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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...
Apr 20, 2022 · Rosie Perez on Why ‘The Flight Attendant’ Is Her Best Role in Years. Ahead of the season-two premiere, Perez talks midlife crises, Megan’s crazy predicament, and learning how to fight for what she wants. By Malcolm Venable Published: Apr 20, 2022. HBO Max.
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 ...
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 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.
Feb 8, 2020 · Puerto Rican actress Rosie Perez, one of the protagonists of the new superhero film "Birds of Prey" says she's inspired by fictional and real heroes — such as her fellow Puerto Ricans who stood...
