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About Chita Rivera
Since making her debut in 1951, Chita Rivera went on to establish herself as one of the prominent Broadway actresses. She started gaining attention in 1960 when she appeared as Rose Grant in the musical “Bye Bye Birdie”.
Moving forward, the American actress starred in loads of films and television programs including “The New Dick Van Dyke Show” and “Kalamazoo?”.
Family
She was one of the children of Pedro Julio Figueroa del Rivero and his wife Katherine Anderson. She spent her childhood with four siblings. Her 1957 marriage to Tony Mordente ended in 1966. She was the mother of American actress Lisa Mordente.
Education
She began her training at Jones Haywood School of Dance (then known as Jones-Haywood School of Ballet).
Awards
This entertainer received many prizes including the Drama Desk Award, Tony Award and the Theatre World Award.
Trivia
She had Puerto Rican and Scottish ancestry.
In 2002, she became the first and only Latina to be awarded a Kennedy Center Honor.
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F.A.Q. about Chita Rivera
When is her birthday?
Chita Rivera's birthday is on January 23, 1933.
In how many days is her birthday?
Chita Rivera's birthday is in 273 days
How old was Chita Rivera when she died?
She was 91 years old.
When did she die?
She died in January 30, 2024.
Where was Chita Rivera from?
She was born in Washington, D.C., U.S..