5 times Zoe Saldaña dazzled us on the big screen

5 stand-out Zoe Saldaña performances

She's a fearless actor who has lit up the big screen with a range of roles; there's no way you haven't heard of Zoe Saldaña. From artistic indie flicks to earth-shattering blockbusters, this stunner has done it all. If whatever you've seen of Zoe Saldaña has made you want more, then here are 5 roles where the actress really shone on screen.

1. Gamora

Despite playing the adopted child of super-villain Thanos, Saldaña managed to win audiences' hearts with her role as Gamora. First appearing in the Guardians of the Galaxy (Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema, Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, Tata Sky), Saldaña has reprised the role for multiple movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Displaying various human emotions, Saldaña made Gamora a flesh-and-blood character. Honestly, Gamora touched the Soul Stone and viewers' souls both.

2. Nyota Uhara

From the MCU to Star Trek it's safe to say that Saldaña is every nerd's absolute favourite. The actress joined the franchise with the 2009 film Star Trek (Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, JioCinema, Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, YouTube), portraying translator and expert linguist Nyota Uhara. Saldaña took on the role of a younger Uhara who joins the cadet crew, displaying her skills and forming a relationship with Spock. Saldaña was praised for her performance, perfectly nailing her strong and whip-smart personality.

3. Neytiri

If you've been living under a rock and haven't watched Avatar (Disney+ Hotstar, Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies), you've missed a masterpiece and Saldaña's outstanding performance. Set on a planet Pandora, Saldaña plays a Na'vi woman Neytiri who is born to leaders of a prominent clan. She falls in love with the human Jake Sully and ends up playing a pivotal role in his time on the planet. Even through motion-capture, Saldaña convinces you of Neytiri's feelings, delivering a memorable performance. There's still time before the sequel is out, so hurry and play catch up!

4. María Posada

Be it motion-capture or voice acting, Saldaña can do it all and how! The actress displayed her vocal acting chops by playing María Posada in The Book of Life (Disney+ Hotstar). She plays a young woman who is separated from her childhood friends and sent to Spain to become a lady. When she returns, her friends are now men who are vying for her affections. Saldaña's effervescent voice only adds to this visually rich and charming movie. Regardless of whether you're seeing her or hearing her, Saldaña never fails to impress.

5. Laila

Saldaña's been showcasing not only her acting, but also dancing talent since the early days of her career. In Drumline (Disney+ Hotstar) she plays dancer Laila who meets her boyfriend and street drummer Devon in college. Playing Laila with equal parts poise and fire, Saldaña's performance is one of many reasons why this film has become a cult classic.

Now that you've got this list, watch Zoe Saldaña in these amazing movies and in The Adam Project streaming on Netflix!

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