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Rita Moreno. Actress: West Side Story. Rita Moreno is one of the very few performers to win an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony and a Grammy, thus becoming an EGOT. She was born Rosita Dolores Alverío in the hospital in Humacao, Puerto Rico on December 11, 1931 (but raised in nearby, smaller Juncos, which had no hospital), to seamstress Rosa María (Marcano) and farmer Francisco José "Paco" Alverío.
Jun 25, 2021 · Published June 25, 2021 Updated June 29, 2021. Rita Moreno was all of 6 when she made her professional debut, duetting with her Spanish dance instructor on a stage in Greenwich Village. “ I ...
Dec 2, 2021 · NEW YORK - Entertainer Rita Moreno will turn 90 years old on December 11, 2021. She talked about the milestone birthday as she co-costed Good Day New York on Thursday morning on FOX 5. When ...
Sep 28, 2021 · 1936. Around the age of 6, Moreno began taking Spanish dance lessons from Paco Cansino, the teacher and uncle of Rita Hayworth. At the age of 9, Moreno had her first performance dancing at a ...
Mar 10, 2024 · Rita Moreno, 92, Serves Drama with Ruffled Gown and Major Hair Change Inspired by Chita Rivera at 2024 Oscars. Ahead of the award ceremony, the star teased that her look would “knock your socks ...
Jun 16, 2021 · Seven decades into a storied career that includes iconic performances, acclaim and EGOT status, Rita Moreno is happier than ever with no plans to slow down or retire. At 89, she's also now the ...
Dec 14, 2022 · Rita Moreno (who played Anita) and George Chakiris (Bernardo) both won Academy Awards for their supporting roles in “West Side Story” in 1962. Photo: Getty Images / Bettmann Archive Q: It’s nice because so often women in Hollywood, at least traditionally, get relegated to certain roles after a certain age.
