Carmen Gloria Perez

Carmen Gloria Pérez (born October 25, 1980 in The Bronx, New York) is a Puerto Rican-American actor, artist, writer, filmmaker who served in the United States Army. Pérez has over 60 acting credits and is best known for the role of Linda on the Swedish Netflix original series, Young Royals and Captain Vasquez on Lucha Underground.
==Early life and education==
Pérez was born on October 25, 1980, in The Bronx, New York. When she was 10 years old, her parents divorced, and she moved with her mother to Puerto Rico. 
At the age of 17, Pérez joined the U.S. Army where she held a clearance to work at The Pentagon with the Department of Defense (DOD), as well as closely with the United States Treasury. After six years of active military service both overseas and in Washington, D.C., Pérez was honorably discharged as a Sergeant (E-5) with many awards.
She then earned a Bachelor’s Degree from George Mason University in Government & International Politics with a minor in Legal Studies. Just before graduating, Pérez enrolled in a weekend acting class, leading her to pursue her career as an actor.
==Career==
Pérez has over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, with more than 40 acting credits. Pérez has appeared in various TV series and films, including the Netflix series "Young Royals," "A Storm For Christmas," and the film "Tina og Bettina 2: The Comeback." 
Beyond acting, Pérez is a writer, producer, and content creator. She has written, produced, directed, and edited numerous short-form pieces of content, including music videos and experimental short films, through her content creation lab, House of Experiments. She is working in pre-production as a writer, producer, and actress on the short film "Irreplaceable."
Pérez is also an accomplished author and illustrator. In 2019, she published the Kid Astronomy series, a children's book series inspired by her love of space and her mission to promote STEAM subjects to children. Her artwork has been exhibited in California, and her originals and prints have been sold worldwide.
As a jazz singer, Pérez released her EP, "The Art of Love," in 2018, which was nominated for Best Jazz EP by the Independent Music Awards in 2019. Her songs "Emergency" and "Overload," with Dauman Music, reached the Top 40 in the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play and UK Pop charts. 
Additionally, the popular lounge/chillout series Café Del Mar Dreams 9 (2016) featured her co-composed piece "Pajarito," a collaboration with the late British producer Matt Powell.
Pérez has been featured in several media outlets for her achievements as a diverse artist, including All About Jazz, Billboard, and Latina Style Magazine.
==Filmography==
Year 	Title 	Role 	Type
2008 	Delusion 	Writer, Producer 	Short
2010 	That's Awesome 	Co-producer 	Short
2015 	Farewell 	Writer, Producer 	Short
2016 	A Conversation 	Producer 	Short
2016-2018	Lucha Underground 	Captain Vasquez 	TV Series
2017 	Kill Switch 	Carla (AKA SD-397), Story, Co-writer, Producer	Short
2017 	Genio 	Executive Producer 	Music Video
2018 	The Storm 	Linda 	Music Video
2018 	Reflections 	Sylvia (as Carmen Perez), Writer, Producer 	Short
2018-2019	It Could Have Been Worse 	Sofia 	TV Series
2019 	Magnus 	US Soldier At Gate 	TV Series
2019 	Space Girl 	Writer, Producer 	Video
2020 	Genes vs. Mind 	Writer, Producer 	Short
2021 	Interview with the Vampira 	Siena La Vampira, Writer, Producer 	Short
2021-2024	Young Royals 	Linda 	TV Series
2022 	Pørni 	Carmen 	TV Series
2022 	Made in Finland 	Jackie Leone 	TV Series
2022 	Troll 	Nyhetsanker #7 	Film
2022 	A Storm for Christmas 	Thea - The Security Officer 	TV Mini Series
2023 	Tina & Bettina 2: The Comeback 	Margarita Conchita 	Film
2023 	Furia 	Mrs. Miller 	TV Series
2024 	60 Minutes to Kill 	Sylvie 	Film
2024 	Chocolate Is Not Better Than Sex	Jeannie 	Film
==Books==
Pérez is the author of a series of Kid Astronomy children’s books that have been published by Uncommon Grammar.
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==Awards==
* Best Supporting Actress for her role in the play Soldiers Don’t Cry by Layon Gray, in 2003 by the Valley Theatre League ADA (Artistic Director Achievement) Awards
* Two songs, “Emergency” & “Overload”, made the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play and UK Pop charts
* The Casting Society of America recognized her in the top 10% of the "Mi Gente!" Latine Database in 2023, placing her among the top 380 out of 3,800 submissions. 
* In 2003, she received the Best Supporting Actress award from the Valley Theatre League Artistic Director Achievement (ADA) Awards for her performance in the play "Soldiers Don't Cry."
* In 2023, Perez was selected as a part of the Top 10% in the "Mi Gente!" Latine Database for Casting Society of America.
==Personal life==
Pérez is fluent in English, Spanish, speaks advanced Norwegian, and intermediate Swedish.
==References==
==External links==
* Official Website
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Category:1980 births
Category:Living people
Category:American people
Category:American actors
Category:American artists
Category:American writers
Category:American filmmakers
Category:American military personnel