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Rachel Zegler
Soprano (lyric)
Born May 3, 2001 in Hackensack, New Jersey, United States (25 years old)
Musical Theatre
Rachel Anne Zegler is an American actress and singer. Zegler gained recognition for her performance as María in Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of the musical West Side Story (2021), for which she earned the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
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Career Trajectory
Zegler's meteoric rise began with a viral audition tape that caught Steven Spielberg's attention, leading to her casting as María in the 2021 film adaptation of West Side Story—a role that earned her a Golden Globe nomination and established her as a soprano of exceptional vocal clarity and dramatic presence. Since her breakthrough, she has expanded her reach across film, television, and theatre, starring in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and securing major roles in prestige projects including Romeo + Juliet and Disney's Snow White. Her career trajectory exemplifies the contemporary path of musical theatre performers: viral discovery, film stardom, and a deliberate return to theatrical legitimacy.
Career Highlight
Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for West Side Story (2022)
At a Glance
- Voice
- Soprano (lyric)
- Nationality
- United States
- Born
- 2001 · Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
- Active since
- 2022
Training & Education
Immaculate Conception High School
Principal Houses
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