Chita Rivera was born on January 23rd, 1933. She earned her fame for being an American actress, singer, and dancer. In her acting career, Rivera is best remembered for her theatrical performances. Rivera went on to become the first Latino American woman to be bestowed with a Kennedy Center Honors award in late 2002. Similarly, she was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.
Bio
| Real name | Chita Rivera |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of birth | January 23, 1933 |
| Date of Death | January 30, 2024 (aged 91) |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Death Place | New York City, U.S. |
| Age | 91 years old (as of 2024) |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Gender | Female |
| School | Jones Haywood School of Dance |
| Boyfriend/Spouse | Tony Mordente (m. 1957-1966) |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Early Life
Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero alias Rivera was born on January 23rd in 1933. She was born in Washington, D.C. She was the daughter of Pedro del Rivero and Katherine. Her mother worked as a government clerk whereas her father saxophonist for the U.S. Navy Band. Sadly, Rivera’s father passed away when she was aged seven.
Education Qualification
| School | Jones Haywood School of Dance |
| Collage | Private College |
| Education qualification | Graduated |
Family & Relationship
| Parents Name | Father– Pedro Julio Figueroa del Rivero Mother– Katherine Figueroa del Rivero |
| Sister’s Name | Lola del Rivero, Carmen Wilson |
| Brother’s Name | Armando del Rivero, Julio del Rivero |
| Husband Name | Tony Mordente (m. 1957-1966) |
| Daughter’s Name | Lisa Mordente |
Age
She was born on January 23, 1933, and is 91 years old. He was born in Washington, D.C., United States
| Age | 91 years old (as of 2024) |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | American |
Husband
Rivera married fellow West Side Story performer Tony Mordente on December 1, 1957. Her performance was so crucial to the show’s success that the London production of West Side Story was delayed until she gave birth to the couple’s daughter Lisa in 1958. In 1966, they divorced.
| Boyfriend | Not Known |
| Husband name | Ex-Spouse- Tony Mordente (m. 1957-1966) |
| Marital status | Divorced |
| Daughter | Lisa Mordente |
Physical Stats
| Height | In centimeters- 160 cm In meters- 1.6 m In feet & inches- 5’2” inch |
| Weight | In kilograms- 60 kg In pounds- 132 lbs |
| Eyes Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Skin Colour | Fair |
| Body measurement | Not Known |
TV Shows
| Sweet Charity | 1969 |
| Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band | 1978 |
| He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin | 1983 |
| Chicago | 2002 |
| Carol Channing: Larger Than Life | 2012, documentary |
| Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There | 2003, documentary |
Movies
| Sweet Charity | 1969 |
| The Marcus-Nelson Murders | 1973 |
| Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band | 1978 |
| Mayflower Madam | 1987 |
| Chicago | 2002 |
Chita Rivera Death
Rivera died in New York on January 30, 2024, at the age of 91.
“It is with immense personal sorrow that I announce the death of the beloved Broadway icon Chita Rivera. My dear friend of over 40 years was 91,” shared her rep Merle Frimark in a statement on Tuesday.
Cause of Death
The specific cause of Rivera’s death has not been publicly disclosed, only that she passed away after a brief illness.
Lisa Mordente, the daughter of Rivera said her beloved mother died peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in New York after a brief illness.
Chita Rivera’s Net Worth
| Net worth – 2023 | $2 Million + |
| Net worth in Indian rupees | INR- 15 Crore + |
| Yearly Income | Not Known |
| Monthly Income | Not Known |
| Annual Expenses | Not Known |
Some Lesser Facts
- Chita married Tony Mordente on 1 December 1957. Later in 1966, the couple ended their marriage. Together, they have a daughter named Lisa Mordente.
- She is the recipient of two Tony Awards and one Lifetime Achievement Award.
- She has played a diverse number of roles, ranging from Josie Hopper in ‘The Marcus-Nelson Murders,’ Risa Dickstein in ‘Mayflower Madam’, and Lenore in ‘Will & Grace’.
- Her first on-screen role was in General Motors 50th Anniversary Show as South Seas Island Dream Girl in 1957.
- Chita is an actress, singer, and dancer, most recognized for her work on tick, tick…BOOM! (2021), Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting (2018), and Submissions Only (2011).
- She is the daughter of Katherine (Anderson) and Pedro Julio Figueroa del Rivero.
- She has graduated from Jones Haywood School of Dance.
- Her alternate names are Chita O’Hara and Conchita O’Hara.
- Rivera was born in Washington, United States, as Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero.
- Chita’s father’s name is Pedro Julio Figueroa del Rivero and ‘her mother’s name is Katherine (Anderson).
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