Ariana DeBose is a multi-talented American actress, dancer, and singer who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Her impressive performances on stage and screen have earned her numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award. In 2022, she was recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
DeBose's career in television began when she competed on the sixth season of So You Think You Can Dance in 2009, finishing in the top 20. She then made her Broadway debut in Bring It On: The Musical in 2011 and went on to appear in several other productions, including Motown: The Musical and Pippin.
From 2015 to 2016, DeBose originated the role of The Bullet in Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical Hamilton, and she later appeared as Jane in A Bronx Tale from 2016 to 2017. In 2018, she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Donna Summer in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.
In 2020, DeBose appeared in the Netflix musical film The Prom, and she later starred in the Apple TV+ musical comedy series Schmigadoon! in 2021. Her breakthrough role came when she played Anita in Steven Spielberg's musical West Side Story in 2021. For her performance, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the first queer woman of color to receive an Oscar in an acting category.
In addition to her acting career, DeBose has also gained recognition for her hosting skills, having hosted the 75th Tony Awards in 2022. With her impressive range of talents and her ability to captivate audiences, Ariana DeBose is sure to continue making waves in the entertainment industry for years to come.
