Zoe Saldana won her first Academy Award for best supporting actress for her role in the Netflix film Emilia Perez, where she portrays Rita Mora Castro, a lawyer assisting a trans cartel boss. The film dominated Academy Award nominations, receiving 13 nods. While Saldana has faced criticism regarding the film's representation of Mexican culture and trans experiences, she has expressed no tolerance for negative rhetoric towards marginalized groups. Despite the controversy, her portrayal won acclaim, with Saldana also receiving several prestigious awards leading up to the Oscars, including a Golden Globe and BAFTA.
Zoe Saldana won her first Academy Award for best supporting actress for her role in the Netflix film Emilia Perez, about a trans cartel boss.
Despite facing backlash for the film's portrayal of Mexican culture and the trans experience, Saldana's performance resonated with Oscars voters.
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