She’s best known as Zoe, a very tough Browncoat, on Firefly and Serenity. She’s also been a goddess and an intimidating attorney.

Gina Torres was recently honored in the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television. She was presented the Actress Award for her role as EMS Captain Tommy Vega in 911: Lone Star. She plays a mother of two who gets back in the workforce after her husband’s restaurant closed due to the COVID pandemic.

Other performers were honored during the event in Los Angeles. They included the late Desi Arnaz, actress Jenna Ortega, and Oscar-winning director Guillermo Del Toro.

Other performers will be honored in the next few weeks.