Chita Rivera, a legendary Broadway performer, was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero to a Puerto Rican father and an Irish Catholic mother. She began dancing at the age of 11 and went on to have a remarkable career, earning 10 Tony nominations and winning twice. In her 2023 memoir, “Chita: A Memoir,” Rivera shared … Continue reading Chita Rivera Ethnicity: Understanding Her Ethnic Background