Before her name was associated with Snow White, Rachel Zegler had already paved the way for success in the film industry; find out more!
During the last few days, the actress Rachel Zegler has become a frequent topic among Disney fans. That’s because she will play Princess Snow White in the live-action film, which is scheduled to premiere in March 2025. But, before her name was associated with the classic character, Rachel He had already made good progress through musicals at school, marking the beginning of his career and his interest in the artistic world.
Years later, due to his remarkable talent in both acting and vocals, Rachel was selected to play the character Maria in the remake of “West Side Story”, directed by Steven Spielberg in 2021. Her performance was widely acclaimed by critics, which earned her the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical the following year, cementing her name in the film industry.
Already in March 2023, Rachel entered the DC Studios universe through “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” as the villain Anthea, where she also acted alongside actresses Helen Mirren and Lucy Liuwho gave life to her sisters Hespera and Kalypso, Daughters of the god Atlas who invade Earth to avenge their father’s magic that was stolen long ago.
At the time, the actress commented in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that she agreed to play the character because she needed a job, since the production was filmed shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic:
I needed a job. I’m serious. I’m so lucky to have gotten this job. I’ve made some of my best friends through this job and I also love this movie, so I’m excited.
Another role that brought her great recognition was that of the protagonist Lucy Gray in “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”. Her performance enchanted both fans of the book series and those who knew her through the films, even contributing to the soundtrack of the film, performing her own version of “The Hanging Tree”; listen!
Already behind the cameras, Rachel She is very active on social media and produces videos for YouTube, where she shares covers of various songs. One of the most popular and played is “Shallow”, by the singer Lady Gaga; check it out!
Source: Recreio
