story" is a compelling and authentic portrayal of the iconic artist's life, taking audiences on a rollercoaster journey through the highs and lows of his career and personal life. From his early days as a church choir singer to becoming the lead vocalist of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes and later, a solo sensation, Teddy's story is one of ambition, talent, and perseverance. The film delves into Teddy's struggles with fame, the pressures of the music industry, and his complex relationships with those who helped shape his career, including Harold Melvin and his manager, Shep Gordon. But at the heart of this biopic is the love story between Teddy and his wife, Joan Pendergrass, who stood by him through thick and thin, offering unwavering support and love. The pivotal moment in Teddy's life occurs when a tragic car accident in 1982 leaves him paralyzed from the waist down, threatening to end his career and shatter his spirit. Yet, the film takes us on a journey of Teddy's remarkable resilience and determination as he defies all odds to make a triumphant comeback, proving that his soul and voice remain unbreakable.
