INTRODUCING: Zaris-Angel

From commanding the stage as Matilda in the West End to stepping into the world of screen with major platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, this rising star is carving out a powerful, multi-dimensional career. Now emerging as a recording artist, she brings the same emotional depth and authenticity into her music, shaped by a lifelong connection to creativity and a journey defined by resilience, identity, and self-belief. With her debut single Dream and new release Snow White, she’s not just telling her story—she’s inviting listeners into a world of hope, individuality, and fearless self-expression.

Playing Matilda in the West End is such an iconic role — what did that experience teach you about performing at that level?

Matilda’s character is very confident and fearless and those were two things I definitely struggled with especially at school. But having to become her every time I performed taught me ways to implement her characteristics into those areas of my life where I was struggling. Also, being someone who suffers with Sickle Cell Anemia, Matilda was my first experience juggling my passions, career and school work with my health condition. Sickle Cell and the physical demands of performing usually don’t mix but I wasn’t about to give up on what I love. I learnt perseverance and discipline.

You’ve moved from stage to screen, working with Netflix and Amazon Prime — how does your approach change between live performance and acting on camera?

The truth is it doesn’t. I love them both and give my all to each role I play. I think what changes for me is preparation for each role as they are all different. For example, music helps me get into character and I typically create playlists for each role. If the character is energetic, then the playlist usually reflects that.

Your debut single Dream introduced you as a recording artist — what inspired that track, and what do you want people to feel when they hear your music?

I’ve always been a big dreamer, my dad always encouraged me to envision what I wanted for my life. Whenever things would get tough, especially at school, dreaming was my escape. I wrote Dream at a time in my life where things were falling into place and everything just felt right and I didn’t want to come out of that place. And that’s what I want Dream to be for the listener; an escape, a song of hope and the vibe of the song is very upbeat and joyful so I hope people feel uplifted when listening to it.

You’ve spoken about creating impactful songs that live up to your name — what does that mean to you, and what can we expect next musically?

I get asked a lot where my name is from and what it means because it’s quite unique. The truth is my parents came up with it and attached their own meaning: ‘One who has no equal.’ I believe it represents my individuality and as an artist, that’s what I want to reflect. I’m not striving to be anyone but uniquely me.

My new song Snow White, expresses this—how for so long I struggled with my identity and self acceptance but I’m breaking free from that.