American musical theatre and screen actress, singer-songwriter, and internet personality, whose video of herself singing "Shallow" from A Star is Born had garnered over 11 million views on Twitter by 2020. For playing Maria Vasquez in the musical drama West Side Story (2021), she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical, making her the first actress of Colombian descent to win the award as well as the youngest recipient at 20 years old. She is set to star as Snow White in a live-action adaptation of the Disney animated film, among other projects. She is listed in the Forbes "30 Under 30" class of 2022. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Born on May 3, 2001, in Hackensack, New Jersey, Rachel Zegler is an American actress, singer, and YouTuber. She rose to prominence after being chosen from over 30,000 applicants for the role of María Vasquez in Steven Spielberg's 2021 adaptation of West Side Story, for which she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, becoming the first actress of Colombian descent and the youngest recipient of the award.
Zegler's career began on stage, performing in several musicals during her high school years. Her YouTube channel, featuring her singing covers, gained significant attention, ultimately playing a role in her casting for West Side Story.
Zegler is known for her powerful vocals and engaging stage presence. She has been open about her experiences as a Latina in Hollywood and advocates for diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry. Beyond her acting and singing, Zegler has also expressed interest in songwriting and directing.
Zegler's rapid rise to fame has established her as a promising talent in Hollywood. Her future projects are highly anticipated by audiences and critics alike.
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