Zoe Saldaña is faced with the reaction of fans about his answer to a question of a Mexican journalist on the representation of the country “of Emilia Perez.
Saldaña entered the story on Sunday when she became the first American of Dominican origin to win an Oscars.
She won the best support actress for her inspiring performance in “Emilia Perez”, capping a dominant scan in the price season after before before Win at Golden GlobesCritics Choice Awards, Baftas and Sag Awards.
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The journalist questions Zoe Saldaña about the representation of Mexico ” by Emilia Perez
“Emilia Perez” was a really exceptional film, but landed in controversy after her main actress, Karla Sofia Gascón, rooted in a scandal on her old racist and Islamophobic tweets.
In addition, several people were dissatisfied with the way the film depicts Mexico, some fans feeling that the country’s community was not adequately represented.
Consequently, after the Oscars of Saldaña, it was not surprising that he was asked how the film represented Mexico.
While answering journalists’ questions, a Mexican journalist told Saldaña that few have been said on the country throughout the prize season.
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The journalist asked: “It was said less about Mexico, who is the heart [“Emilia Perez”]. How about the heart of this film, but also the subject, which is really injuring for us Mexicans? “”
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Zoe Saldaña’s response to Mexican journalist
Saldaña began her answer by apologizing to the Mexicans who felt offended by the representation of their country’s film before emphasizing that she did not share the journalist’s opinion.
She said“First of all, I’m very, really sorry that many Mexicans were offended. It was never our intention. We talked about a place of love.”
The actress added: “I do not share your opinion. For me, the heart of this film is not Mexico. We made a film on friendship. We made a film on four women.”
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Saldaña continued: “These women could have been Russian, could have been Dominican, could have been black from Detroit, could have been from Israel, could have come from Gaza. And these women are always very universal women who have difficulties every day, but trying to survive systemic oppression and try to find the most authentic voices.”
She concluded: “So I’m going to stay next to it, but I’m also always open to sit with all my Mexican brothers and sisters, with love and respect, [to have] A great conversation on how “Emilia Perez” could have been better made. I welcome it. “”
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Internet users Slam Zoe Saldaña
Saldaña’s answer to the question of the Mexican journalist did not affect many fans online, and they struck him in turn.
A person wrote: “The worst answer of all time … She is so wrong in all aspects. What a shame.”
Another person added: “” For me, the heart of this film is not Mexico. “What ignorant statement.
A third user X common“Call them his Mexican brothers and sisters after having completely rejected their feelings about the film which earned him an Oscar is wild.”
Another user X called for the revocation of the Oscar de Saldaña, by writing: “Revoke this Oscar now”, while another person advised: “It is normal to say” no comment “.”
A sixth person commented: “A Dominican woman saying to the Mexicans that she does not agree with the way the Mexicans are injured while working with a Mexican woman … Just because you speak Spanish does not give you the right to tell the other Latinos how to feel.”
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Saldaña Oscar speech
After winning the Oscar for the best support actress, an emotional Saldaña Zoe climbed the scene to receive her prize and give a comforting speech.
She praised her Costars “Emilia Perez”, saying: “Thank you to the Academy, for recognizing the quiet heroism and the power of a woman like Rita, and talking about powerful women, my nominated colleagues, love and community that you offered me is a real gift and I will pay it forward. Thank you very much.”
Saldaña thanked the director of the film, Jacques Audiard, saying: “Jacques, you are forever a beloved character in my life. Thank you for taking the interest. Thank you for being so curious about these women to tell this story.”
She added: “To my cast and to my team from Emilia Perez”, I share this price with you. Netflix, Ted, Lisa, Bella, why not productions, Ysl. Thank you for your support. To my Kick-SS team in CAA, my incredible managers and my lawyers and the powerful ladies of the main company, your guidance and thank you for always responding to my late emails. “”
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Saldaña becomes emotional as she devotes her Oscar to her grandmother
Zoe Saldaña quickly started to tear herself during her acceptance speech when she was talking about her family and her grandmother.
She said: “My grandmother came to this country in 1961 – I am a proud child of immigrant parents.”
The 46 -year -old actress continued: “With dreams and dignity and working hands, and I am the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Oscars, and I know that I will not be the last. I hope.”
Saldaña concluded: “The fact that I receive a prize for a role where I was able to sing and speak in Spanish-my grandmother, if she was here, she would be so delighted, it’s for my grandmother.”
