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AN INDEPENDENT SUPPLEMENT BY MIA MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS GROUP TO THE SUN SENTINEL
By Ashley Andrews
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016
HBO "Ballers" Actress Serves as Miami
Carnival Celebrity Grand Marshall
Stacy Ann Rose
Sitting in front of her childhood
television set, Jamaican native,
Stacy-Ann Rose became enthralled with
acting watching The Cosby Show.
Instantly knowing she wanted to pursue
an acting career, she set out to find
opportunities in the industry.
Rose, who moved South Florida at
the age of 15, has experienced the best
of two worlds growing up in a Jamaican
household. She received her Bachelor’s
in International Business and Marketing
from Florida International University and
has since pursued her acting career
head on.
“Miami reminds me so much of
Jamaica with a touch of city flare,” Rose
says. “Two amazing cultures converge in
Miami and everyone is allowed to be
their best selves without forgetting
where they came from.”
She has previously appeared in TV and
film roles in “Dolphin Tale”, “Hoot” and
“Burn Notice.” Rose now has a recurring
role as a friendly physician on HBO’s
“Ballers” starring Dwayne “The Rock”
Johnson. Rose’s character, Dr. Robbins,
is the Rock’s neurologist turned therapist
and close friend.
The actress has taken her talents
behind the camera as a producer on her
2nd full length feature film, “Break The
Stage”. The movie profiles a young girl
coming to terms with personal
challenges in life all whilst leading her
step team to a national championship.
Deeply rooted in South Florida’s
entertainment scene, Rose set out to
give South Floridians actors a platform
to be noticed in the film.
“There’s so much talent in South
Florida that goes unnoticed and
underappreciated.” says Rose. “I want
moviegoers to walk away from the film
feeling inspired to love, forgive and
dream.”
Rose takes on a whole new role as
2016’s Miami Broward Carnival
appointed Celebrity Grand Marshall.
“Although I’ve never been to a
Caribbean carnival, just knowing how
exciting and inviting the Caribbean
culture is, I know it will be a life-changing
experience.” says Rose.
Catch Stacy-Ann and thousands of
masqueraders on the road at Miami
Broward Carnival, October 9, 2016 at the
Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds!
“Two amazing cultures converge in Miami and
everyone is allowed to be their best selves without
forgetting where they came from.”