Juanita Hall

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Juanita Hall (November 6, 1901 – February 28, 1968) was an American actress. She is remembered for her work in Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, and particularly for being the first African American to win a Tony Award (for the role of Bloody Mary in the musical South Pacific). She also won acclaim for her role as Auntie Liang in Flower Drum Song.