Rita Moreno - Jessica Hurst | Library

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Rita Moreno overcame many challenges and worked hard to pursue her childhood dream of being a performer. She won her first Oscar for her role in the musical play, West Side Story. She ended up performing in other countries and and eventually turned to TV, performing in children's shows as a way to inspire kids. She won many awards over her life time for her work and her inspiration for people of color. 