BeforeRachel Zeglerbecame Disneys live-action version ofSnow White, she was Maria in 2021sWest Side Story.
It turns out that her ethnicity was challenged during the audition process.
In an interview withAllure, Zegler shared her story about auditioning for the role of Maria.
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In an oldTwitter/X postfrom 2019, she revealed that she was named after Rachel fromFriends.
Theres confusion because I dont have a single ounce of Latin in my name.
I remember thinking, Do you want me to bring myabuelitain?
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Ill bring her into the studio if you want to meet her.
Despite her ethnicity and culture being questioned in the past, she’s still proud of her heritage.
She then auditioned for the role of Maria afterSpeilberg posted an open casting callfor West Side Story.
Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.
She is so deeply kind.
It’s currently unknown what her next role will be following the Disney live-action feature.
West Side Storyis available to stream on Disney+.
Meanwhile,Snow Whiteis set to enter theaters on March 21, 2025.
