Take every chance you get and every opportunity that lands in your hands. Maybe you want to go one way, but the chances that are handy might seem to not lead you there. Rita Moreno worked in 161 movies and TV shows in the span of 70 years, so she never stopped working and developing her skills. Never stop pursuing goals and just keep going. Keep working, you’ll never know for what people will remember or appreciate you. Work, Work, Workĭon’t think for a second that one good job will consagrate you. Anyone else would have been fed up with a couple of years playing humiliating roles and being discriminated against constantly. She was born with modest opportunities on a Caribbean island, had Spanish for first language and they went to the USA to become an immigrant family. She wanted to sing, dance and act and she made it happen. ![]() Rita had to face all sorts of barriers and ceilings, and she consistently shattered them because her eyes were on the prize. Follow Your Dreamsįollow your dreams regardless of how wild they seem. ![]() Refuse to do a demeaning job that you are too good for-there will always be a silver lining even if it is only peace in your soul. She said she had had enough of the mistreatment she received from Hollywood, which she thought would change after winning an Oscar. Rita Moreno boycotted her line of work for 7 years. Rita has been an advocate to end racism and gender inequality, to help immigrant families and of course for Latino representation in arts. Use your spotlight to help those who look up at you. If you follow Rita Moreno’s steps, you will become a huge inspiration and aspiration for people behind you. It Is Not Enough To Persevere, Also Pave the Way Rita Moreno-0001 | © Mitchell Weinstock/Flickr 4. It is never too late to give voice to the old you. The actress has pointed out all of the stereotypes and cultural inaccuracies she had to overlook in order to have a job. Now that there are substantially more and better chances for people like Rita, she has used some important microphones to speak up against the movies she worked in and the roles she played. One of Rita Moreno’s quotes is “I was always barefoot” while explaining her self-imposed exile from Hollywood. And how could she not? She overcame every obstacle clearing the path for those coming. Rita persevered and became a role model for women, Latinas, women of color, foreigners and Puerto Ricans. She didn’t only face countless of uncelebrated roles, but also received less money than her costars. Rita had to endure constant discrimination, not only on set, but behind cameras and in other subtleties such as getting casted for secondary, negatively stereotypical, inaccurate, ethnic roles. Nowadays we get more chances than in 1950. It is important to speak up against sexism and racism with every chance we get. While some think Moreno is an invented artistic name, she changed it after her first stepfather’s last name. So, your background will not determine your future. Rita still became an award-winning star and has had a very long career in Hollywood. She was the daughter of a rural farmer and a seamstress, and in her early life she had to deal with many sacrifices and noes. Rita Moreno was born as Rosa Dolores Alveiro in Humacao, Puerto Rico in 1931. ![]() Don’t Worry About Your Background (Or Original Name)ĭo not for one second think that it is impossible for you to follow your passion because of your background. Rita Moreno in The Ritz (1975) © Michael Alpert/Wikimedia Commons 15 Lessons Rita Moreno’s Life Has Taught Me 1. Leonard Gordon, had one daughter, Fernanda. Moreno and her late husband, cardiologist and internist Dr. She somehow became a much-needed inspiration for Latin people, young Puerto Rican boys and girls, and women around the world. She succeeded despite the weight of being a foreigner, a woman of color, having English as her second language, and coming from an immigrant family. In numbers, she has been part of 17 soundtracks, nominated to 36 awards, won 31 and worked in 161 movies and TV shows.īut what sets her apart? Regardless of a low income background, she managed to overcome all of the challenges she could find in the performing arts industry. Rita Moreno is one of the sixteen actresses who have received the Triple Crown of Acting, which is winning the Academy, Tony, and Emmy awards. I hope you like them! Rita Moreno’s Background Keep reading to see 15 fabulous and life-changing lessons that this extraordinary Puerto Rican actress can teach you (as she did me!). She has worked in musicals, children TV shows, movies, and theater. Some of her most important work includes West Side Story, The King and I, and Singin’ in the Rain. Rita Moreno is an actress, singer, and dancer with over 70 years of experience in entertainment. Septemby Nicole Canún Our Top Picks 0 comments 15 Fabulous Lessons I Learned From Puerto Rican Actress Rita Moreno
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