The famous American actress of Dominican and Puerto Rican origin, Zoe Saldanawas opposed to the Government eliminate incentives for industry of cinema in the tax reform project that will be presented in the coming days, because He understands that it would be a hard blow to his development.
The actress, who recently won an award at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in the film “Emilia Perez“, which will premiere next November through the platform Netflixspoke about the topic in a virtual meeting via Zoom with journalists, in which he addressed various topics of his career.
“I would love for him Government I reviewed it because that stops the evolution of Dominican filmmakers and also of cinema. I do not lose hope that one day, at the Cannes Festival, a film will be screened dominican that stands out and has the support of the Government Dominican,” he said Zoe Saldana.
By highlighting the importance of the validity of the Film Lawgave as an example that other countries have similar legislation that supports the development and projection of their industry. “Films from France, Spain and ItalyMany of them have the support of their governments and, when they go to the festivals, the countries feel very proud to be represented there,” he commented.
Saldaña, who plays “Rita” in the movie “Emilia Perez“, also highlighted the presence of productions internationals in the Dominican Republic.
“It is convenient for us to film movies international because the technical staff has opportunities to work, in addition to our island expanding with a positive impact from a tourist point of view. Those people They live three to four months in the country, generate consumption and pay taxes,” he said.
The award-winning actress assured that, in addition to supporting international cinema, the Government must continue to support cinematography national.
“Emilia Perez“
When referring to his outstanding participation in the film “Emilia Perez“, by the award-winning French filmmaker Jacques Audiardwhose premiere is scheduled for November 13 on the platform Netflixsaid that it was a great experience. The film production, in which Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez and Adriana Paz also star, was awarded at the Cannes Festival in the Best Female Performance section.
“This production meant a lot to me. Jacques Audiard He has been a very admired director with whom I wanted to work; It was one of those pending dreams. My agency called me and told me that he was interviewing for that project. “When I read it, I didn’t know if it would be possible,” he said.
A year passed after that conversation.
“He waited for me because I was in other projectsand he did it because felt that it was worth it for him character from Rita. A year after finishing the series “Lioness” I traveled to Paris and immediately began working with the music, the choreography and the entire cast.
It was a great experience for me to have been in this movie“he commented.
during the conversation Zoe Saldana expressed his excitement upon learning that “Emilia Perez” will be released in 190 countries through Netflix.
“I do not lose hope that one day a Dominican film will be screened at the Cannes Festival”Actress
The history
“Emilia Perez count the history of a (Mexican) woman who is born a man, but is actually a woman. Unfortunately she lives a life of violence, but she longs to become who she really is, an Afro-Latina marked by color. My character, Rita, brings a great message; is a story of four women who want to find their most authentic freedom,” he commented. The film, marked by music, drama and sprinkled with humor, shows Zoe Saldana singing and dancing.
Dominican pride
Zoe sits and preaches at the top of her lungs that it is dominican. “I want you to always know that I am dominican of pure strain and everything I do is to exalt the culture dominican; that is very important. I don’t hide my Dominicanness; anywhere in the world I declare myself that way, not only because of what I say, but because of how I behave and what I eat. Many years ago I made the decision that the greatest impact I can give to my community dominican and Latin is to continue progressing.
Zoe would like to see others latin artists assuming leading roles in major productions cinematographic. “To this day there is no Afro-Latina actress who has reached this point like me. Yes, I would love for that to happen, I am waiting for it to happen. I always leave doors open for that, but I recognize that an artist is a chameleon to avoid being pigeonholed. “I avoid that and the stigma that the color of your skin limits you. Don’t allow yourself to be pigeonholed because you are the owner of your identity.”
The artist expressed her gratitude to dominican public who has supported his career through the different productions cinematographic films that have been screened in the country and those that are shown on streaming platforms. And he confessed that he has talked with his family about the possibility of coming to film a movie in the country, but the opportunity has not yet arisen. “We haven’t sat down to discuss it, but it’s something we’re already talking about,” he said.
Without going into many details, he assured that “Emilia Pérez” has all the elements to win the Oscar award in the category that corresponds to her. “Yes. It is a very special film; it is not something you can compare, it lives outside of all genres. That is a story in which you do not have to think so much, but rather feel. The truth is that it moves you and makes you have an experience very pretty. Jacques Audiard is known for being a man of challenges in characters that one would not consider, and during the film the audience perceives it immediately,” she said. Regarding the possibility of seeing herself winning in the “Best Actress” category, He said: “Of course I want it, every child with an artistic inclination has dreamed of winning an Oscar. If I want it, of course I want it. If it happens, I will feel grateful for the recognition of my work, the sacrifice; if it doesn’t happen, I will be fine “I will continue acting, being a wife, mother and daughter.”
His path
Zoe Saldana He was born in New Jersey, although at the age of 10 he moved with his mother and siblings to Dominican Republic. There she begins to teach dance classes at a prestigious school and, upon her return to the United States at 17, she begins to feel attracted to the world of dance. interpretation. His first opportunity came in 1998, when he obtained a small role in the television series ‘Law and Order‘.
His debut on the big screen took place in 2000 in the film ‘The Rhythm of Success’. After this role the doors of the cinema open to Zoe Saldanawho will participate in titles such as ‘Crossroads’ (2002), ‘Dumline’ (2002), ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ (2003), ‘Guess Who’ (2005) or ‘Star Trek’ (2009). ).
In 2009 she gained great popularity by co-starring in James Cameron’s famous film ‘Avatar’, in which she plays Neytiri.
