Chita Rivera Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-04-26

Chita Rivera has a net worth of $2 million. She was born on January 23, 1933, in Washington DC, USA. Her mother, Katherine, was a government worker, and her father, Pedro Julio Figueroa del Rivero, was a musician. Rivera studied at the ballet school Jones-Haywood in 1944 and was later selected for a scholarship at George Balanchine’s School of American Ballet.

Rivera’s career began on Broadway in the 1950s with roles in musicals such as “Call Me Madam,” “Can-Can,” and “Guys and Dolls.” Her breakthrough role came in 1957 when she played Anita in “West Side Story.” She continued to have a successful career on both stage and screen, appearing in various musicals and earning accolades such as two Tony Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

In addition to her stage work, Rivera also appeared in the film version of “Chicago” (2002) and had guest roles in several television shows. She also released solo albums and has been involved in various documentaries and TV series.

Rivera was married to actor, dancer, and choreographer Tony Mordente, and they have a daughter named Lisa Mordente, who is also a dancer and choreographer. The couple divorced in 1966.

Rivera’s contributions to the entertainment industry have been recognized with several awards and honors, including the Kennedy Center Honors in 2002, and she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.


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