Zoe Saldaña emotionally accepted the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the musical crime drama 'Emilia Pérez,' becoming the first American of Dominican descent to win the prestigious award. During her heartfelt speech, she acknowledged her immigrant roots and dedicated the accolade to her grandmother who came to the US in 1961. Saldaña expressed gratitude towards director Jacques Audiard for highlighting powerful women's stories and shared the joy of her award with her co-stars, emphasizing cultural representation in film.
I am the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award, and I know I will not be the last! I hope. The fact that I'm getting an award for a role where I got to sing and speak in Spanish... this is for my grandmother.
Thank you to the Academy, for recognizing the quiet heroism and the power in a woman like Rita, and talking about powerful women.
Jacques, you are a beloved character in my life. Thank you for taking the interest, thank you for being so curious about these women to tell this story.
My grandmother came to this country in 1961 - I am a proud child of immigrant parents, with dreams and dignity and hard-working hands.
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