DeBose appeared in the Netflix musical film The Prom (2020) and the Apple TV+ musical comedy series Schmigadoon! (2021), before gaining widespread recognition for her role as Anita in Steven Spielberg's musical West Side Story (2021).

Jan 21, 2025 · Ariana DeBose is an American actress who is considered a “triple threat”–skilled in acting, dancing, and singing. Her credits include the original Broadway run of the musical Hamilton (2015–16) and Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of the …

12 hours ago · It’s safe to say Ariana DeBose knows her way around the American theater. ... Rivera also originated on stage the character of Anita in West Side Story. That’s the role DeBose won an Oscar for ...

DeBose won in the best supporting actress category for her performance reviving the iconic role of Anita in Steven Spielberg’s version of “West Side Story.”

Apr 5, 2022 · DeBose then brought her talents to the big and small screen: She starred in Netflix's Prom, AppleTV+'s Schmigadoon! and portrayed the pivotal role of Anita in the 2021 movie remake of West Side...

Feb 8, 2022 · Ariana DeBose is nominated for her performance as Anita in West Side Story, the same role Rita Moreno won an Oscar for in 1962. They could become the first women to win for the same role.

Dec 15, 2021 · The two actresses explain what the new “West Side Story” gets right, what the original lacked and why playing the role they’re both known for is so gut-wrenching.

Dec 10, 2021 · Ariana DeBose reprised Rita Moreno’s role of Anita in the 2021 Steven Spielberg remake of “West Side Story.” She talks about her audition and the importance of representation.

Dec 9, 2021 · The difference with West Side Story is that DeBose has big shoes to fill. She will play Anita, the fiery girlfriend of Bernardo (David Alvarez), the leader of the Puerto Rican New York street gang the Sharks in the 1950s.

Mar 27, 2022 · Ariana DeBose has won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her role as Anita in 20th Century Studios’ West Side Story.