My Story.

Roman Perez was born in the Dominican Republic. At a young age he and his family moved to Brooklyn, New York to pursue their dreams. He grew up in the Williamsburg during the 1990s, and as a child he would not go out to the playground to play because of the negative activities going on in his neighborhood and for this reason, his parents were concerned for his safety. He knew that one day he wanted to play basketball. Instead Perez, became a basketball card collector, NBA games video gamer, and study the game all for the love. He was cut from teams repeatedly during his childhood and teen years, and way behind from his peers. He started to train and work on his game his senior year in high school. But this did not stop him from pursuing his dreams.

Eventually, he made his first basketball team at the age of 23 where he played 2 years of college basketball, which later led him to return home to the Dominican Republic to pursue is pro career. Later in his journey he went around the world to places he would have never imagined of playing such as Ireland, Spain, Russia, France, to name a few other places. He’s currently a well known in the Street-baller in nicknamed “Da Gift”. 

Currently Perez has played in 13 countries and his name has been known throughout several parts of the world. From the street-ball scene, to the professional level which opened doors for him in TV and Film. He gives thanks to God and his family. His Parents Miriam and Dudo have been of great influence in all his success, as well as his brother Jason Perez. While striving and being a loving husband to Jennifer Perez and father to Leia and Lucia Perez. Perez is currently the founder of the Dudo Baez Academy and the Victorious Program, which both provides the opportunity for anyone who has a dream to fight for them whether it's on or off the court. His message is, “anyone who has a dream, always believe in yourself and put God first no matter what obstacles you may face in life”.