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Rita Moreno Interview: Storied Actress Stars in Debut Christmas Movie

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Rita Moreno

Born on December 11, 1931, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Rita Moreno has appeared in many film, television and theater projects including Singin’ in the Rain, The King and I and the 1961 and 2021 film adaptations of West Side Story. Other appearances in films are Popi, Carnal Knowledge and Slums of Beverly Hills. She is known for her work on the children’s television series The Electric Company, the HBO series OzJane the Virgin and the revival of Norman Lear’s One Day at a Time.

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March 2021

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George Chakiris Interview: Academy Award-Winning Actor Talks "West Side Story"

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George Chakiris

George Chakiris was cast in the London production of the musical romantic drama West Side Story in 1958, portraying Riff, leader of the Jets. However, he is best known for his appearance in the 1961 film version of the same play as Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks gang, for which he won both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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