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. “All those scars that I thought were healed just opened up.” Moreno won an Oscar for that role. https://cbsn.ws/3De0bP3 | 60 Minutes
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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. “All those scars
60 Minutes. . 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. “All those scars that I thought were healed just opened up.” Moreno won an Oscar for that role. https://cbsn.ws/3De0bP3
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Rita Moreno Talks New Documentary, 'West Side Story' Remake
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A look back at Rock Hudson presenting Rita Moreno the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "West Side Story" at the 34th #Oscars in 1962. | The Academy
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Rita Moreno says she portrayed her childhood “role model” through the “genuine Latina” character Anita in the 1961 #WestSideStory film. Stream tomorrow 'Something's Coming: West Side Story' - from #ABC2020 on Hulu. https://abcn.ws/3DlnzKm | ABC 20/20
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Rita Moreno says she portrayed her childhood “role model” through the “genuine Latina” character Anita in the 1961 #WestSideStory film. Stream tomorrow 'Something's Coming: West Side Story' - from #ABC2020 on Hulu. https://abcn.ws/3DlnzKm | ABC 20/20
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See Rita Moreno's Oscar-winning performance as Anita when the original WEST SIDE STORY ('61) comes back to theaters on November 28 and December 1st. For tickets and showtimes click here: https://myt.cm/WSS60 #TCMBigScreen | Turner Classic Movies: TCM
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Puerto Rican actor Rita Moreno describes how the new West Side Story improves on the faults of the 1961 classic — in which she played Anita — and why she said "yes" to a role in Steven Spielberg's remake. | CBC News
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Rita Moreno reflects on winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Anita in WEST SIDE STORY at the 34th Oscars in 1961. Every Oscar winner has a story, but it all starts with one moment. Who will step into the spotlight and join this legendary legacy? Tune into the #Oscars tonight at 7e/4p on ABC and Hulu. | The Academy
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One of the most memorable musical numbers in film history, Star of the Month Rita Moreno shines as Anita in WEST SIDE STORY ('61). Moreno significantly influenced the number by changing the initial lyrics in "America" to portray Puerto Rico more favorably. The song remains a pervasive reference in pop culture from GLEE to the SIMPSONS. See Moreno's Oscar winning performance tonight at 8pm ET. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM
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“West Side Story” star Rita Moreno fled Puerto Rico as a child to start a new life in the Bronx. It was there she first encountered the sting of racism. “When you're little, you're told you're not worth anything, you believe it,” she said. https://cbsn.ws/3nYeMts | 60 Minutes
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