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Rosie Perez: Roles for Women of Color, Over 40

Rosie Perez is an Oscar-nominated actress who starred in such films as White Men Can’t Jump, Fearless and Do the Right Thing. Perez started her performance career as a dancer and went on to choreograph music videos and the television series In Living Color. Brooklyn-born and of Puerto Rican heritage, Perez is also an activist who raises awareness for many causes.

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