Oscar 2025: Zoe Saldaña becomes first Dominican heritage actor to win—Who is the sci-fi superstar turned Academy Award winner?

Oscar 2025: Zoe Saldana made history at the 2025 Academy Awards, winning Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez, a Spanish-language narco-musical that redefined her career. Known for her sci-fi blockbusters, Saldana took on a deeply human role—speaking, singing, and even rapping in Spanish. Her win cements her legacy as the first American of Dominican origin to claim an Oscar, a moment she calls both personal and universal. This victory is not just hers—its a win for representation, identity, and storytelling without borders.