Momento Latino Moments: Rita Moreno Becomes First Latina to Win an Oscar

Today, we celebrate the storied career of EGOT winner, and general badass, Rita Moreno. The first Latina to win the Oscar, Rita was (and still is) a Hollywood trailblazer.

Join us and Momento Latino for Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event, a special devoted to celebrating this country’s diversity, focusing on Latinx culture. This exploration of the Latinx experience as told by Latinx voices will feature musical performances, comedy pieces, docu-shorts, and star-studded appearances, all to honor the contributions by, and bring joy, awareness, and aid to the Latinx community – just like Rita’s.

Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event airs Monday, October 26th 9:00 PM ET/PT only on CBS.

Published at Fri, 16 Oct 2020 22:29:31 +0000