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Rosario Isabel Dawson is an American actress, singer, and writer. In the film adaptation of the popular musical Rent in 2005, she played the exotic dancer Mimi Marquez, replacing Daphne Rubin-Vega, who was pregnant and unable to play the part.

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Film - 2005 - Mimi Marquez


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  • Much like Mimi, Rosario grew up in abandoned building squat on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
  • Rosario Dawson has said she choreographed an elaborate routine for her audition song, "Out Tonight." During her actual screen test, she was so nervous she could barely move. Convinced she'd blown her audition, she left the room disappointed. Director Chris Columbus was so impressed, however, he ran after her and cast her on the spot.

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