Maria gabriela sanchez nee posada is the main deuteragonist of the book of life and the love interest of both manolo sanchez and joaquin mondragon. Female solidarityor the quest for itis a theme in saldanas life. Shes been belting out tunes in films so often recently the the book of. Zoe saldana channels a broken woman not nina simone in.
The film features the voices of diego luna, zoe saldana. She also wore a white short sleeve shirt, which is decorated around the collar and sleeves with a yellow pattern, and. Zoes street sighting came less than a week after she reported trolls tagging her in fake nude photos on instagram. Whether gracefully gliding across the stage in dance, pounding the boards in a play, or lighting up the screen in such popular films as feature60217pirates of the caribbean. Saldanas first film role was in center stage 2000, directed by nicholas hytner, about dancers at the fictitious american ballet academy in new york city. Saldana also sings simones songs throughout the movie and has a great voice, but her style comes off prettier and not the deep sound of the famous star which does seem the most important. The book of life 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Zoe saldana kisses husband marco perego at weho lunch date. The film also stars david oyelowo, ella thomas, and mike epps. The basic plot is about two boys, joaquin diego luna and manolo channing tatum, who vie for the affections of a girl, maria zoe saldana. Chris pratt, zoe saldana react to james gunn guardians.
Manolo diego luna woos maria zoe saldana in the book of life. In the mexican town of san angel, manolo diego luna, maria zoe saldana and joaquin channing tatum have been friends ever since childhood. Pop songs are an integral part of the book of life washington post. Even though zoe saldana only plays a fictitious, comic bookbased alien with superhuman strength in guardians of the galaxy, im still not convinced she doesnt really have some extraordinary. However, like other celebrities, even she has had her fair share of relationships. As a child, maria had her hair in braided pigtails each with a red bow. Zoe saldanaperego is an american actress and dancer. Zoe saldana gives a glimpse into her life as a mom zoe saldana is giving a look into her life as an everyday mom. Zoe saldana and diego luna interview the book of life hd 2014. Zoe saldana vs dj whoo kid on the whoolywood shuffle at shade 45 by dj whoo kid. Gutierrez reached far and wide for inspiration in making the book of. All 36 songs from the the book of life 2014 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Nina simone zoe saldana was one of the centurys most extraordinary talents, but fame and fortune came with a price. Zoe saldanas personal and professional life are thriving.
The film was released on april 22, 2016, in a limited release and through video on demand by rlj entertainment. Zoe saldana, diego luna, ice cube, ron perlman, kate del castillo duration. She appeared in the britney spears vehicle crossroads 2002. Channing tatum, zoe saldana and diego luna were all here to discuss their new movie, and being parents. Saldana stares off into the distance when she sings and frowns and glowers in a clownish manner, trying to appear serious and significant in a way that just makes her look absurd. Shes starred in a calvin klein underwear campaign, covered magazines like elle and glamour, and appeared in vogues best dressed issue this year. Gutierrez, it was produced by aaron berger, brad booker, guillermo del toro, and carina schulze. Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the. From mexican folk art to sergio leone to radiohead, the director jorge r. Live from the red carpet, zoe saldana and chris pratt discussed their time on avengers. Jordan paid egypt for the boys initial creation why zoe saldana wants the world to see migrants as human beings. Saldanas first film role was in center stage 2000, directed by nicholas hytner, about a group of young dancers from various backgrounds who enroll at the fictitious american ballet academy in new york city.
Zoe saldana, left, and nina simone david oyelowo also will star as simones manager clifton henderson in the longgestating film. Since her breakout role as a sassy ballerina in center stage, zoe saldana has become one of the fashion worlds favorite actresses. Zoe saldana left, how she looks normally, and right, in the nina simone biopic has spoken out after coming under fire for donning blackface in the film, saying it was a big learning. Their first single since signing with republic records, no matter where you are, is featured twice in the book of life, which will be released oct. This image released by twentieth century fox shows the character manolo, voiced by diego luna, left, and maria, voiced by zoe saldana in a scene from the book of life. From producer guillermo del toro and director jorge. Avatar neytiri 2009 star trek uhura 2009 guardians of the galaxy gamora 2014 guardians of the galaxy vol. The book of life i love you too much clip fox family. Zoe saldana is giving a glimpse inside her life as a mom of three boys the 41yearold guardians of the galaxy actress took to instagram on wednesday afternoon. Nina is an american biographical film written and directed by cynthia mort. On the bright side, zoe saldana is a pretty good singer. The book of life is a 2014 american 3d computeranimated musical fantasy adventure comedy film coproduced by reel fx creative studios and 20th century fox animation, and distributed by 20th century fox. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers.
From an actors standpoint, i have to admire saldanas dedication to pulling off the different shades of nina simone in manner and dialect. Everything about the nina simone biopic so far has been a disaster led by ignorance, bad decisions and greed, but the bright side is that zoe saldana probably has a decent voice in the movie. Zoe saldana celebrity profile check out the latest zoe saldana photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Zoe saldana, one of the stars of star trek beyond, shared 25 interesting things about herself with us weekly read more. Zoe saldana finds her voice in day of the deadthemed. Zoe saldana was born on june 19, 1978 in passaic, new jersey to aridio saldana and asalia nazario. Shes been belting out tunes in films so often recently the the book of life star could even see herself launching another career.
Gutierrez the film stars the voices of diego luna, zoe saldana and channing tatum with supporting roles by christina applegate, ice cube, ron perlman and kate del castillo. The film focuses on american musician and civil rights activist nina simone, portrayed by zoe saldana. Zoe saldana and diego luna interview the book of life hd 2014 manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling. The book of life is a 2014 american 3d computeranimated adventure musical comedy film produced by reel fx creative studios and distributed by 20th century fox. Rediscovering the meaning of her life and work took courage, strength and one true friend. Christened zoe yaddira saldana nazario at the time of her birth, she came from a mixed heritage. Rarely do beauty and talent combine in a form so complimentary to each other than in the case of actress zoe saldana. Zoe saldanas encouraging quote in response to anyone who says women arent as strong as men. One of hollywoods most badass actresses gives you a hefty dose of encouragement search.
John salangsanginvisionap zoe saldana has responded to criticism over her performance in the nina simone biopic, saying there is no one way to be black. Zoe saldana gives a glimpse into her life as a mom zoe. The book of life 2014 in the mexican town of san angel, manolo diego luna, maria zoe saldana and joaquin channing tatum have been friends ever since childhood. Zoe saldana as maria posada, manolo and joaquins best friend and love interest.
With diego luna, zoe saldana, channing tatum, ron perlman. Manolo diego luna tries to impress maria zoe saldana by singing a tune with a guitar. Of tough women, she says of growing up in jackson heights, queens, with. She is happily married to marco perego, and is gearing up for the guardians of the galaxy vol. Find highquality zoe saldana stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. How book of life added a hispanic touch to covers of. The 38yearold guardians of the galaxy actress may not have the most typical. Zoe saldana biography childhood, life achievements. Check out movie behind the scenes, interviews, movie red carpet premieres, broll and more from.
Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. At the end of the movie, she marries manolo sanchez. She constantly experiments with color and silhouette on red. Voicing maria posada, the animated musicals main love interest, the actress stars alongside channing tatum and ice cube. Zoe saldana finds her voice in day of the deadthemed book of life. Zoe saldana channels a broken woman not nina simone in offbeat biopic. Zoe saldana speaks out after blackface accusations. Lets see some interesting facts and trivia about her. Shes been belting out tunes in films so often recently the the book of life star could even.