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Zoe Saldana apologized for portraying Nina Simone in a 2016 biopic and stated that the legendary jazz singer and civil rights activist "deserved better." "I should have never played Nina," Saldana ...
Nina is a 2016 American biographical film written and directed by Cynthia Mort. The film focuses on American musician and civil rights activist Nina Simone, portrayed by Zoe Saldaña. The film also stars David Oyelowo, Ella Thomas, and Mike Epps. It has a limited release beginning April 22, 2016, and through video on demand by RLJ Entertainment.
Zoe Saldaña's transformation into Nina Simone for "Nina" was controversial. Nina Simone, left, and Zoe Saldaña, right, as Nina Simone in "Nina." Ian Showell/Getty Images; RLJ Entertainment
Zoë Yadira Saldaña-Perego (/ s ɑː l ˈ d æ n ə / sahl-DAN-ə, [2] Latin American Spanish: [ˈso.e salˈdaɲa]; née Saldaña Nazario; born June 19, 1978) is an American actress.. Known primarily for her work in science fiction film franchises, she has starred in four of the six highest-grossing films of all time, including the top three (Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Avengers: Endgam
Zoe Saldana is revealing why she'd never play Nina Simone today. During a chat with Pose creator Steven Canals, the 42-year-old actress expressed regret over her choice to play the iconic singer ...
The documentary chronicles the life of American singer Nina Simone, who became a civil rights activist and moved to Liberia following the turbulence of the 1960s. [4] The documentary combines previously unreleased archival footage and interviews with Simone's daughter and friends. The title of the film was taken from a Maya Angelou quote. [5]
Zoë Saldana portrayed the legendary jazz singer Nina Simone in the 2016 biopic Nina.
Nina Simone (/ ˈ n iː n ə s ɪ ˈ m oʊ n / ... who died in 2006; Simone's daughter, ... wrote the screenplay and directed the 2016 film Nina, starring Zoe Saldana