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Rita Moreno was the first Hispanic entertainer (third person, second woman) to win this "Grand Slam" (Emmy Grammy Oscar Tony).

  • Academy Award as the Best Supporting Actress "West Side Story" (1961)
  • Grammy Award The Electric Company Album (1972)
  • Tony Award Best Featured Actress, "The Ritz" (1975)
  • Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program (1977)
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