"I was busy welcoming a new experience. I had never done a movie before." ― Chita Rivera Welcoming From Chita Rivera Actress Added on 1/22/2025 About Chita Rivera Chita Rivera was an American actress, singer, and dancer whose Broadway career spanned decades. She was a two-time Tony Award winner and a defining performer of musical theatre. Born: 1933-01-23 Died: 2024-01-30 View all quotes from Chita Rivera