When it comes to the real and fictional heroes who inspire her, 'Birds of Prey' actress Rosie Perez is mostly awestruck by her fellow Puerto Ricans — everyday people who rose up heroically to demand and get justice on the island. - NBCLatino
For actress Rosie Perez, the way DC's new blockbuster"Birds of Prey" flips the traditional male superhero story is a powerful reflection of the way things really are — and she sees that in the role she plays for the movie.
“I think the film epitomizes what is going on right now in society,” said the veteran Puerto Rican actress, who was born and raised in New York. “Renee Montoya is a woman who is extremely capable, more capable than her fellow officers, and yet she is underestimated, passed over and disrespected. But she still shows up to work and produces every single day; she cares about what she does and keeps telling men to get out of her way. And that’s a powerful statement for women everywhere.
Growing up, Perez says that DC superheroes like Wonder Woman inspired her because they were authentic. Her character in “Birds of Prey” speaks to her today because she is imperfect. And those values have shaped her perspective on and off screen. "I really responded to Wonder Woman because she was a genuine and authentic human being who also happened to be a Wonder Woman," she said.
"Birds of Prey" actresses Margot Robbie, at left and Rosie Perez, at center with director Cathy Yan, at right.“But even stronger than that, I love that my character in ‘Birds of Prey’ is not a perfect person. She throws her girlfriend under the bus for the greater good," Perez said."And I think that makes a really powerful story because we are women, we are not perfect, and we still have to power through.
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