Rita Moreno

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A Broadway singer and actress, Rita Moreno was frequently cast in the Latin girl roles, striving to become an important actress like her actress-idol, Lana Turner. Although she had a number of obstacles to overcome being from Puerto Rico, she became a star in Hollywood, on Broadway, in films and television. Born Rosa Dolores Alverio in Puerto Rico, Rita Moreno was born into a poor family. Her ...more