Zoe Saldaña’s screen career spans science fiction, superhero blockbusters, animation, television and streaming. Her best-known roles include Nyota Uhura in Star Trek, Gamora in the Guardians of the Galaxy films and Neytiri in Avatar. A broad biographical overview is available on Wikipedia.
Her Netflix credits include original productions such as From Scratch, Maya and the Three and Emilia Pérez, alongside a larger group of films listed on the platform or on third-party catalogues. Availability changes by country and over time, so the figures below reflect the listings cited rather than a fixed count.
Her current television work, the first film credited to her and the personal details on record are covered below, with uncertain points noted where they arise.
Which Zoe Saldaña movies are on Netflix?
Uhura in Star Trek, Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy and Neytiri in Avatar.
Netflix titles vary by region and change over time, so the live catalogue gives the most current picture.
Special Ops: Lioness, a series listed with Paramount+ as its original streamer.
Commonly given as born on in Passaic, New Jersey. Her spouse and parents are not confirmed by a cited record.
- Her most prominent franchises are Avatar, Star Trek and Guardians of the Galaxy, with the Avengers films Infinity War and Endgame adding Gamora appearances.
- Netflix counts differ: Flixboss lists 19 movies on Netflix Australia, while Netflix Releases reports 26 titles without a date.
- Several Netflix associations remain provisional, particularly for animated titles such as Missing Link.
- The Special Ops: Lioness listing on Netflix Canada sits alongside Paramount+ as the original streamer.
- Emilia Pérez brought her an Oscar nomination according to Entertainment Weekly, while a win is not confirmed.
The table below sets out the Netflix-linked titles with the clearest documentation.
| Title | Type and year | Netflix connection | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Scratch | Limited series, 2022 | Netflix limited series based on Tembi Locke’s memoir | Amy Wheeler (main role; also executive producer) |
| Maya and the Three | Animated limited series, 2021 | Netflix animated miniseries created by Jorge Gutiérrez | Princess Maya (voice; main role) |
| The Adam Project | Film, 2022 | Netflix and Skydance production; Netflix availability confirmed | Laura Shane |
| Emilia Pérez | Film, 2024 | Netflix availability confirmed in listings and Netflix coverage | Rita Mora Castro |
| Vivo | Animated film, 2021 | Netflix availability confirmed in Netflix’s Tudum coverage | Rosa Hernández (voice) |
| Colombiana | Film, 2011 | Listed on a Netflix Chile page | Cataleya Restrepo |
| Special Ops: Lioness | TV series, 2023– | Listed on Netflix Canada; Paramount+ identified as original streamer | Joe McNamara (main role; executive producer) |
| Missing Link | Animated film, 2019 | Provisional Netflix association | Adelina Fortnight (voice) |
What TV shows has Zoe Saldaña appeared in?
Her television work includes both guest appearances and leading roles. Early credits include a 1999 episode of Law & Order as Belinca and a 2004 episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Gabrielle Vega, as recorded in IMDb Pro.
Her recurring role as Regina in Six Degrees ran from 2006 to 2007. Later credits include the 2014 miniseries Rosemary’s Baby, where she played Rosemary Woodhouse and also served as executive producer.
Streaming television credits are more recent. Maya and the Three (2021) and From Scratch (2022) are both Netflix productions, and MPower (2023) lists her as executive producer. A Netflix Tudum interview with her adds to the wider coverage of her roles. Readers interested in another actor’s screen work can compare it with Zoë Kravitz Movies and TV Shows.
Several of her television appearances are episodes or cameos rather than series leads. Examples include Comedy Bang! Bang! (2013) and Lip Sync Battle (2016), where she appears as herself.
How does Special Ops: Lioness fit into her TV work?
Special Ops: Lioness is her most recent leading television role, in which she plays Joe McNamara. She is also credited as an executive producer, and the series is listed with a 2023 start.
A Netflix Canada listing exists for the series, but its original streamer is Paramount+. The record available here does not cover further seasons.
Wikipedia, Entertainment Weekly and Screen Rant identify Paramount+ as the original streamer, while a Netflix listing also exists in Canada. Availability therefore depends on region.
What was Zoe Saldaña’s first movie?
The earliest film credit in the Fandango film credits list is Center Stage (2000), in which she is credited as Eva Rodriguez. This is the usual starting point when people ask about her first movie.
Her earliest television credit is older. A 1999 episode of Law & Order predates the film, so the answer depends on whether film or television is meant.
What does “first movie” mean in her case?
The answer changes with the definition. “First credited film” points to Center Stage, while “first leading role” is a different question that the available material does not settle.
Her early film work continued with Get Over It (2001) as Maggie, Crossroads (2002) as Kit and Drumline (2002) as Laila. Her breakthrough into larger franchises came later, with Star Trek in 2009.
Who is Zoe Saldaña’s husband?
The name Marco Perego is linked to Zoe Saldaña as her husband in biographical references. No cited record confirms the marriage, so the name remains unconfirmed.
Her private life receives far less documentation than her screen work, and confirmed accounts of it are scarce.
Who are Zoe Saldaña’s parents?
Her parents are named as Aridio Saldaña and Asalia Nazario in biographical material. As with her spouse, no cited source confirms these names, so they remain unconfirmed.
Titles listed on one national catalogue may be absent from another, so the live Netflix service in a given country is the most current guide to availability there.
How did Zoe Saldaña’s career unfold year by year?
- 1999: She appears in an episode of Law & Order as Belinca, according to Wikipedia and IMDb Pro.
- 2000: Center Stage is the earliest credited film in the Fandango list.
- 2009: Star Trek (Uhura) and Avatar (Neytiri) are released.
- 2014: Guardians of the Galaxy (Gamora) and the Rosemary’s Baby miniseries are released.
- 2016: Nina is released, which Britannica describes as controversial and badly received.
- 2018 and 2019: She appears as Gamora in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.
- 2021: Maya and the Three and Vivo are released, with the former a Netflix miniseries.
- 2022: From Scratch and The Adam Project are released, alongside Avatar: The Way of Water.
- 2023: Special Ops: Lioness is listed with a 2023 start, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is released.
- 2024: Emilia Pérez is released, with a Netflix listing in its availability record.
Which details about Zoe Saldaña are certain and which are not?
| Established information | Information that remains unclear |
|---|---|
| Her roles as Uhura, Gamora and Neytiri in major franchises | Current Netflix availability for any given title in a given region |
| Center Stage (2000) is her earliest credited film | Whether Center Stage was her first leading role |
| Special Ops: Lioness is a series with a 2023 start | The exact premiere date and any further seasons |
| Emilia Pérez earned her an Oscar nomination | Whether she won an Oscar for the role |
| Her birth date is commonly given as 19 June 1978 | Her spouse, her parents and any reliable net worth figure |
Why does Netflix availability for Zoe Saldaña’s titles change?
Netflix catalogues differ by country and change over time. A title listed on the Netflix Chile page for Colombiana may not appear in the same form elsewhere, and the Netflix Canada listing for Special Ops: Lioness reflects a single territory.
The title counts reported in different places also differ. Flixboss lists 19 movies for Australia, while Netflix Releases reports 26 titles with no date, and these figures cannot be reconciled.
How do critics and platforms describe her performances?
Entertainment Weekly describes her contribution to The Adam Project in direct terms:
“essential to balancing the film’s ’80s-style adventure with human drama”
Entertainment Weekly
Netflix’s own coverage takes a similar view of her performance in the same film, describing how she handles the dialogue:
“breezes through the sharp and witty dialogue”
Netflix Tudum
Her role in Emilia Pérez is described by Netflix Tudum in similarly strong language:
“bold and unapologetic”
Netflix Tudum
Entertainment Weekly also reports creative praise from executive producer Attica Locke on her casting and performance in From Scratch.
What is the most useful way to explore Zoe Saldaña’s titles?
Her career combines major franchise roles, streaming originals and a growing television record, and the strongest guide to any single title is its listing on the platform in the relevant country. Readers wanting a parallel overview of another performer’s work can turn to Emma Roberts Movies and TV Shows.
Common questions about Zoe Saldaña
How old is Zoe Saldaña?
Her date of birth is commonly given as 19 June 1978. Her age is calculated from that date, so the figure changes each year and depends on the current date.
What is Zoe Saldaña’s net worth?
No verified figure is available. Published estimates vary widely, so no net worth figure is offered here.
Did Zoe Saldaña win an Oscar for Emilia Pérez?
Entertainment Weekly reports that the film earned her an Oscar nomination. A Netflix interview refers to an Oscar-winning role, but a win is not confirmed, so the nomination is the established point.
Is Special Ops: Lioness on Netflix?
A Netflix Canada listing exists, but Paramount+ is identified as the original streamer. Availability depends on the country.
Is Colombiana available on Netflix?
Colombiana (2011) appears on a Netflix Chile page, in which she plays Cataleya Restrepo. Availability in other countries is not confirmed here.
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Toby Marsh is Senior Reporter at Castradar.uk, covering film and TV stories across the UK.