Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress and choreographer Rosie Perez has been a cultural mainstay since her breakout performances in such classic films as Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing,” Ron Shelton’s “White Men Can’t Jump” and Peter Weir’s “Fearless.” More recently, Perez has been seen in the Showtime hit “Your Honor," in DC's "Birds of Prey," in HBO Max’s critically acclaimed series, “The Flight Attendant," and in AppleTV+'s "Before" with Billy Crystal and Judith Light.

Perez is a proud Puerto Rican, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Throughout her career, she has been a vocal activist for a number of causes. In 2010, President Barack Obama appointed her to The Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA). Perez is the author of "Handbook for an Unpredictable Life: How I Survived Sister Renata and My Crazy Mother, and Still Came Out Smiling (with Great Hair)." She is also a long-time boxing fan who can often be found ringside and was an official commentator for Netflix's Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul match.

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