Carmen Perez (born October 25, 1980) is an American dance/pop recording artist, songwriter, and actress. She was born in Bronx, New York and moved to Puerto Rico at the age of 10. She joined the U.S. Army when she was just 17 years old, being stationed in Germany, South Korea & Washington, D.C. Shortly after being discharged, she entered the entertainment world.
Perez penned a deal with Dauman Music/Universal Music Group for her single Emergency. Emergency reached #10 in the UK Commercial Pop Charts (MusicWeek August 2009) and the Top 50 Billboard Dance Club Chart (April–June 2009). Emergency was co-written by Carmen, J & Sweet Ellis Miah, and Kyle Puccia.
Perez has also been an actress, appearing in the films He's Just Not That Into You, Illegal Tender, Not Forgotten, TV series Everybody Hates Chris, Nip/Tuck, and General Hospital. Perez also earned a Best Supporting Actress award for her portrayal in Soldiers Don't Cry (by the Valley Theatre League Artistic Director Achievement (ADA) Awards).