Carmen Gloria Perez (born October 25, 1980) is an American actress, singer, songwriter, visual artist and a U.S. Army Veteran. She was born in Bronx, New York and raised mostly in Puerto Rico. At age 17 she joined the U.S. Army. After being stationed overseas and in Washington, D.C., becoming a Sergeant by the age of 21, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Government and International Politics at George Mason University.