Carmen Gloria Perez

Carmen Gloria Pérez

Born|  (1980-10-25) October 25, 1980 (age 43)

The Bronx, New York (USA)

Nationality|

* Puerto Rican
* American

Citizenship| United States
Occupation|

* Actor
* Artist
* Writer
* US Army Veteran
* Former singer/songwriter

Height| 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Website| carmengloriaperez.net

Carmen Gloria Pérez[1][2] (born October 25, 1980 in The Bronx, New York) is a Puerto Rican-American actor, artist, writer,[3] filmmaker who served in the United States Army.[4][5][6] Pérez has over 60 acting credits and is best known for the role of Linda on the Swedish Netflix[7][8] original series, Young Royals and Captain Vasquez on Lucha Underground.[9][10][11][12]

## Contents

* 1 Early life and education
* 2 Career
* 3 Filmography
* 4 Books
* 5 Awards
* 6 Personal life
* 7 References
* 8 External links

## Early life and education[edit]

Pérez was born on October 25, 1980, in The Bronx, New York.[13] 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[14] 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.[15]

She then earned a Bachelor’s Degree from George Mason University in Government & International Politics with a minor in Legal Studies.[16] Just before graduating, Pérez enrolled in a weekend acting class, leading her to pursue her career as an actor.[17][18][19]

## Career[edit]

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[edit]

Year | Title | Role | Type

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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[edit]

Pérez is the author of a series of Kid Astronomy children’s books[20] that have been published by Uncommon Grammar.[21]

* Gloria, Carmen (26 November 2019). The Moon Show. Uncommon Grammar. ISBN 978-1-950767-07-6. Retrieved 14 October 2021.[22][23]
* Gloria, Carmen (16 June 2019). Dear Pluto. Uncommon Grammar. ISBN 978-1-950767-04-5. Retrieved 14 October 2021.[24][25]
* Gloria, Carmen (16 April 2019). Thank You Mercury!. Uncommon Grammar. ISBN 978-1-950767-01-4. Retrieved 14 October 2021.[26][27]

## Awards[edit]

* 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[edit]

Pérez is fluent in English, Spanish, speaks advanced Norwegian, and intermediate Swedish.

## References[edit]

1. ↑ Fantasy, Name Carmen PerezRole ActressAlbums Collective; Rig, Collective Fantasy Remixes Vol 1Movies The; You, He's Just Not That Into; Tender, Illegal; Cop, Bad; Powell, Drifter: Henry Lee LucasSimilar People Matt; Atencio, Peter; Chapa, Damian; Kwapis, Ken; Marsden, Jason (18 August 2017). "Carmen Perez - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia". Alchetron.com. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
2. ↑ Fantasy, Name Carmen PerezRole ActressAlbums Collective; Rig, Collective Fantasy Remixes Vol 1Movies The; You, He's Just Not That Into; Tender, Illegal; Cop, Bad; Powell, Drifter: Henry Lee LucasSimilar People Matt; Atencio, Peter; Chapa, Damian; Kwapis, Ken; Marsden, Jason (18 August 2017). "Carmen Perez - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia". Alchetron.com.
3. ↑ "Carmen Gloria: Will Write, Illustrate and Self-Publish for Cookies Plus GIVEAWAY". VIVIAN KIRKFIELD - Writer for Children. 21 July 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
4. ↑ "Carmen Gloria Pérez". IMDb. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
5. ↑ "Carmen Perez Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
6. ↑ "Carmen Perez Best Songs List: Top, New, & Old". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
7. ↑ VOCERO, Jan Figueroa Roqué, EL. "Carmen Gloria Pérez: la actriz puertorriqueña que brilla en una serie sueca en Netflix". El Vocero de Puerto Rico (in español). Retrieved 13 October 2021.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
8. ↑ "Netflix's Young Royals: Main Characters Ranked By Likability". ScreenRant. 8 August 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
9. ↑ "Actress Carmen Perez joins Lucha Underground". Flickering Myth. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
10. ↑ "411MANIA". Various News: Lucha Underground Celebrates Army Vet Carmen Perez, Release Date For Rampage, Starring The Rock. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
11. ↑ "CARMEN PEREZ - The U.S. Army Veteran on TV series"Lucha Underground"". www.prurgent.com. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
12. ↑ "Carmen Perez – Just What The Doctor Ordered". kms reviews - I'm listening. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
13. ↑ "Carmen Gloria Pérez - Age, Birthday, Wiki, Family, Bio, Facts, And Much More". FilmiFeed Celebs. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
14. ↑ "#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Carmen Gloria Peréz". VAntage Point. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
15. ↑ "NORBERTELLEN GALLERY PRESENTS: Infini Couleur". Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk. 8 February 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
16. ↑ "Carmen Gloria Pérez". Tomatazos (in español). Retrieved 13 October 2021.
17. ↑ "Young Royals Season 2: Everything You Need To Know". Morningside Maryland. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
18. ↑ "What's Happening in Sherman Oaks This Weekend". Sherman Oaks, CA Patch. 10 February 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
19. ↑ "International Actress Carmen Gloria Pérez Talks Netflix's 'Young Royals' & More". We Are Entertainment News. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
20. ↑ "Thank You, Mercury! by Carmen Gloria | Dedicated Review – The Children's Book Review". www.thechildrensbookreview.com. 23 May 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
21. ↑ "15 Best New Space Books To Read In 2021". BookAuthority. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
22. ↑ "Review: The Moon Show by Carmen Gloria". bookwormforkids.blogspot.com. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
23. ↑ "They Are Out There! And They Are "KID-COOL!": Book Reviews about THANK YOU, MERCURY; DEAR PLUTO; & THE MOON SHOW". Mrs. Patricia Ann Timbrook. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
24. ↑ "Review: Dear Pluto by Carmen Gloria". bookwormforkids.blogspot.com. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
25. ↑ "Dear Pluto by Carmen Gloria". Bobs Books Blog. 30 June 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
26. ↑ "Thank You Mercury by Carmen Gloria". Bobs Books Blog. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
27. ↑ "Thank You Mercury! by Carmen Gloria". www.lovereading4kids.co.uk. Retrieved 13 October 2021.

## External links[edit]

* Official Website
* Carmen Gloria Pérez on Facebook
* Carmen Gloria Pérez on Instagram
* Carmen Gloria Pérez on Twitter
* Carmen Gloria Pérez's channel on YouTube