Rachel Zegler: 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About the American Singer

Rachel Zegler is a young and up-and-coming American singer and actress. She got her big break in 2019 and is set to star in West Side Story in 2021. Rachel is expected to do great things in Hollywood!

1. How old is Rachel Zegler?

Rachel was born on May 3, 2001, which makes her only 19 years old.

2. What is Rachel Zegler's star sign?

Being born on May 3 makes Rachel a Taurus. Taurus are known to be practical, ambitious, and stoic. Some of their bad traits include stubbornness and a bad temper.

3. Where was Rachel Zegler born?

Rachel was born in Hackensack, New Jersey. It's a small city of about 40,000 people, but is close to New York City. She attended Immaculate Conception High School.

4. Rachel Zegler has an older sister

Rachel has an older sister named Jacqueline. Her nickname is Jak, and she is Rachel's only sibling.

5. Rachel Zegler's YouTube channel

Rachel has almost 200,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel. In 2018, she posted a video showing that she doesn't need autotune to sound amazing. This video has over 8 million views!

6. What is Rachel Zegler's Instagram account?

Rachel has just under 200,000 followers on Instagram, and her account is @rachelzegler. She frequently posts videos of herself performing and showcasing her beautiful voice!

7. Rachel Zegler is of Colombian decent

Although she was born in the US, her background is Colombian. She's a strong supporter of her Latina roots and makes the entire country proud!

8. Rachel Zegler caught the eye of Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg auditioned over 30,000 actors while casting for West Side Story. He picked Rachel to play the role of Maria. The adaptation of the original movie is set to come out in late 2021. Rachel will star in the film beside Ansel Elgort.

9. Rachel Zegler has a special ring

To remember the day that she got cast for West Side Story, she got a ring engraved with the date 1/19/19. Check out her Instagram page to see it up close!

10. Rachel Zegler is not afraid to be political and show her support

Currently on her Instagram page, Rachel has the Black Lives Matter slogan. She's not afraid to show the much-needed support for the cause. In 2018, she also posted an iconic picture of former US President Barack Obama.