Ariana DeBose’s spellbinding, singing voice is undoubtedly the young actress’ calling card. Today, DeBose might be an Oscar-winning actress, but before being cast in Steven Spielberg’s 2021 reimagining of the Broadway show, West Side Story (1957), she was but one of the thousands who auditioned for the coveted role of Anita in the movie musical. However, DeBose’s ambitions eclipse solely being known for her voice. In an exclusive interview with MovieWeb, DeBose discussed working in more than simply musicals. The actress said: