Zoe Saldaña, born Zoë Yadira Saldaña Nazario on June 19, 1978, in Passaic, New Jersey, is an accomplished American actress. She is celebrated for her roles in major science fiction and superhero franchises, including Avatar (as Neytiri), Guardians of the Galaxy (as Gamora), and Star Trek (as Nyota Uhura). Impressively, she has starred in four of the highest-grossing films of all time, cementing her status as a box-office powerhouse.

Saldaña's career began with her film debut in Center Stage (2000), where her background in dance played a pivotal role. Over the years, she has showcased her versatility in films like Colombiana (2011), The Adam Project (2022), and the Netflix series From Scratch (2022). In 2023, she took on the lead role in the Paramount+ spy series Lioness.