Ariana DeBose: 15 fascinating facts about this rising star

Birthday

Ariana DeBose was born on January 25, 1991 in Raleigh, North Carolina in the United States. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius. This famous actress has already achieved great prestige at 31 years old. Her path has not been easy, but little by little she has been making her way through the theatrical world in the United States.

Where does Ariana live?

The actress and singer spent a good part of her life in her hometown. Although on her way to becoming a famous actress she had to move several times. Currently, her work commitments have forced her to divide her time between the two coasts. She lives part-time in New York, while some projects require her to temporarily live in Los Angeles.

Her ethnicity

Ariana is a mix of various cultures. Despite being born and residing in the United States, her upbringing was influenced by the cultural heritage of her parents, who are of Puerto Rican and Italian descent. In various interviews, DeBose has hinted at how she identifies culturally. On the one hand, she considers herself part of the African-American community, although he has also spoken of her Italian ancestry.

Ariana’s Netflix debut

Her first appearance in a production for streaming platforms was on Netflix in the musical The Prom. She co-starred with Meryl Streep and James Corden, among others. The character of Alyssa represented her first opportunity in a Netflix film, and since then she has managed to capture the attention of critics and fans.

Critics

Ariana DeBose is no stranger to criticism, although in her case her appearances in film and theater have only generated favorable reactions. She has earned numerous nominations for different awards. Some critics have described her role as Anita in the musical West Side Story as a ‘force’ that demonstrates her vitality and innate talent.

Oscar nomination

In February 2022, Ariana DeBose was nominated for an Academy Award for the first time, in the category of ‘Best Supporting Actress’ along with Laura Dern and Regina King. DeBose is already the first Afro-Latina to win a SAG Award, and is shaping up to be the first Afro-Latina queer to win an Academy Award, something that she considers the beginning of a long road to open doors for other actresses in this community.

Ariana’s career as a dancer

It is no coincidence that Ariana DeBose has stood out as a supporting actress in the most important Broadway musicals. After all, in 2009 she was selected to participate in the dance show So You Think You Can Dance? Body expression in the theater has been one of DeBose’s strengths, and she continues to display her talent in every production.

Hamilton

Few people can say that they have been part of the original cast of the most successful Broadway musical of  all time. Ariana DeBose is one of them, having been selected to be part of the ensemble in 2015. In July 2016, when the musical had already established itself as a Broadway favorite, DeBose decided to end her run to pursue new opportunities on television.

Other Ariana Musicals

In addition to Hamilton, Ariana DeBose has been in musicals like Hairspray, Bring It On, Company and Pippin. In most of them she has acted as part of the ensemble, playing various roles. After finishing her run in Hamilton and venturing into television and film, DeBose returned to Broadway to join the cast of A Bronx Tale and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.

Altruism

In 2015 when Ariana DeBose came out of the closet to present herself as a queer woman to her grandparents. Since then he has continued to fight so that the new generations have a support network. For this reason, in December 2020, she joined forces with Jo Ellen Pellman, her co-star in The Prom to launch the ‘Unruly Hearts’ initiative, whose mission is to connect with organizations who help the LGBT+ community.

Diversity

In addition to her talent, DeBose has been characterized as a spokesperson for the LGTB + community, by identifying herself as a queer woman with her own style. When questioned about her identity, DeBose has not hesitated to express her criticism towards those who define her as «too masculine», saying that her only goal is to present herself authentically.

She is a cat lover

In general, DeBose shares aspects of her professional life on social media, attending events related to her artistic work. But she has also hinted at some of her favorite hobbies. She loves to cats. Her love for ther own cat, Izzy, is obvious on social media.

Education

The dancer and actress is a firm believer that practice is the best teacher. From a very young age, she practiced dancing through lessons given at the CC & Co. dance center, in Ella Religh’s hometown. After her appearance on So You Think You Can Dance?, she decided to study in the theater program at Western Carolina University. Although she decided to leave her studies a few months later to continue gaining experience in the theater.

Ariana’s Awards

Although her fame in Hollywood is still taking off, Ariana DeBose is already an actress on stage, film and television who is shaping up to achieve the coveted EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony). Twenty twenty-tow has been one of the most fruitful years of her career, being nominated for Oscars, BAFTAs, SAGs and Golden Globes. She won the latter two for her performance as ‘Anita’ in West Side Story.

Wealth

DeBose’s growing popularity, as well as her participation in acclaimed productions and her consequent nomination for the most important awards, has increased her wealth in a remarkable way. It is estimated that the actress’s assets amount to $75 million dollars, a figure that is expected to increase in the coming years. However, her lifestyle continues to stand out for her simplicity.

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