00:00And the Oscar goes to Zoe Saldana.
00:13This is the first Oscar win and nomination for Zoe Saldana.
00:31Thank you to the Academy for recognizing the quiet heroism and the power in a woman like Rita and talking
00:42about powerful women, my fellow nominees, the love and community that you have offered me is a true gift and
00:52I will pay it forward.
00:53Thank you so much.
00:54I am a proud child of immigrant parents.
01:01With dreams and dignity and hardworking hands and I am the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy
01:10Award and I know I will not be the last.
01:12I hope the fact that I'm getting an award for a role where I got to sing and speak in
01:21Spanish.
01:22My grandmother, if she were here, she would be so delighted.
01:25This is from my grandmother, Argentina Cese.
01:27Thank you so much.
01:28Muchas gracias.
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