The new “Snow White” answers questions to Latin children and proudly shows its Hispanic identity Entertainment in the United States
Rachel Zegler is a Latin princess and knows. He has Colombian roots on his mother and is proud; He made his identity with a banner. In a recent video shared TiktokThe actress answers the enthusiasm of the question of Latin children in Spanish. “Why is it important to have a clean heart?” He asks one. “How’s the bad witch to become an old woman?” He says others. One more, with a blink in English, asks: “Would you ever eat another apple?
“The message of the story is that what matters is what we wear inside, not the exterior,” he thinks. “Although things seem strange, it is necessary to see the positive side, control what we can, and relax what is not. Wisdom to distinguish between the two things is what makes us brave, fair and resistant.
But Zegler is not limited to talking about the magic of the story. During the promotion of the film, he made it clear that his Latin identity was rooted as his passion for action. He is enthusiastic that he can talk about his love for Colombian food and his weakness for Apple post -o ironic detail with the fate of his character after eating an apple in the film.
When Colombian-American journalist Daniela Salazar says: “Look at your whole process in Snow White He was inspiring because I never thought the Princess of Colombia could see: “Zegler’s eyes are enthusiastic. He asks about her references and answers:” I was very lucky to see me reflecting me in Sophia Vergara and Shakira. It was possible for me. ”
Being a Latin princess in Hollywood is not easy. Disney has been renewing his inheritance for some time and betting on greater diversity. Did it with Small mermaid Halle Bailey and his African -American Ariel. Now with Snow WhiteChoose a young woman of Colombian and Polish origin. But not everyone celebrates the decision. For some of your skin, it is not “as white as snow” as the story dictates. Zegler, he did not give up criticism, accepted his identity with pride: “I am excited to be a Latin princess,” he said in several interviews.
This is not the first time Zegler faces questions about his identity. During cast from West Side StoryManagers demanded to prove their Latin heritage. “They asked me repeatedly if it was Latin enough on paper,” the magazine revealed Lure. Despite the controversy, he found support in this industry. Ariana Grande, among others colleagues, showed support, a gesture that Zegler describes as “deeply friendly”.
But the film faces an uncertain goal. With a budget of $ 270 million, Snow White According to the cash desk, Mojo gained only 42.2 million in the United States in the United States and 43.9 million worldwide. Disney managed his premiere carefully, without a red carpet, without much noise. But besides the controversy, the role of Rachel Zegler reflects the changes that shake Hollywood and the generation that claims its space on the screen.
