Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno is a legendary Puerto Rican actress and singer who made history in 1962 as the first Latina to win an Academy Award for her role in 'West Side Story.' With a career spanning over seven decades, she has received numerous accolades, including an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony, making her one of the few performers to achieve EGOT status. Moreno is celebrated for her contributions to film, theater, and television, and continues to be a powerful advocate for diversity in the entertainment industry.
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Rita Moreno is referenced for her legendary participation in a previous Muppet performance.
"The Muppet Show" se niega a modernizarse en su triunfal regreso
Guatemala· 2026-02-07
Rita Moreno presented Bad Bunny with an award and expressed her identification with him.
Bad Bunny top winner at Billboard Latin Music Awards | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2025-10-27
Rita Moreno was present at the Latin Billboard Music Awards.
De Carlos Vives a Elvis Crespo, las celebridades en la alfombra azul de los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina - Gente
Paraguay· 2025-10-27
Rita Moreno presented Bad Bunny with the award for Billboard Top Latin Artist of the century.
Ganadores de los Latin Billboard 2025: Así fue la ceremonia marcada por Bad Bunny como el artista del siglo, un Daddy Yankee cristiano y música para el mundial | Música | Entretenimiento
Ecuador· 2025-10-24
Rita Moreno, at 93 years old, is the most awarded Hispanic artist in Hollywood.
‘Nunca se olviden de ser ustedes mismos’: Bad Bunny recibe el premio Billboard al artista latino del siglo XXI | Música | EntretenimientoEcuador· 2025-10-24
Rita Moreno narrates the documentary 'La Tormenta' about Puerto Rico's recovery after Hurricane María.
Lanzan documental sobre renacer en Puerto Rico tras huracán María narrado por Rita Moreno
Honduras· 2025-10-19
Jennifer Lopez recalls how Rita Moreno's performance in 'West Side Story' inspired her.
"Me frustré muchas veces, pero elegí no quedarme enojada, sino demostrar lo que podía dar"
Dominican Republic· 2025-09-23
Rita Moreno made history when she won the award for best supporting actress in 1962, for her role as Anita in the original 'West Side Story.'
Cher, Angelina Jolie, others who have stunned on Oscars red carpets of the past
United States· 2025-03-01
Rita Moreno was the first Latina actress to win an Oscar, for her supporting role in 1961's 'West Side Story.'
Photos: Memorable moments in Oscars historyUnited States· 2025-02-28
Rita Moreno made history as the first Latina actress to win an Oscar for her role in 'West Side Story'.
Oscar 2025: ¿Quién merece ganar la categoría Mejor Actriz? | SALTAR-INTRO
Peru· 2025-02-24
