Dominicans on Monday celebrated Zoe Saldaña's Oscar win for best supporting actress for her role in “Emilia Pérez,” marking a moment of immense national pride. Dominican President Luis Abinader took to X immediately after the actress received the award Sunday night,

Zoe Saldaña became the first American of Dominican origin to receive this award, offering key takeaways that could echo with women of color in their careers.

Zoe Saldaña won the Academy Award for best supporting actress for her performance in the Spanish-language musical “Emilia Pérez.” She plays Rita, a downtrodden Mexico City lawyer who decides to accept an offer to help Emilia Pérez, a drug cartel boss played by Karla Sofía Gascón, set up a new life after receiving gender-affirming surgery.

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Emilia Pérez” star Saldaña honored her late grandmother and parents while accepting the award for best supporting actress.

Zoë Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress at the 2025 Oscars and apologized for the film’s portrayal of Mexico amid controversy.

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Zoe Saldaña has earned her first Academy Award for best supporting actress. The win Sunday night for her performance in “Emilia Pérez” adds to a collection of successes for the star this awards season.

European and American counterparts don’t understand the richness of Mexican cinema because the parameters are very narrow. They have to be tied to what looks like Italian Neorealism or what looks like French New Wave.

Another user, @badnina_x, agreed saying “ Imagine telling an entire country how they should feel about their own portrayal.” And just to add more fuel to the flames, Saldaña