Julio Perez(1987-2022)
- Actor
Native of New York; he lived in the Bronx till age 7, moved to the
Dominican Republic for a year, then settled in Florida. Throughout
childhood, he spent his weekends in movie theaters, and watched
documentaries on filmmaking. In 2006,he studied film production at
Miami International University of Art & Design, in addition to working
on small productions. In 2008, he was diagnosed with bone cancer.
Completed treatment in Manhattan, NY, returned to Florida, and
struggled with bipolar disorder intermittently. In 2012, he resumed
studying film production at Broward College, concentrating on
producing.