"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.