"Ariana Debose is perfect for Anita, what I love more than anything is the she is Afro-Latina," Moreno said in an interview. In 1962, Rita Moreno made history as the first Latina actress to win an ...

Several celebrities have taken to social media to mourn Rivera's death and commemorate her legacy, including actress Rita Moreno. Moreno portrayed Rivera's "West Side Story" character Anita in the ...

Rita Moreno Recalls Why She Was 'Astonished' When She Met Lenny Kravitz: 'I Nearly Peed My Britches' Moreno may be best known for her role as Anita in the 1961 version of West Side Story.

During a career spanning eight decades, Rita Moreno has earned the highest accolades ... best supporting actress Oscar for her portrayal of Anita in "West Side Story." A Grammy for best recording ...

With her beauty and talent, Rita Moreno mesmerizes audiences in any language ... Her raw and passionate portrayal of Anita in West Side Story is still raved about nearly 60 years later.

"I don't have an Oscar, I don't have an Emmy, I don't have a Golden Globe, I don't have a Tony but I got Rita Moreno," Diesel said during his heartfelt speech Alexandra Schonfeld is a features ...

Photographer Sophie Elgort shoots with EGOT winner Rita Moreno. Photographer Sophie Elgort shoots with iconic actress Rita Moreno, the first Latina woman to win an Oscar and to achieve EGOT status.

Moreno played Valentina, a new character. Moreno played Anita in the 1961 film, for which she won an Oscar. She has won all four of the most prestigious performing art awards: an Oscar ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Legendary actress and singer Rita Moreno will join Texas A&M-Kingsville ... to a Hispanic woman for her portrayal of Anita in the original West Side Story.

Saldaña is the third Latina to win the award, but she is the first to win for not playing Anita in "West Side Story." Rita Moreno and Ariana Debose both previously won the Oscar for playing Anita.