When I was a little girl, there was no Variety Latino. When I was a little girl, there was no nothing. There were very few roles for people like myself. Rita Moreno Read Quote
I first became aware of Gina Rodriguez when she was just starting out starring on ‘Jane the Virgin,’ and a friend sent me an article in which she mentioned me. Rita Moreno Read Quote
I had a very poor image of myself because I believed too much of the people around me when I was very young. Rita Moreno Read Quote
If you’re in a business where Latinos only play Indian maidens and what I call ‘Conchita Lolita’ parts – the little fiery spitfires – you do what you have to do. Rita Moreno Read Quote
I think Jennifer Lopez is a phenom. And as far as I’m concerned, she’s really a very smart businesswoman. Rita Moreno Read Quote
I was the artsy one, and my husband took care of all our finances. It was the Latino way – the man is in charge of the money. Rita Moreno Read Quote
You can wish to have an Oscar someday or some other award, but Life Achievement? You don’t see yourself that way. Rita Moreno Read Quote
Any character who had dark skin, I got all those parts. I could play a Polynesian, East Indian princess, whatever. Rita Moreno Read Quote
