Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Rita Moreno moved to New York City with her mother when she was young. A beautiful dancer, Moreno first appeared on Broadway at the age of 13. After moving to Los Angeles, Moreno took small film roles where she could act, dance, and sing. In 1961, she took the role of Anita in the film version of West Side Story, a role that would define her career. This full-length biography of Rita Moreno examines the colorful life of this actress, her rise to fame, and her career in Hollywood.