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Rita Moreno (born Rosa Dolores Alverío Marcano; December 11, 1931) is an American actress, dancer, and singer. She has performed on stage and screen in a career spanning over eight decades. Moreno is one of the last remaining stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Rita Moreno is a Puerto Rican actress, producer and singer who won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony and a Grammy. She is known for her roles in West Side Story, The King and I, Oz and many other films and TV shows.
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Jun 10, 2024 · Rita Moreno, Puerto Rican-born American actress, dancer, and singer who accomplished the rare feat of winning the four major North American entertainment awards (EGOT): Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. She was also the first Hispanic woman to receive an Oscar (Academy Award).
Mar 5, 2024 · Rita Moreno is best known as Anita in West Side Story in 1961, a role that earned her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, making her the first Latina actress to win the honor.
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Learn about the life and career of Rita Moreno, the Puerto Rican actress who won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony and a Grammy. Find out her roles in Singin' in the Rain, West Side Story, The Electric Company and more.
- December 11, 1931
Rita Moreno is a Puerto Rico-born American actress, dancer, and singer. Throughout her career spanning over 70 years, she has appeared in numerous film, television, and theater projects.
Mar 11, 2022 · The actress explains why she gave one of the shortest Academy speeches ever when she became the first Latina to win an acting Oscar 60 years ago. Share full article. Rita Moreno with the Oscar...
