Rachel Zegler

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Rachel Zegler is an American actress and singer who rose to prominence after being cast as Maria Vasquez in Steven Spielberg's 2021 film adaptation of West Side Story. She was selected for the role from over 30,000 applicants after submitting a video of herself singing on Twitter. Her performance in the film earned her critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. Following her breakout role, she appeared as Anthea in the DC Extended Universe film Shazam! Fury of the Gods. She also starred as Lucy Gray Baird in the 2023 film The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Zegler has a background in musical theater and performed in numerous regional productions before her film career began. She maintains a popular YouTube channel where she shares covers of various songs and behind-the-scenes content. In 2024, she made her Broadway debut starring as Juliet in a production of Romeo + Juliet. She is set to portray the title character in Disney's live-action adaptation of Snow White. Zegler is of Colombian descent on her mother's side and has been vocal about her heritage. She is recognized for her powerful vocal range and her advocacy for representation in Hollywood.