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Saldaña apologises to Mexicans offended by Emilia Perez

Zoe Salda�a won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in Emilia P�rez, which faced backlash for its portrayal of Mexican culture.
Salda�a expressed her regret, saying, "I'm very, very sorry that you and so many Mexicans felt offended."
Despite the criticism, Salda�a emphasized that the film centered on friendship and universal themes, not solely on Mexico.
She remains open to discussion with Mexican viewers about improving the film, highlighting the importance of ongoing conversations about cultural representation.

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