Zoë Saldana, who won Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars for her role in the film “Emilia”, apologized for the movie’s representation of Mexico mere moments after her win. The Mexican reporter asked Saldaña about the heart of the film, to which she replied that she was “very, very sorry” that some Mexicans felt offended.
Saldaña explained that the film was not made about a specific country, but about four women who could have been from various backgrounds. She stated that the movie is actually about surviving systemic oppression and stands by this message. However, her response sparked criticism on social media, with many accusing Saldaña of being out of touch with Mexican culture.
Saldaña drew ire for downplaying Mexico’s significance in the film, which takes place in Mexico and features a Mexican cartel leader as its central character. Many users felt that she was disrespecting Mexican people by implying that they should not have an opinion on how the film represents their country.
Despite receiving criticism, Saldaña said she would “welcome” further discussion and sit down with Mexicans to discuss how the film could have been done better with more love and respect.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/zo-salda-forced-apologize-immediately-165251114.html