Rosie Perez

Personal context

Summary

Rosie Perez is an American actor, choreographer, and director known for Do the Right Thing, white Men Can’t Jump, and Fearless. Her work includes comedy and drama, while her documentary Yo Soy Boricua, Pa’que Tú lo Sepas! explores Puerto Rican history, culture, and activism. Perez has advocated for people affected by HIV/AIDS, served on the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, and publicly supported Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign in a video addressing women’s representation and equal pay. Her public record includes Puerto Rican rights advocacy and education activism.