Iconic Boricua actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno is a living legend, and throughout her career of over 8 decades, she’s made history several times. The 93-year-old actress, who is one of the last stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood, is best known for her groundbreaking performance as Anita in the 1961 musical “West Side Story,” which led her to become the first Latina to ever win an Oscar. Additionally, she is the first and only Latina to ever become an EGOT recipient, meaning she has earned an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. Born Rosa Dolores Alverío Marcano on December 11, 1931 in Humacao, Puerto Rico, the trailblazing actress has been featured on television, Broadway, and a variety of films including “The King and I,” “The Electric Company,” “Marlowe,” “The Ritz,” “The Muppets Show,” and “One Day at a Time,” and her legacy is immeasurable.
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