Gina Rodriguez is an actress, producer and director born on July 30, 1984, in Chicago, Illinois.
She is of Puerto Rican descent, having been raised by her father, Genaro Rodriguez, a boxing referee and her mother, Magali.
Rodriguez began her performing career at the age of seven with the salsa dance company Fantasia Juvenil and later attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
She gained recognition for her role in the indie music drama Filly Brown and later starred in the CW television series Jane the Virgin, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe.
Rodriguez has also appeared in films such as Miss Bala and Someone Great, and she has directed episodes of Jane the Virgin and Diary of a Future President.
Gina Rodriguez siblings
Rodriguez has two sisters, Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon and Rebecca Rodriguez.
Ivelisse is a Harvard Business School graduate and a partner at a private-equity firm, while Rebecca is involved in writing and directing.
Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon
Ivelisse is a managing partner of Avante Capital Partners, a private-equity firm based in Los Angeles.
She is responsible for identifying, executing, and managing investment opportunities. Ivelisse is a longtime advocate and champion for women, minorities, the underserved and the underrepresented.
She holds leadership roles in several local and national organizations, including the Latino Community Foundation, the National Association of Investment Companies and the Private Equity Women Investor Network.
Ivelisse has over two decades of middle-market debt and equity investment experience. Prior to Avante, she held positions at Palladium Equity Partners and Goldman Sachs.
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Rebecca Rodriguez
Rebecca is involved in multiple professions. She has experience in professional acting, writing, and directing.
Additionally, she holds the position of Vice President of Marketing and Communications, with a focus on strategy, branding, storytelling, media relations and community engagement.
Furthermore, Rebecca has experience in off-plan bespoke property sales and is currently focusing on the UK’s regional property investment market.
She has also worked as a director, editor, and composer in the entertainment industry, with credits in various films and music videos.
Gina Rodriguez career
Rodriguez began her career with guest roles on television series like Law & Order and the title role in Casa Blue: The Last Moments in the Life of Frida Kahlo for the American Stage Theater.
She made her feature film debut in the comedy Our Family Wedding and worked steadily in episodic television, independent features, and short films before landing a recurring role on the daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful.
Rodriguez’s true breakout role came when she was cast as the lead in the independent film, Filly Brown, which gave her the widest exposure of her career and led to more prominent guest shots on episodic series like Longmire.
In 2014, Rodriguez shot to stardom as the lead in Jane the Virgin, a sitcom based on the Venezuelan telenovela Juana la virgen.
She won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy for her role in the show. Rodriguez has also appeared in films such as Miss Bala, Kajillionaire and Someone Great.
She is also involved in various charitable and educational initiatives and has established the We Will Foundation with her family to uplift and champion underprivileged youth through arts, education, scholarship funding and financial literacy.
FAQ
What television series did Gina Rodriguez star in before Jane the Virgin?
Rodriguez had guest roles on television series like “Law & Order and a recurring role on The Bold and the Beautiful before landing the lead role in Jane the Virgin.
What awards did Gina Rodriguez win for her role in Jane the Virgin?
She won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy for her role in Jane the Virgin.
What other films has Gina Rodriguez appeared in?
Rodriguez has appeared in films such as Miss Bala, Kajillionaire and Someone Great.
What charitable and educational initiatives is Gina Rodriguez involved in?
She is involved in various charitable and educational initiatives and has established the We Will Foundation with her family to uplift and champion underprivileged youth through arts, education, scholarship funding and financial literacy.
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