Zegler has big shoes to fill in portraying the political leader Eva Perón, the second wife of Argentine president Juan Perón. Theater legends Elaine Paige and Patti LuPone originated the role on the West End and Broadway, respectively, while Madonna starred in the 1996 film adaptation.

Rachel Zegler's career continues to blossom. The movie and Broadway star will be starring in a new London production of "Evita," where she'll play the role of Eva Perón. The part is a storied one, played on Broadway and in films by icons like Patti LuPone and Madonna.

Actress and singer Rachel Zegler is to star in Sir Tim Rice and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita at the London Palladium. The 23-year-old will play the role of Eva Peron when the Jamie Lloyd-directed production,