The opportunity to come back and to be in competition makes my heart so full, she says.
Its the punch in of festival where films from all over the world come together.
The star certainly picked the right project to mark her return to Cannes.
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Costarring Karla Sofia Gascon and Selena Gomez,Emilia Perezearned anine-minute standing ovationat its premiere this weekend.
(The film follows a feared drug-cartel boss who undergoes gender-confirmation surgery.)
Hes a wonderful storyteller, she says.
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Hes always been a bucket-list director for me.
Rita makes decisions that by all means are not right, Saldana says.
[But] once youre in her shoes, its easy to find yourself justifying her choices.
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I was deeply compelled to step into her world and understand why.
I wanted to explore what [she] would do given her circumstances and the opportunities presented to her.
Shes so hardworking and committed to her craft.
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It was such a treat to get to know her.
Getting to modernize this vintage design shows how timeless the house of Saint Laurent is.
I loved the silhouette on my body.
Saldaña’s accessories
She accessorized it with Boucheron jewels.
I love exercising that right, that privilege.
As her time in the South of France winds down, she looks forward to learning into the fun.
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From the moment I said yes with Jacques, its been special, she reflects.
Its been worth every moment, every sacrifice, every rehearsal, every training.
