| First Name |
Rosita
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| Middle Name |
Dolores
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| Last Name |
Gordon
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| Maiden Name |
Alverio
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| Full Name at Birth |
Rosa Dolores Alverío Marcano
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| Alternative Name |
Rita Moreno, Rosa Dolores Alverio, Rita Gordon, Rita, Rosita
|
| Age |
91 years
|
| Birthday |
11th December, 1931
|
| Birthplace |
Humacao, Puerto Rico
|
| Height |
5' 2½" (159 cm)
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| Weight |
106lbs (48 kg)
|
| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
|
| Distinctive Feature |
Her eyes, Short cropped hairdo
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Religion |
Roman Catholic
|
| Ethnicity |
White
|
| Nationality |
Puerto Rican
|
| Occupation Text |
Actress, singer, dancer
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| Occupation |
Actress
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| Claim to Fame |
her roles as Tuptim in the 1956 musical film The King and I, Anita in the 1961 musical romantic drama film West Side Story, Lucy in the educational children's series The Electric Company, and Olivia in the 1976 comedy farce film The Ritz
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Nightclub, Pop
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| Year(s) Active |
1950–present, 1943–present
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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| Record Label |
Varèse Sarabande, Photoplay Records, Varese Sarabande Records Inc., Crescent Moon Records Inc., Lenny G Corporation
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
TalentWorks, David Belenzon Management, Inc, Celebrity Talent International, Judy Katz Public Relations
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| Brand Endorsement |
(2010) TV commercial, with Penn Jillette and Joel Grey, for "SuperFocus" eyeglasses., (2012) TV commercial, with Penn Jillette, Joel Grey and Richard Meier., (2012) Appeared in an infomercial, hosted by Carol Burnett, for TimeLife's "The Best of the Carol Burnett Show" DVD collection., TV commercial, Super focus eyeglasses, TV commercial, Time-Life’s “The Best of the Carol Burnett Show” DVD collection (Informercial), TV commercial, American Association of Blood Banks (PSA), TV commercial, Target Stores
|
| Bust (inches) |
34
|
| Cup Size |
C
|
| Waist (inches) |
23
|
| Hips (inches) |
35
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| Official Websites |
www.ibdb.com/person.php?id=53653, www.imdb.com/name/nm0001549/, www.nndb.com/people/463/000023394/, www.biography.com/people/rita-moreno-189133, ritamoreno.com
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| Father |
Paco Alverio, Edward Moreno (step father)
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| Mother |
Rosa Maria
|
| Family Member |
Fernanda Luisa Gordon-Fisher (daughter), Justin Fisher (grandson), Cameron Fisher (grandson)
|
| Friend |
George Chickaris
|
| Associated People |
George Chickaris
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| Pets |
Cats
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| Favorite Places |
New York, Chicago, Humacao, San Juan, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Paris, London
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| Favorite Foods |
French and California nouvelle anything
|
| Favorite Colors |
Black, Golden, White, Pink, Red, Blue, Grey, Green, Brown
|
| Favorite Accessories |
Jewellery, Hats, Boas
|
Rita Moreno (born Rosa Dolores Alverío Marcano; December 11, 1931) is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer. Noted for her work across different areas of the entertainment industry, she has appeared in numerous film, television, and theater projects throughout her extensive career spanning over seven decades and is one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema.
