Fun Facts on Zoe Saldana - Star of Columbiana

Zoe Saldana is currently starring as "Cataleya" in the action movie "Columbiana". Here are ten fun facts about the Columbiana actress:

Zoe Saldana isn't just strong and commanding in the movie Columbiana, but in real life she likes to look strong and commanding also.

She studied ballet as a teen. In fact, her first major role was in the ballet-themed movie Center Stage.

The actress says she has a "hyper personality". For instance, she isn't the type of girl to just soak in the bathtub for enjoyment.

Zoe Saldana told Women's Health that her ideal Sunday afternoon would be going to the movie theater and watching three films in a row.

On happiness: "Am I happy? Happiness is nothing but temporary moments here and there-and I love those. But I would be bored out of my mind if I were happy all the time."

Her favorite Sci-Fi film is the second Alien movie.

She says she can't watch the horror movie Nightmare on Elm Street alone.

She admires Hilary Clinton; especially in regards to how she handled herself after learning of Bill Clinton's affair. In fact, she said that was enough for her to trust Hilary Clinton as being president one day.

After completing Avatar, the actress apparently had a mental breakdown during the time she was training for Colombiana. She told Latina magazine that she would cry nonstop, slept heavily, and it took almost a year to pick herself back up.

On being older: "You know you're old when gardening, the Food Network and voice notes from your nieces and nephews blow your mind."

Fact Sources
Latina, "Zoe Saldana is Latina's September Cover Girl!". (www.latina.com)
Womens Health, "Zoe Saldana's Star Turn" by Monica Corcoran. (www.womenshealthmag.com)
Black Film, "Haven: An interview with Zoe Saldan" by Brad Balfou. (www.blackfilm.com)
Womens Health, "Zoe Saldana's Flick Picks". (www.womenshealthmag.com)