Who is DC’s New Batgirl, Leslie Grace?

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Leslie Grace at a "In The Heights" special preview screening in 2021. Photo by Chelsea Lauren/LALIFF/Shutterstock (12012580bb)

The new movie centered on Batgirl  is one of the most exciting projects in development at DC, and we finally know who’ll play the titular role. Leslie Grace managed to beat a tough competition, which included Isabela Merced, Zoey Deutch, Leslie Grace, and Haley Lu Richardson, to win the role of Barbara Gordon… but who exactly is she?

Movie Career

Leslie Grace is a relative newcomer to acting, but don’t be surprised if her face looks familiar. She recently played one of the lead roles in the adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights. The part of Nina Rosario allowed her to showcase her acting abilities, and she didn’t struggle singing live on-set, because she was a musician long before becoming an actress.

Music Career

It’s safe to assume that Grace won’t be doing any singing as Barbara Gordon, but she could if she wanted to. Before In the Heights put her on the map in the U.S., she already found success with her music in Latin America.

Grace has two studio albums in Spanish under her belt and they produced several hit songs. She also received nominations for numerous prestigious accolades, including three Billboard Latin Music Awards and Latin Grammy Awards.