Jess L. Perez is a Costa Rican-American fashion model and actress who’s made a name for herself working with major brands like Victoria’s Secret and Sports Illustrated. Over the years, Jess L. Perez has continued to build an impressive portfolio, including appearances in the 2012 and 2013 editions of the SI Swimsuit Issue—two standout moments in her modeling career. Beyond the runway and photoshoots, Jess L. Perez is also known for using her platform to speak out on social and political issues, often sharing thought-provoking messages through her popular jesslperez Twitter account.
Before she rose to fame, Jess L. Perez was focused on academics, eventually earning a degree in Psychology from Hunter College. Her journey began in San Jose, Costa Rica, where she was born, though her early life took her across Central and South America—she’s lived in both Honduras and Ecuador. Interestingly, her mother didn’t realize she was pregnant until four months into the pregnancy. Family has always played a big role in her life; her older sister is only 11 months her senior, making for a close-knit, almost twin-like sibling bond. Jess L. Perez continues to inspire not just as a model, but as a thoughtful voice in today’s cultural conversations.
She created an innovative app named Tycoon, designed specifically to help freelancers manage and monitor their income—keeping track of both paid and unpaid jobs with ease. The app, which she developed with user-friendly features in mind, has gained attention for its practical approach to financial tracking. In November 2020, she shared a post from Sacha Baron Cohen by retweeting it, showing her interest in broader cultural conversations even as she focused on building tools like Tycoon. Her work on Tycoon continues to reflect her commitment to supporting independent workers through smart technology.