Zoe Saldana Updates: In 1999, Zoe Saldana made her television debut in two episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She made her big-screen debut in the ballet drama Center Stage a year later. Since then, the brilliant actress has starred in some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, including Pirates of the Caribbean, James Cameron’s Avatar, J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek, and many Marvel Cinematic Universe films.
Let’s have a look at the amazing roles of Zoe Saldana
10/10 Laila – Drumline (2002)
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In Zoe Saldana sixth feature film, Drumline, she portrays the ultra-fierce Laila, the alpha lead-dancer at the fictitious Atlanta A&T University, using her exceptional dancing talents. Laila is as tough a high-school kid as they come, exuding confidence and dominating stage presence.
9/10 Maria Posada – The Book Of Life (2014)
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While it may seem contradictory to portray a cartoon character as tough, Maria Posada (Saldana) in The Book of Life is an expert in kung-fu and sword combat. Maria’s rebellious personality and strong-willed determinism are further reinforced by the narrative. She’s shown rescuing animals destined for slaughter, much to her stern father’s chagrin.
Maria is also courageous enough to reject her father’s wishes for her to marry Joaquin (Channing Tatum) and instead marry Manolo (Diego Luna).
8/10 Flor – The Curse Of Father Cardona (2005)
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Despite the film’s poor reviews, Saldana shines as the alluring devil incarnate who preys on a Catholic priest sent to examine odd events in a tiny village.
7/10 Rosemary Woodhouse – Rosemary’s Baby (2014)
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Saldana appeared in the classic title role of Rosemary Woodhouse in NBC’s two-part miniseries Rosemary’s Baby, in one of her few television appearances. Saldana acquitted herself admirably in the role of Mia Farrow from the beloved horror film.
6/10 Nyota Uhura – Star Trek
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Zoe Saldana has guaranteed that Nyota Uhura is one of her most badass roles to date by carrying the torch for one of Star Trek’s first Black protagonists. Uhura’s awe-inspiring height stems from his abilities as a great linguist, cryptographer, and philologist.
5/10 Neytiri – Avatar
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Neytiri is one of Zoe Saldana most badass movie roles to date, thanks to the Na’vi’s unique, never-before-seen inventiveness. The majesty and mystique of such a gorgeous extraterrestrial race are as awe-inspiring to gaze at as her home planet Pandora.
Neytiri is cognitively superior to her romantic interest, Jake (Sam Worthington), as the daughter of the tribal chief, giving her more authority and elevating her standing in the planet’s pecking order. In her own way, Neytiri is a competent and resourceful fighter.
4/10 Aisha Al-Fadhil – The Losers
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The Losers is an action-packed criminal thriller in which Zoe Saldana plays Aisha, a mysterious Bolivian badass with hidden purposes, based on the renowned Vertigo Comic book of the same name.
3/10 Cataleya Restrepo – Colombiana
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Cataleya is Zoe Saldana most badass non-comic book action role to date, as an ice-cold professional assassin. Cataleya witnesses her parents’ horrible murder, which inspires her to grow up and become a hitwoman in order to take deadly vengeance.
2/10 Gamora – MCU
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Gamora, Thanos’ (Josh Brolin) daughter, was famously characterized as the toughest woman in the cosmos by the time she was a teenager, and she certainly rates among Zoe Saldana most ferocious performances. She’s played the part a total of four times.
1/10 Nina Simone – Nina
Saldana’s depiction of the legendary real-life singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist Nina Simone, widely acclaimed as one of the most iconic female vocalists of all time, is her most stunning to date. Despite the criticism surrounding Zoe Saldana performance, it remains her most dangerous role.
