Zoe Saldana is best known for her role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise. The actress plays Gamora, a fictional character in "Guardians of the Galaxy" movies based on the Marvel Comics.

Saldana is also one of the lead stars in one of the biggest movie franchises of all time, "Avatar." She sported blue skin to play the alien character Neytiri in the science-fiction blockbuster.

Being an actress in Hollywood, Zoe Saldana is more than her role Gamora. The American actress of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent also acted in several films, showcasing her great acting skills, iconic moves, and battle styles.

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Top Zoe Saldana Non-Marvel Cinematic Universe Movies

Zoe Saldana has many movies to offer her fans besides those she made in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie franchise. To give you an idea, here is a list of her other movies that will also give you a thrill, just like in the Marvel films.

I Kill Giants

Zoe Saldana gave life to the role of a psychiatrist in the film "I Kill Giants." This film is about a girl who kills giants in her fantasy world, and Saldana's role is essential for her to come to grips with her imagination. The film is an adaptation of a novel, making it more interesting to watch.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Zoe Saldana proved in the "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" that she is a multi-faceted actor, as she gave life to a role of a pirate in this magnificent 2003 film.

Saldana played the role of Anamaria, who owns the ship named Jolly Mon, a ship that Captain Jack Sparrow stole. She later joined Sparrow and helped the Interceptor's crew.

Star Trek

Zoe Saldana was also able to traverse space when she played the role of Lt. Nyota Uhura in the "Star Trek" franchise that started in 2009. The film was rebooted in 2013 by J.J. Abrams, where she also returned for the same role. 

In 2016, Saldana proved that she was the only one who could play Uhura as she returned to reprise the role again. According to MovieWeb, the fourth installment of the film is currently in the works, but details of that are still unclear.

Colombiana

"Colombiana" gathered several criticisms, especially in terms of the casting. Although Zoe Saldana is a Latina, she does not have Colombian descent. Her father is a Dominican, and her mother is Puerto Rican.

However, her iconic acting and fighting skills made it evident that she was worthy of her role. The story of the film revolves around a fierce woman getting revenge on those who killed her parents in front of her when she was nine years old.

The film has many gun tricks, fight scenes, and emotional scenes, highlighting Saldana's skills as an actress.

Premium

Zoe Saldana also starred in this 2006 movie that has an 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This is a comedy-drama starring Dorian Missick as a struggling actor. Saldana is his ex-fiancee who gets back into town. 

However, Saldana's character is getting married in 36 hours, and the actor must use his acting skills to win her back. Many critics have praised the film's emotional parts and "love of humanity."

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Written by: Joshua Summers

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