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Jun 7, 2021 · After becoming the first Latina actor to win an Oscar for West Side Story, Moreno expected more opportunities to follow. Instead, she was offered stereotyped roles as gang members and...
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Feb 3, 2022 · Why Rita Moreno’s New Character in Steven Spielberg’s 'West Side Story' is the Film’s Best Update. By Sean Naughton. Published Feb 3, 2022. There's a place for us, somewhere a place...
In 2020–21, Moreno starred in and executive-produced the Steven Spielberg–directed adaptation of West Side Story. Moreno plays a newly created character, Valentina; she famously won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing Anita in the 1961 original movie .
Nov 30, 2021 · Rita Moreno Is Thrilled That There’s Finally an Authentic West Side Story. “I am so proud every single Latino character is portrayed by a Latino actor,” the Oscar winner said at the...
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Feb 22, 2022 · Before West Side Story streams on Disney Plus, Rita Moreno looks back on her career, and plots for what's next, including another project with Tony Kushner.
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Dec 11, 2020 · Dec 11, 2020 8:30am PT. How Rita Moreno Found Dignity and Strength With Her ‘West Side Story’ Role. By Tim Gray. Courtesy Everett Collection. In the past decade or so, Rita Moreno has...
Jan 26, 2022 · By Rebecca Sun. January 26, 2022. There’s a saying that you should never meet your idols, but Rachel Zegler and Ariana DeBose beg to differ. It was the spring of 2019 when Rita Moreno showed up...