Dominique Nieves is a Nuyorican actress, writer, producer, director and
founder of Iron Glove Productions. She took courses in writing & film in high
school & as an undergrad at Columbia University, but it wasn't until she
pursued acting professionally that she realized she was passionate about
making her own work from the ground up. As an actress, she is known for
portraying strong willed characters and her commanding presence.
As a filmmaker she aims to highlight imperative social justice issues by
challenging audiences to examine unique perspectives. Her current films on the festival circuit explore society's perceptions of sexual assault and
immigration.
In addition to her life as an artist, Nieves is a Medical Student at The Albert
Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York. She finds that the
same tools she uses to create characters as an actress and writer, can be
used to build relationships with patients. She uses her creative work as an
outlet for activism; raising awareness and impacting others.
