Ariana DeBose was criticised after she shared an Instagram post which had a quote that was criticism of her West Side Story costar Rachel Zegler. Ariana DeBose issued a clarification after ...

D'Andrea's most celebrated role was as Velma, a member of the Jets, in the original 1957 Broadway production of "West Side Story." She also understudied the role of Anybodys during the production.

Rachel Zegler said her ethnic background was put into question during the casting process for “West Side Story,” during which she says white executives repeatedly asked whether she was ...

Rachel Zegler claimed that “white executives” asked her to prove her Latin heritage during the casting process for “West Side Story.” The actress, whose latest role sees her star in the ...

By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Carole D’Andrea, who portrayed the Jet girl Velma in the original 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story and then in the classic 1961 film, has died.

But I love being Colombian.” She added, “When I was in the running for María in ‘West Side Story,’ they kept calling to ask if I was legit. I remember thinking, ‘Do you want me to bring ...

The Golden Globe winner recalled “having a bunch of white executives have you prove your identity to them” while auditioning for Steven Spielberg‘s 2021 West Side Story movie musical adaptation.

“When I was in the running for María in ‘West Side Story,’ they kept calling to ask if I was legit. I remember thinking, ‘Do you want me to bring my abuelita in?’ I will. I’ll bring ...

Scranton Prep and West Side C& T Center. The deadline for submission is April 30. Applicants must be a graduating Kingston senior and will be judged on financial need, community service ...

Carole D'Andrea - who famously portrayed Velma in West Side Story - has passed away at 87. She had originated the role of Velma - a rich girl who falls for Riff (Michael Callin) - in the 1957 ...

Rachel Zegler has claimed that West Side Story bosses questioned her Colombian heritage. The actress, 23, has said she felt utter confusion at having 'a bunch of white executives have you prove ...

Zegler shared that “a bunch of white executives” asked her to “prove [her] identity to them” multiple times while casting Steven Spielberg’s 2021 West Side Story remake. “There’s c ...