Shirley Rumierk
Shirley Rumierk | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Education | Harvard University (AB) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse | Armando Riesco |
Shirley Rumierk (/ruːˈmɪərk/) is an American actress known for her role as Vanessa Suarez in Rise and as Autumn Cox in Manifest.
Early life and education
[edit]Shirley Rumierk was born and brought up in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City.[1] and is of Puerto Rican and Colombian descent.[2] Rumierk was first introduced to acting when at ten years old she was a participant of the 52nd Street Project, a program that introduces children in Manhattan, to the world of theater by voluntary professionals.[1][3]
Rumierk attended Trinity School on the Upper West Side and studied economics at Harvard University[4][5] before switching her major to Hispanic studies, graduating in 1995.[1] During her time at Harvard, Rumierk travelled to Cuba to study Cuban and Caribbean literature, history and architecture, sponsored by the University of Buffalo.[5] Also, at that time, she decided to pursue an acting career, moved back to New York and took an acting conservatory program.[5] Rumierk joined the Oliver Scholars, a non-profit organization serving high-achieving Black and Latino students, graduating in 1995[6] Rumierk, now an Alumni Council Member, hosted the Fifth Annual Oliver Scholars Gala at Guastavino’s, 59th Street, New York City in 2018.[7]
Career
[edit]Rumierk’s screen appearances were numerous but brief until she landed a recurring role in East Willy B in 2011.
In 2016, she landed a main character role as Livvy in the film 11:55 ,[2] however, her big break came in 2018, as Vanessa Suarez in ten episodes of the NBC television series Rise.[5]
In 2019, She landed a recurring role as Autumn Cox for 4 episodes of NBC's Manifest.[8] In 2020, Ruierk played a main role as Yolanda Carrion in the Netflix series Teenage Bounty Hunters.[2]
In 2021, she appeared in single episodes of Chicago P.D.,[2] and Scenes from a Marriage.[2] In 2022, in single episodes of The Equalizer and East New York.[2]
In 2023, she joined the cast of Zach Braff film A Good Person which also stars Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman.[2]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | A Good Person | Dr. Gonzalez | |
| 2022 | She Said | Miramax employee | |
| 2022 | Allswell in New York | Kelly | |
| 2019 | Seneca | Camila | |
| 2019 | Lesson #7 by Alberto Ferreras | Daughter | Short film |
| 2018 | Lesson #1 | She | Short film |
| 2017 | Fluff | Mia | Short film |
| 2017 | We're Doing Fine | Gertie | |
| 2016 | Collateral Beauty | Mrs. Scott | |
| 2016 | 11:55 | Livvy | |
| 2014 | Fugly! | Young Moms | |
| 2013 | Murder in Manhattan | Winsome | TV movie |
| 2013 | And Then There Was Luz | Short film | |
| 2012 | Bronx Warrants | Yvette | TV movie |
| 2012 | Nobody's Nobody's | Melody | Short film |
| 2012 | Game Change | Maria Comella | TV movie |
| 2011 | Gun Hill Road | Jeanette | |
| 2010 | Illegal | Maribel Chacon | |
| 2009 | Can Openers | Nancy | TV movie |
| 2009 | Possible Side Effects | TV Reporter | TV movie |
| 2009 | 'Snapshots | Short film | |
| 2005 | Dumped! | Analise |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Alma's Way | Carla (voice) | Season 1 episode 38 - "Alma Goes to Puerto Rico" |
| 2022 | East New York | Ava Martinez | Season 1 episode 5 - "Going Commando" |
| 2022 | The Equalizer | Rosa Martinez | Season 2 episode 17 - "What Dreams May Come" |
| 2021 | Scenes from a Marriage | Dr. Varona | Season 1 episode 1 - "Innosense and Panic" |
| 2021 | Chicago P.D. | Lisa Martinez | 1 episode - Due Process |
| 2020 | Teenage Bounty Hunters | Yolanda Carrion | Main role - 10 episodes |
| 2019 | Elementary | Audrey Kensit | 1 episode - "From Russia with Drugs" |
| 2019 | New Amsterdam | Sabra Constantin | 1 episode - "Five Miles West" |
| 2018-2023 | Manifest | Autumn Cox | Recurring role - 8 episodes |
| 2018 | Power | Alexandra Navarro | 1 episode - "Damage Control" |
| 2018 | Dichos | Unknown episodes | |
| 2018 | Rise | Vanessa Suarez | 10 episodes |
| 2017 | Blue Bloods | Parole Officer Ramirez | 1 episode - In and Out |
| 2011-2013 | East Willy B | Maggie | 4 episodes |
| 2011 | Dora the Explorer | Beatriz / Boot's Mommy (voice) | 1 episode - Pepe's School Day Adventure |
| 2010 | White Collar | Rebecca Vidal | 1 episode - Prisoner's Dilemma |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Assistant District Attorney | 1 episode - Inhumane Society |
| 2010 | The Good Wife | Joan | 1 episode - Infamy |
| 2009 | Cupid | Paula Torres | 1 episode - The Tommy Brown Affair |
| 2008 | Ugly Betty | Pilar Mejia | 1 episode - When Betty Met YETI |
| 2008 | Life on Mars | Marta | 1 episode - Things to Do in New York When You Think You're Dead |
| 2008 | Lipstick Jungle | Elba Garcia | 1 episode - Chapter Three: Pink Poison |
| 2006 | Conviction | Sonia | 1 episode - True Love |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | The Local Population |
| 2012 | Max Payne 3 | Giovanna |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Shirley A. Rumierk". broadway.com. December 9, 2005.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Shirley Rumierk". wptheater.org. February 22, 2023.
- ^ "The 52nd Street project - About us". 52project.org. 2020.
- ^ "Shirley Rumierk". coolinyourcode.com. 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Exclusive Q&A with Shirley A. Rumierk". harvardwood.org. May 1, 2018.
- ^ "Oliver Scholars Alumni Council Members". oliverscholars.org. 2020.
- ^ "Oliver Scholars Gala Honors Black and Latino Students". downtownmagazinenyc.com. June 14, 2018.
- ^ "'Manifest' Season 1: Autumn Cox's character is a victim and so it's a bit unfair to blame her for her actions". meaww.com. January 29, 2019.
