The new Snow White actor responded to the controversy: I'm excited to be a Latin princess

Disney's live-action movie version of "Snow White" has been officially announced to be starred by Latino mixed-race actress Rachel Zegler, which has caused a lot of netizen controversy.

She recently responded positively in an interview: "For a million years, I never thought it was possible for me. You don't usually see Snow White of Latin descent. Although Snow White is really important in Spanish-speaking countries. Blanca Nieves (Spanish for "Snow White") is a super idol, whether you're talking about Disney animated or other versions, Grimm's fairy tales, and all the stories that come with it. But you don't particularly see Snow White like me, or I play that role. When the lead actor news was announced, it became a big thing that pushed on the popularity for several days, because everyone was angry. ”

Rachel Zegler said she was excited to play the role, "I want to be a Latin princess."

Snow White is a live-action film directed by Mark Webb, with Rachel Zegler playing Snow White and Gail Gadot playing the villain Vicious Queen. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, songwriters benj Pasek and Justin Paul of Philharmonic City and King of the Circus, will create new songs for them. This live-action version is based on the 1937 classic anime and Disney's first animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, in which the Queen, jealous of the princess's beauty, uses tricks to trick her into eating a poisoned apple.