Rising star Rachel Zegler is known for her incredible talent and captivating performances. She burst onto the scene as Maria in Steven Spielberg’s 2021 adaptation of West Side Story, and she’s currently wowing audiences as Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. (Get your tickets right here at Fandango!) She also has several exciting projects in the works. Let’s take a look!
History and Career
Rachel Zegler was born and raised in New Jersey. She is of Colombia-American descent and has been passionate about acting and singing since a young age. Growing up, she participated in school plays and local theater productions. In 2018, at the age of 17, she responded to an open casting call for Steven Spielberg’s remake of West Side Story. She ultimately beat out thousands of actresses to land the coveted role.
Nominations and Awards
West Side Story (2021)