Zoe Saldaña rebates criticism of ‘Emilia Pérez’ about Mexico’s representation after Oscar

‘I’m sorry you and so many Mexicans were offended. It was never our intention. We came from a place of love, ”explained the actress to Mexican journalist

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Zoe Saldaña won the supporting actress statuette with “Emilia Pérez”

After the Oscar ceremony, which won the supporting actress award, gave an interview to journalists, where he countered criticism of a Mexican reporter compared to the film ““. The journalist expressed her discontent, stating that production was harmful to the Mexican community.

In response, Saldaña, holding his he expressed his disagreement, but was willing to dialogue with his “Mexican brothers and sisters”, emphasizing the importance of love and respect in the conversation about how the movie could have been enhanced.

The actress lamented that the reporter and many other Mexicans were offended, noting that this was never the intention of the team. “I’m sorry, a lot that you and so many Mexicans were offended. It was never our intention. We came from a place of love, ”he expressed. Saldaña explained that the real focus of the film was not Mexico or any other specific country.

“We were telling the story of four women. They could be from anywhere, such as Russia, Dominican Republic, Detroit, Israel or Gaza. These women are very universal and are suffering every day, trying to survive systemic oppression, and trying to find their voices authentic, ”the actress shared.

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Posted by Victor Oliveira

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