Rita Moreno Barbie honors the legendary actress and trailblazer

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Mattel has released a new Barbie doll in honor of Rita Moreno’s upcoming 93rd birthday.

The doll of the trailblazing actress is part of the toymaker’s Barbie Tribute Collection, which showcases the contributions and immense cultural impact of women such as Moreno, who was the first Latina to win an Academy Award.

“I was a girl who decided to go for it, and despite the challenges I faced, I never gave up on my dreams,” Moreno said in a statement. “I hope this doll inspires in each and every girl today: to live their life with courage and resilience so that they can make their dreams a reality.”

The doll’s dress is inspired by the gown Moreno wore on the night she made history at the 34th Oscar ceremony in 1962, when she won best supporting actress for her role as Anita in “West Side Story.”

Born in Puerto Rico in 1931 and raised in New York City, Moreno went on to have an illustrious career that has spanned seven decades.

After “West Side Story,” she went on to win a Grammy, a Tony and in 1977 an Emmy, becoming only the third person to achieve EGOT status by winning all four of the most prestigious awards in show business.

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