People think of Latina women as being fiery and fierce, which is usually true. But I think the quality that so many Latinas possess is strength. I'm very proud to have Latin blood.

She left school after Center Stage subsequently appearing in the Britney Spears vehicle Crossroads (2002) and the comedy-drama Drumline (2002). In 2005 Saldana appeared in Constellation Guess Who with Ashton Kutcher and Dirty Deeds and in 2006 featured in Premium. Saldana appeared in three films in 2004 including The Terminal Haven and Temptation.

Zoe Yadira Saldaña Nazario (pron. She also had a lead role in the action film Colombiana.