Tag Archives: Rita Moreno

NBC News reports: Mattel has released a new Barbie doll in honor of Rita Moreno’s upcoming 93rd birthday. The doll of the trailblazing actress is part of the toymaker’s Barbie Tribute Collection, which showcases the contributions and immense cultural impact of women such as Moreno, who was the first Latina to win an Academy Award. Moreno said in a statement, …

NBC News reports: Rita Moreno’s alphabet of awards is gaining another letter. The Peabody Awards organization Thursday announced it will honor the Puerto Rican actress, singer and dancer with the career achievement award. That means Moreno, 87, will become the third person to achieve PEGOT status by winning a Peabody, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award. Film director Mike Nichols …