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Rosie Perez (born Rosa Maria Perez; September 6, 1964) is an American actress. Her breakthrough came at age 24 with her portrayal of Tina in the film Do the Right Thing (1989), followed by White Men Can't Jump (1992).
Rosie Perez. Actress: White Men Can't Jump. Rosie Perez was born in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City, to Lydia Perez and Ismael Serrano, a merchant marine. She is of Puerto Rican descent. Rosie attended Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood, Queens, New York, and later enrolled at Los Angeles City College in Los Angeles, California.
Rosie Perez. Actress: White Men Can't Jump. Rosie Perez was born in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City, to Lydia Perez and Ismael Serrano, a merchant marine. She is of Puerto Rican descent. Rosie attended Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood, Queens, New York, and later enrolled at Los Angeles City College in Los Angeles, California.
Jan 13, 2020 · Whether as a fiery young dancer on “Soul Train,” an underestimated but formidable love interest in “White Men Can’t Jump” and “Do the Right Thing” or a grieving mother in “Fearless,” Rosie Perez...
1. Do the Right Thing. 1989. Where to watch. In her acting debut, Perez played Tina, Mookie's (Spike Lee) love interest and the mother of his son. The drama, widely considered one of the best films of the '80s, explores a Brooklyn neighborhood's racial tension on a scorching hot summer day.
Aug 24, 2021 · On Rosie Perez’s third day of production on the HBO Max series “The Flight Attendant,” she was shooting a scene in which several characters congregated in an airplane’s galley. As the ...
May 9, 2022 · In 1988, Rosie Perez was 24 and working as a choreographer when she got into an argument with a stranger at the night club. It turns out it was film director Spike Lee.
Jan 2, 2023 · Actor Rosie Perez. January 2, 202312:00 PM ET. 44-Minute Listen. Playlist. Our best of 2022 series concludes with actor Rosie Perez. Raised in a convent for abandoned kids, Perez used to...
Feb 18, 2023 · Rosie Perez is a cultural icon, from Do The Right Thing to White Men Can't Jump to her new role on Showtime's Your Honor. She's the best part of any project she's...
May 22, 2019 · The dance troupe was choreographed by Rosie Perez, the Emmy and Oscar-nominated actress who starred in the films, “Do The Right Thing,” “Fearless” and “White Men Can’t Jump.” Perez ( @rosieperezbklyn ) says “In Living Color” broke cultural barriers and had a huge impact on her career.
