Rosie Perez's journey in Hollywood began through dancing and acting.

In the '90s, she appeared on "In Living Color" and earned three Primetime Emmy nominations for best choreography. Perez's first acting role was in the Spike Lee film "Do the Right Thing."

She went on to star as Gloria Clemente in the 1992 movie "White Men Can't Jump" and play Carla Rodrigo in "Fearless." The latter role earned her an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe nomination.

Perez also had a recurring role as Dahlia Morales on season two of NBC's "Lipstick Jungle."