With an emotional dedication to his Argentine grandmother Cesse, Zoe Saldaña spoke in favor of migrants during his speech at the Academy Awards. After receiving his first Óscar as Best Actress of Delivery for his role in Emilia PérezHe stressed that his career would not have been possible without his grandmother’s decision to migrate from the Dominican Republic.
After a controversial tour in the awards season, the co -star Zoe Saldaña obtained the golden statuette, standing out between Nominated as Ariana Grande, Mónica Barbaro and Isabella Rossellini.
Upon hearing her name as winner, the actress took the stage and offered an emotional speech about her family, highlighting the dignity and effort of Dominican migrants in the United States. His message resonated especially in a context of tensions caused by the immigration policies established by President Donald Trump.
“My grandmother arrived in this country in 1961. I am a proud daughter of immigrant parents with dreams, dignity and working hands,” he said proudly.
In addition, he stressed that he is the first American of Dominican origin to receive an academy award and said safely: “I know I will not be the last.”
For Saldaña, the role of Rita Mora in Emilia Pérez It was a tribute to her grandmother, because she pointed out that she would have loved to see her act and sing in Spanish.
“I hope that receiving a prize for a role in which I could sing and speak in Spanish … (sigh). My grandmother, if she were here, would be delighted. This is for my Argentine grandmother Cesse. Thank you very much, ”she said excitedly during the 97th edition of the Oscar Awards, held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.
Saldaña’s triumph was accompanied by the Oscar for Best Original Song, awarded to Evilthus achieving two awards of the 13 nominations that French production had in this edition.
Acknowledgments to your family and the Academy
In his speech, Zoe Saldaña, also known for giving life to Neytiri in the films of Avatar Gamora already in the Marvel franchise, thanked her mother and her family, who have supported her throughout her acting career.
“Everything brave, scandalous and good that I have done in my life is thanks to you, ”said the actress when she went to her husband, Marco Perego, whom she praised for her blonde hair and her dedication as a father.
@eldiario.es “I am a proud daughter of immigrants with dreams and dignity.” Zoe Saldaña, winner of the Oscar for Best Actress of Delivery, claimed to be the first American of Dominican origin to receive an academy award. “And I know I won’t be the last,” said the actress. #ZOESALDAÑA #Emiliaperez #2025 Awards #cinema #Migrants #migration ♬ Original sound – eldiario.es official
Saldaña also showed his gratitude to the academy to recognize “silent heroism and power” of his character, Rita Morain Emilia Pérez.
In addition, he praised his category companions, to whom he expressed his admiration, and thanked the community that has supported her, promising to pay them that gift they have granted.
“The Evil”, played by Saldaña, wins the Óscar
Despite the controversy surrounding the songs of Emilia Pérez, Evilplayed by Zoe Saldaña, received the Oscar for Best Original Song.
The composers Clément Ducol, Camille and director Jacques Audiard explained that the song arose as a complaint to corruption. During their acceptance speech, they thanked Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascón, an actress wrapped in controversy by a series of offensive tweets.