40 Latinas Who Have Changed the World!

By Sugey Palomares | 03/04/2013 - 17:29 | 0 Comments

Every day we are inspired by women who work to achieve more and give more. These Latinas show us that everyone has the potential to change the world and that it's up to us to make a difference! Here are 40 amazing Latinas who have changed the world.

- With additional reporting by Irina Gonzalez

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Rita Moreno

Age: 81

Roots: Puerto Rican

How She Changed the World: The legendary singer, dancer and actress has had an amazing career. She won acclaim for her role as Anita in the film adaptation of West Side Story, had a successful Broadway career and even performed at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration in 1993. She was only the second Puerto Rican to win an Academy Award and is still the only Latino who has earned the prestigious EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony). 

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