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Rosario Dawson          

Actress Known for "Daredevil" & "Rent;" Activist, Co-Founder & Chairwoman of Voto Latino

Rosario Dawson has been featured in a diverse range of independent and large-scale films, such as "Sin City," "Rent," and "Grindhouse." Her recent projects include "Zombieland: Double Tap" in 2019 and "Briarpatch" in 2020, and she reprised her role as Becky in "Clerks III" in 2022. Dawson's voice-over work extends across several animation studios, including Disney/Marvel, Warner Bros./DC Comics, and ViacomCBS's Nickelodeon unit. Some of her most known roles in this regard include voicing Wonder Woman in the DC Animated Movie "Universe" and "Space Jam: A New Legacy," and Ahsoka Tano in the second season of "The Mandalorian," "The Book of Boba Fett," and the Disney+ original series "Ahsoka." Dawson's acting excellence has been recognized with a Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture for her role in "Rent" and an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture in 2008.

Raised in a non-traditional environment, Dawson's family resided in an unoccupied building due to financial hardship. Her acting career took off at the age of 15 when director Larry Clark discovered her and cast her in the indie drama film, "Kids." Since then, Dawson has demonstrated her acting prowess and versatility in various roles, among them "Josie and the Pussycats," "Men In Black II," "Seven Pounds," and the Quentin Tarantino film "Death Proof." She continues to work in the TV industry, showcasing her talent in shows such as "The Last Kids on Earth," "Eden," "Dopesick," and "Young Rock."

Beyond her acting career, Dawson is a co-creator and co-writer of the comic book miniseries "Occult Crimes Taskforce" and is known for her influential activism and philanthropic efforts. She co-founded Voto Latino to motivate Latinos to register and vote, actively fundraises for the Lower Eastside Girls Club, and contributes to charitable organizations such as GirlsClub.org, Scenarios USA, and Pflag. Dawson maintains an active political presence, having publicly endorsed Bernie Sanders during his presidential campaign and participating in several protests. She also serves as an honorary host at various media and political events. Dawson has openly identified as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, addressing the topic of bi-erasure.

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Rosario Dawson Attends Latino Voter Registration Initiative
mitu, the largest digital media brand for Latino millennials, launched a nationwide initiative to get ONE MILLION Latinos registered to vote in November’s election with the T.A.C.O. Challenge: Take Action. Commit Others..

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