Upcoming West Side Story actress Rachel Zegler is already catching fire in Hollywood. Ariana DeBose is best known for her breakout role as Maria in Steven Spielberg’s 2021 remake of West Side Story. Rachel Zegler, lead of Disney’s upcoming live-action Snow White remake, recently previewed her vocal chops to Entertainment Weekly. We were all blown away by her performance of “Do-Re-Mi” from The Sound of Music. In a surprising twist, Zegler infused the classic tune with a Billie Eilish style, showcasing her ability to blend Broadway roots with contemporary pop influences.
Among her singing secrets, Zegler made vocal warm-ups and creating your own distinctive voice a focus of her technique. She gives young singers the confidence to find their own voice and individuality. She cites the innovative methods of today’s pop stars as one of the clearest examples.
“A lot of pop stars nowadays have many different styles.” – Rachel Zegler
Her performance of “Do-Re-Mi” was a master class in vocal versatility and technique. It showed us the way, too, by showing us how to have a separate and unique musical identity. Here’s how Zegler described her take on the song.
“That’s more of a Billie Eilish approach to singing a song like that.” – Rachel Zegler
Zegler shared her top five tips for elevating one’s vocal game, reinforcing her status as both a performer and a mentor in the industry.
Currently starring as Snow White in Marc Webb’s reimagined version of the 1937 classic, Zegler portrays a new kind of princess in theaters now. Her role has been highly controversial, which is a measure of her impact. It further casts her as one of the dominant forces in contemporary film and theater.
The live-action Snow White remake showcases Zegler’s ability to bring a fresh perspective to an iconic character, much like her innovative take on “Do-Re-Mi.” Zegler continues to mesmerize the world with her performances. She remains committed to perfecting her craft and using her experiences to inspire others on their creative path.
