What is Rachel Zeglers ethnicity?
DISNEY has got itself a new princess, in the form of rising star Rachel Zegler. The 20-year-old star will be playing Snow White in the live-action remake of the fairytale. Zegler was born to a Polish father and a Colombian mother in Hackensack, New Jersey. She spoke about her heritage after being cast as Maria in Steven Spielbergs remake of West Side Story. In a touching Instagram post, Zegler wrote: When I played Maria on stage a few summers ago, I never could have imagined that Id be taking on the role again in Steven Spielbergs West Side Story. As a Colombian-American woman growing up in this day and age, strong roles like Maria are so important. Yes, Rachel Zegler will play the lead role in the live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. The new Disney outing will be directed by Marc Webb, whose is the mind behind 500 Days of Summer, The Amazing Spider-Man and its 2014 sequel. Filming for the movie is expected to begin sometime in 2022. Zegler put online speculation to a rest, tweeting: yes i am snow white no i am not bleaching my skin for the role.  3 Zegler is set to star as Maria in Steven Spielbergs remake of West Side Story Credit: Instagram  The actress seemed to be responding to critics who claimed casting had been incorrect, recalling that in the original German fairytale, Snow White is described as having "skin as white as snow". In a statement, director Mark Webb said in a statement, Rachels extraordinary vocal abilities are just the beginning of her gifts. "Her strength, intelligence and optimism will become an integral part of rediscovering the joy in this classic Disney fairytale." So far, Zegler hasn't actually starred in a feature film. Most read in Celebrity 'I'M A SHAGGER' Love Island's first disabled star Hugo Hammond boasts he's a 'fine shagger' STAGE FRIGHT Anna Geary 'almost didnt apply' to Rose of Tralee over fear of 'judgement' Exclusive I'M CARA DE-LOVIN' Cara Delevingne bares all from hot male strippers to boob and nose jobs 'GET OFF MY LAWN' Katherine Ryan is furious after husband's ex DMs him days after birth HATE HELL Drag performer and bar owner Rory ONeill reveals he 'regularly gets hate mail' BROOKE AT HER NOW Brooke Shields, 56, wows in a bikini on the beach with her two daughters  However, she is set to star as Maria in Steven Spielbergs remake of West Side Story. Zegler also has an role in upcoming movie Shazam! 2: Fury of the Gods, opposite Zachary Levi who stars as Shazam. However, she has starred in numerous stage productions and her YouTube singing covers have gone viral.