Dominicans are celebrating Zoe Saldaña’s Oscar win for best supporting actress for her role in “Emilia Pérez,” marking a moment of immense national pride.

Zoe Saldaña became the first American of Dominican origin to receive this award, offering key takeaways that could echo with women of color in their careers.

"For me, the heart of this movie was not Mexico," Zoe Saldaña said in the Oscars pressroom, after winning best supporting actress for "Emilia Pérez."