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However, Saldaña’s speech devolved into a series of emotional outbursts. Instead of addressing her work or thanking her colleagues, she focused on her immigrant roots, breaking into tears and raising her voice to proclaim pride in her Dominican heritage. She declared herself "a proud child of immigrant parents" and highlighted how her role involved singing and speaking Spanish, which she claimed would delight her grandmother if she were present. The speech was emotional but seemed more performative than reflective, raising questions about whether this was genuine pride or a calculated virtue signal.