Rita Moreno Becomes First Latina with PEGOT Status
Style Magazine Newswire | 5/31/2019, 10:04 a.m.
As if Rita Moreno could be any more inspiring, the 87-year-old actress and performer re-made history after becoming the first Latina to achieve ‘PEGOT’ status at the 78th annual Peabody Awards in New York City. On Saturday, May 18, 2019, the Puerto Rican performer was honored with the Peabody Career Achievement Award having previously won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. Rita joined director Mike Nichols and Barbra Streisand, who were also honored that night at the Cipriani Wall Street. The Peabody Career Achievement Award, which was presented by Mercedes-Benz, is for those whose work in electronic media has left a memorable mark on the field. Previously, Rita, whose career extends over six decades, has won an Oscar for her role inWest Side Story, two Emmys, one Grammy and a Tony Award.
