Manni L. Perez ​is an award winning actress based in NY.

Her recent credits include Law & Order SVU; for which she received an Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as "Esperanza Morales." She is also credited for her roles in Chicago P.D., The Blacklist, Blindspot, Spike Lee's She's Gotta Have It, and Marvel/Netflix's Jessica Jones. 

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She began her training at Tisch School of the Arts in the Experimental Theatre Wing (ETW). While studying performing arts, she grew a passion for TV and film production; which led her to later study acting for film and production at NYU's TV/Film Department and Stone Street Studios. 

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During her free time, Manni can be found either at the gym training or volunteering and donating much needed supplies to her local animal shelter.