Rita Moreno was born on December 11, 1931 in Humacao, Puerto Rico as Rosa Dolores Alvero Marcano. Rosa Mara, her mother, was a seamstress, and her father, Francisco José Alvero, was a farmer. Francisco is Moreno’s younger brother. Moreno moved to New York City with her mother when she was a child. She began taking dancing lessons from a Spanish dancer shortly after arriving. Moreno began lending her voice to Spanish-language dubs of American films when she was 11 years old. At the age of 13, she made her Broadway debut in “Skydrift,” which drew the attention of Hollywood talent scouts. Moreno lived in Valley Stream, Long Island, at the time.
Moreno made her film debut in the latter years of Hollywood’s Golden Age. In 1950, she made her film debut in three films, including the MGM musicals “The Toast of New Orleans” and “Pagan Love Song.” Moreno starred as silent film star Zelda Zanders in Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s musical comedy “Singin’ in the Rain” in 1952. Throughout the 1950s, Moreno worked steadily, appearing in films such as “The Fabulous Seorita,” “Fort Vengeance,” “Latin Lovers,” “Jivaro,” “Untamed,” “The Vagabond King,” and “The Deerslayer,” among many others. However, she was mostly unhappy with her roles at the time because she felt she was being typecast in stereotypical Hispanic roles. Her supporting role as a Burmese concubine in “The King and I” was an exception.
How much does Rita Moreno make per year?
Rita’s income per year is unknown to the public
What is Rita Moreno’s net worth?
Rita Moreno has a $10 million net worth.
