Rita Moreno, Narrated by Ariana DeBose
Ariana DeBose is a dancer, singer, and actress who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Anita in Steven Spielberg's 2021 West Side Story. DeBose tells us about the inspiring and pioneering life of Puerto Rican singer, actress, dancer, and activist Rita Moreno who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Anita in Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise’s 1961 West Side Story.
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I am deeply proud and pleased to see that a Puerto Rican is part of this series. In a moment where people poop on Hispanics , it’s important to see the elders and know they found a way I shall too.
Thank you!