Puerto Rican actress and dancer
Born: December 11, 1931
Rita Moreno, born on December 11, 1931, is a Puerto Rican actress, singer, and dancer whose career has spanned over seven decades. She was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, and moved to New York City with her family at a young age. Moreno made her Broadway debut in 1945 and gained widespread recognition for her role as Anita in the 1961 film adaptation of “West Side Story,” a performance that earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Throughout her illustrious career, Moreno has achieved the rare EGOT status, winning an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. Her contributions to the entertainment industry have been groundbreaking, and she has been a trailblazer for Latinx performers in Hollywood.
In addition to her iconic role in “West Side Story,” Moreno has appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions, showcasing her versatility as a performer. She has been a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in the arts and continues to be an inspiration to aspiring actors and actresses around the world. Rita Moreno’s legacy is marked by her talent, resilience, and commitment to breaking barriers in the entertainment industry.
Rita Moreno’s 5 most popular quotes
- I had a very poor image of myself because I believed too much of the people around me when I was very young.
- No one’s going to tell me how to make my own choices. For too many years, everybody told me what to say and what to do and how to be.
- I’m so damn lucky to still be here at 85. If I get a hangnail, I don’t dare complain! Life is good. I wake up humming.
- I’m trying as hard as I can to keep pushing the boundaries of what a woman is capable of doing. And it turns out there’s a lot we can do. There’s a lot we can speak about.
- Smell the roses. Smell the coffee. Whatever it is that makes you happy.
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