Zoe Saldaña has had a busy year as she stars in ” emilia perezwill win the Derek Malcolm Innovation Award at the 45th London Film Critics Circle Film Awards.
The actress will be honored at the ceremony on February 2, becoming the second recipient of the annual award, which is named in honor of critic Derek Malcolm. Malcolm died in August 2023 at the age of 91. SingColman Domingo was the inaugural recipient earlier this year.
“I am honored and excited to receive the Derek Malcolm Innovation Award from the London Film Critics Circle, a group I greatly admire and respect,” Saldanha said. “It’s been a great year for film, with women playing so many compelling and indelible roles. It’s been a privilege to have had the opportunity to work in this industry for 25 years and to be able to play Rita’s role in this industry emilia perez This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Saldana was also nominated for Supporting Actress of the Year for her performance in Jacques Audiard’s The Musical, but she’s also known for starring in some of the highest-grossing films of all time, including Avatar and Avengers: Endgame. StarCraft and Guardians of the Galaxy cementing her status as an A-list actress.
Her breakthrough role was in the 2000 film center stagethe following out of the oven, Colombia and miniseries rosemary’s baby. Saldana has also been recognized for her efforts as a producer, helping to bring diverse narratives and honest portrayals of women, particularly to the screen, such as TV series Special Ops: Lionessin which she also starred, as well as her most recent film the absence of edenwhich sheds light on trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Earlier this year, Saldana won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for the film. emilia perez She is joined by Cara Sofia Gascón, Selena Gomez and Adriana Paz.
“Film critics have long been fans of Zoe Saldana’s groundbreaking work,” said Richie Klein, president of the London Film Critics Circle. “Since she was in such Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy For her pioneering role in creating complex female narratives. and in emilia perez She wowed us with a beautiful, heartfelt performance.
The 45th London Film Critics Circle Film Awards are voted for by the film section of the UK’s oldest film critics organization, the Society of Film Critics, which has 208 members. It was reported on Thursday fauvism and Anora They both lead the nominations with seven nominations. See the full list of nominations here.
