Zoe Saldana attended the Monday night Los Angeles premiere of her new film Emilia Perez with costar Selena Gomez.
She also spent some time with her friend Blanca Blanco as they discussed the buzz around the Spanish language movie.
Saldana told Blanco there was a lot of ‘excitement’ around the gritty film Emilia Perez – about a Mexican drug dealer who changes their gender – and she is thrilled about it, in a DailyMail.com exclusive.
‘The performances were excellent and so powerful performances,’ Blanca told DailyMail.com after seeing the movie. ‘And the film offers so much, it is really boundary-pushing.
‘Zoe is being talked about for an Oscar nomination and I can see why. She really does it all, sings, dances, and speaks in both English and Spanish.’
Blanca also posed with the main star of the film, Karla Sofía Gascón. ‘I love being a part of this amazing cast, I loved the experience,’ gushed Karla to Blanca. ‘These women are brilliant.’
Zoe Saldana attended the Monday night Los Angeles premiere of her new film Emilia Perez with costar Selena Gomez . She also spent some time with her friend Blanca Blanco as they discussed the excitement around the Spanish language movie
Selena Gomez was also on the carpet as Saldana added a fuchsia top
After the movie there was a standing ovation.
The actors were also seen on stage as Selena introduced the cast.
Selena, who stars on the hit Hulu series Only Murders In The Building, spoke highly of her costars.
Selena said, ‘I hope we make you proud’ then she thanked the crew for ‘working tirelessly.’
Meanwhile, her co-star Zoe also stood on stage as she made comments to the audience.
‘We are grateful that you are opening your heart to receiving this film,’ said Saldana.
She was joined on the star-studded red carpet by longtime husband Marco Perego.
The two spouses, who have three young sons, shared an affectionate kiss ahead of the premiere.
Marco, who hails from Italy, wore a dark, subtly patterned trench coat over a black top, trousers, and boots.
Karla Sofia Gascon (right), who stars in the title role, stunned in a ruched, off-the-shoulder dress. ‘I love being a part of this amazing cast, I loved the experience,’ gushed Karla to Blanca
Blanca had on a polka dot mini dress from Azazie and black heels by YSL. Her makeup was by Mina Abramovic and hair by Vladimir Simic
Zoe was joined on the star-studded red carpet by longtime husband Marco Perego
The two spouses, who have three young sons, shared an affectionate kiss ahead of the premiere
L-R Adriana Paz, Karla Sofia Gascon, Zoe, Selena, and Edgar Ramirez
Blanca, who wore a dress by Azazie and heels by YSL, also posed with John Savage of Deerhunter fame.
Blanco is not related to Selena’s boyfriend Benny Blanco, who was also at the event.
Gascon, 52, who stars in the title role of the movie, stunned in a ruched, off-the-shoulder dress.
Zoe takes on the role of Rita in the Spanish language film while Selena portrays the character Jessi Del Monte.
The movie is set in Mexico and tells the story of a lawyer who receives ‘an unexpected offer to help a feared cartel boss retire from his business and disappear forever by becoming the woman he’s always dreamed of being,’ according to an IMDb synopsis.
It won the Jury Prize during the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May, and the female ensemble won the Best Actress award.
The leggy author of Breaking The Mold posed with John Savage of Deerhunter fame
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