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Rachel Zegler (born May 3, 2001) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for portraying María in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story movie remake.

Early life and education
Zegler was born on May 3, 2001 in Clifton, New Jersey. Her mother is of Columbian descent and her father is of Polish descent. She has an older sister named Jacqueline. Zegler attended high school at Immaculate Conception High School, and was active with the school’s drama club. Zegler gained an online following by posting videos of her singing on her YouTube channel. Her most popular cover to date is ‘Shallow’, by Lady Gaga. The video currently has almost 3 million views. She became viral on Twitter after posting a video of her singing the same song during a soundcheck at her school. Some speculated that this video helped her get cast in West Side Story, but Zegler debunked the rumors.

Career
Zegler auditioned for the role of María in early 2018, and was cast a year later. Rehearsals began in Spring 2019, and filming ended later that year. West Side Story is scheduled to release on December 18, 2020.

Personal Life
Zegler thoroughly enjoys the Star Wars franchise, and her favorite actor is Oscar Isaac. She also enjoys musical theatre, and has performed with her school’s drama club and her community theatre. She identifies as an LGBTQ+ Ally, and frequently speaks out against social injustice. Zegler identifies as Latina.