Roselyn Sanchez’s Film “SATOS” Spotlights Homeless Puerto Rican Dogs
By Elise Phillips-Margulis
Roselyn Sanchez, a gorgeous and multi-talented Latina actress, has shared the silver screen with the likes of John Travolta, Samuel Jackson, Jackie Chan, LL Cool J, Justin Timberlake, Kevin Spacey, Nick Cannon and many more.
She’s also conquered the small screen. Last summer she starred in “Grand Hotel,” the highest-rated summer- time drama series debut in four years. Eva Longoria, Executive Producer of Grand Hotel, is a close friend of Roselyn’s. They also worked together on the television program “Devious Maids.”
Roselyn grew up with three brothers in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Her mother was a teacher and her father was an accountant. She began ballet classes at four years old and started piano lessons at six. Her mom entered her in beauty pageants, and she acted in commercials when she was 12. Roselyn won the Miss Puerto Rico Petite Pageant in 1993 and the international title of Miss America Petite in 1994.
Roselyn moved to New York City when she was 21 to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. She took dancing, acting and singing lessons while looking for acting jobs. Roselyn, a well-known television personality in Puerto Rico, had to virtually start over in the United States. Her first big movie role was in Rush Hour 2.
Growing up in Puerto Rico, Roselyn was always aware of the overpopulation of dogs and cats on the island.
Roselyn’s new film, “SATOS,” is the culmination of her lifelong passion for animals. She explained her devotion to helping dogs and cats. “I feel it’s a huge responsibility to treat animals right. I hope ‘SATOS’ will speak to all those who value animals.”
