Zoe Saldaña makes history, becoming the 1st Dominican to win an Oscar
By Nicole Mancebo, 10th grade. Zoe Saldaña, an American-Dominican, made history at the 97th Academy Award, winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Mexican lawyer Rita Castro in the French musical “Emilia Pérez.” In her acceptance speech, she declared this by saying, “I am the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award. And I know I will not be … Continue reading Zoe Saldaña makes history, becoming the 1st Dominican to win an Oscar