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  2. www.harpersbazaar.com › culture › film-tvRita Moreno and Ariana DeBose on Being Anita, Then and Now

    Dec 14, 2021 · Rita Moreno made history as Anita in the 1961 film 'West Side Story', becoming the first Latina to win an Oscar. Now, Ariana DeBose makes the role her own in Steven Spielberg’s take on the ...

  3. screenrant.com › west-side-story-anita-rita-moreno-turnedWhy Rita Moreno Almost Rejected Playing Anita In 1961's West Side...

    Mar 8, 2022 · Rita Moreno made history for her portrayal of Anita in West Side Story (1961), but the actress nearly turned down the role due to insulting lyrics.

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  5. www.youtube.com › watchRita Moreno on playing Anita - YouTube

    Jun 14, 2022 · Rita Moreno played Anita in the 1961 film “West Side Story.”. She says performing the scene in which Anita is attacked brought back long-buried, painful memories.

  6. www.biography.com › actors › rita-morenoRita Moreno: Biography, Actress, West Side Story, Age & Facts

    Mar 5, 2024 · Rita Moreno is best known as Anita in West Side Story in 1961, a role that earned her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, making her the first Latina actress to win the honor.

  7. www.nytimes.com › 2021/12/15 › moviesRita Moreno and Ariana DeBose: From One Anita to Another - The...

    Dec 15, 2021 · Rita Moreno, left, said she told Ariana DeBose, right, “Be your own Anita. Not knowing her well at the time, I didn’t realize that she could only be her own Anita.” Credit...

  8. www.npr.org › 2021/06/07 › 1003905260Rita Moreno On 'West Side Story' And Becoming The Role Model She...

    Jun 7, 2021 · Rita Moreno won an Academy Award for best supporting actress for her portrayal of Anita in the 1961 film West Side Story.

  9. www.cbsnews.com › news › rita-moreno-west-side-story-60Rita Moreno on enduring racism and sexism, the scene that won her...

    Jun 12, 2022 · Rita Moreno is best known as Anita in the movie "West Side Story." The 1961 musical broke box office records and won ten Oscars including best picture and for Moreno, best supporting actress....