Rita Moreno (born Rosa Dolores Alverío Marcano; [1] December 11, 1931) is an American actress, dancer, and singer. [2] With a career spanning eight decades she is known for her roles on stage and screen, and is one of the last remaining stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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.

Feb 10, 2025 · 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).

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 ...

Dec 11, 2024 · In honor of her 93rd birthday on Dec. 11, 2024, look back at some of her biggest life moments in pictures. Widely regarded as her most notable role, Moreno starred as Anita in the 1961 movie...

Rita Moreno has influenced the entertainment industry for over 70 years as an actress, singer, and dancer. After earning the four major entertainment awards: an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony, Moreno became the first Latina woman to have an “E.G.O.T.”

Rita Moreno is a Puerto Rican-born American actress, dancer, and singer. Throughout her career spanning over 70 years, she has appeared in numerous film, television, and theater projects.

Mar 7, 2024 · Rita Moreno said Wednesday she “probably” stayed in a marriage with her “controlling” husband for their daughter’s sake, and that “having to be with somebody forever and ever is not necessarily a fabulous thing.”

May 9, 2022 · Rita Moreno considers her late husband, Lenny Gordon, of 45 years the love of her life, while former boyfriend Marlon Brando gets a different description. "Oh," she...

Oct 15, 2024 · Rita Moreno is an iconic actress best known for her portrayal of Anita in the 1961 film West Side Story, a performance that garnered her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. This historic win made her the first Latina actress to receive an Oscar.