An autographed portrait of Rita Moreno to author Marisa


Marisa posing at Rita Moreno's Star on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California, USA


Rita Moreno arrives on the Red Carpet at the Eighth Annual
Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), held at the
historic Grauman's Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard,
Hollywood, CA on July 24, 2004. Marisa was invited to attend this
fantastic film festival. [L-R: Festival Director, Marlene Dermer;
actress Rita Moreno; Dr. Leonard Gordon (husband of Rita Moreno);
and actor, director and community activist Edward James Olmos]


Later in the evening, actress Rita Moreno will be awarded the "Gabi"
(Gabriel Figueroa) Lifetime Achievement Award. The Festival honors
an artist's career and contribution to cinema. The "Gabi" Award is the
heart and soul of the Festival and has been bestowed in the past to Raul Julia,
Anthony Quinn, Carlos Saura, Maria Felix, Nelson Pereira dos Santos,
Federico Luppi and, of course, Gabriel Figueroa


Rita Moreno and Marisa before entering the Egyptian Theatre where a
tribute awaits this amazing actress. Afterward, great music, delicious
food and lots of dancing will take place. Please check here for more
information on the Festival and Ms. Moreno's Award


Marisa meets Jorge Dyszel, Director of the film . . . en fin, el mar
(. . . finally, the sea).


Marisa at the famous Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, site of the
Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF).
For more information on the historic Grauman's Egyptian Theatre,
home of the American Cinematheque, please visit
www.americancinematheque.com/egyptian/egypt.htm


Marisa at Jose Feliciano's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,
Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, California, USA


Marisa with Edward James Olmos, Producer of the Latino Book and
Family Festival (LBFF) at the LBFF in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr Olmos portrayed
Lt. Castillo on Miami Vice, and starred in the motion picture Stand and Deliver.
He will also portray Commander Adama in the upcoming Battlestar Galactica,
and appears in numerous other screen and stage performances.


Marisa discusses her picture storybook
There’s a Coquí in My Shoe! with Edward James Olmos


Marisa with Jose Feliciano at The Showroom in Phoenix, Arizona,
discussing There’s a Coquí in My Shoe!


Marisa and illustrator Tanja celebrate
the completion of the original cover art!


Marisa and Tanja go over a couple of revisions to
Calle del Cristo (Cristo Street) in historic Old San Juan


With a steady hand, Tanja finishes painting Calle del Cristo.
And, once again, another beautiful painting!

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