Jan 22, 2025 · While rough, the change also meant Saldaña became fluent in Spanish and finally got to know and embrace her Dominican roots. In Emilia Pérez, the Golden Globe winner plays attorney Rita Mora,...

Nov 16, 2024 · Zoe and her two sisters, Mariel and Cisely, grew up speaking both Spanish and English at home. The Blood Ties actress considers Spanish her first language and told Vanity Fair in November...

Nov 30, 2022 · Language is very important to Zoe Saldaña, particularly Spanish. In an interview with Cosmo for Latinas, Saldaña talked about growing up in a multilingual household and how much she wants...

Does Zoe Saldaña speak Spanish? Yes, Saldaña speaks Spanish fluently. The actress and her two sisters, Cisely and Mariel, were raised bilingual and speak both English and Spanish.

Nov 13, 2024 · Born to Dominican and Puerto Rican parents, Saldaña’s first language is Spanish, so, to her, she took a leap when she accepted the lead role in Paramount+’s original show Lioness.

Nov 16, 2024 · The “Avatar” star acts, sings and even raps in “Pérez,” and does it all in Spanish, her first major role in the language. Saldaña – whose father was from the Dominican Republic and mother is...

Jan 23, 2025 · The move impacted Saldaña in more ways than she was prepared for. “You can’t speak English; you have to speak only Spanish. You can’t code-switch,” she remembers.

Nov 16, 2024 · The “Avatar” star acts, sings and even raps in “Pérez,” and does it all in Spanish, her first major role in the language. Saldaña – whose father was from the Dominican Republic and mother is...

Nov 16, 2024 · The “Avatar” star acts, sings and even raps in “Pérez,” and does it all in Spanish, her first major role in the language. Saldaña – whose father was from the Dominican Republic and mother is...

Nov 21, 2024 · The star of "Avatar" not only acts and sings but also delivers a powerful rap performance in "Pérez," all in Spanish—marking her first significant role in the language.