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United States Gina Rodriguez is an American actress, producer, and director known for her Golden Globe-winning role in 'Jane the Virgin' and her diverse work across film and television.
Gina Rodriguez served as the new face of Anne Klein for its Fall/Holiday 2022 campaign. She also partnered with Anne Klein and The Fashion Scholarship Fund to support Latina students.
Gina Rodriguez partnered with the Belgian brand Stella Artois to share her hosting expertise through an exclusive video.
Gina Rodriguez became a partner and equity holder in Naja, a lingerie start-up founded in 2014. The brand emphasizes eco-conscious fabrics, empowering women, and supporting single mothers with flexible work environments.
Gina Rodriguez teamed up with Always, Procter & Gamble's feminine hygiene brand, for a campaign aimed at helping girls stay in school by ensuring access to period products, in benefit of Feeding America.
Gina Rodriguez has been involved in brand endorsements, including a notable partnership with Orangetheory Fitness.
Gina Rodriguez partnered with Custom Ink as part of PACER's (The Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) fifth annual "Be Good to Each Other Campaign" against bullying. She designed a 'celebri-tee' with the phrase "Kindness Is Always In Style."
Gina Rodriguez was born on July 30, 1984, in Chicago, Illinois, to Puerto Rican parents. Her father, Genaro Rodriguez, was a boxing referee. She began her performing arts journey at age seven with the salsa dance company Fantasia Juvenil, continuing to dance into her teenage years. At sixteen, she was accepted into Columbia University NY’s Theatrical Collaboration program, which further solidified her interest in acting. She pursued formal training at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2005 after four years of intensive theatre training at the Atlantic Theatre Company and Experimental Theatre Wing. Early in her career, Rodriguez performed as Frida Kahlo in the world premiere of “Casa Blue: The Last Moments in the Life of Frida Kahlo” at the American Stage Theatre.
Her screen career began with appearances in television shows such as “Law & Order” (2004), “Eleventh Hour” (2009), “Army Wives,” and “The Mentalist.” A significant turning point came in 2012 with her breakout performance as Majo Tenorio in the independent musical-drama film “Filly Brown,” garnering critical acclaim and an Imagen Award. This role led to increased recognition and more prominent roles, eventually securing her career-defining lead role as Jane Villanueva in The CW satirical romantic dramedy series “Jane the Virgin” (2014–2019). For this role, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy in 2015, solidifying her status in Hollywood.
Since “Jane the Virgin,” Rodriguez has expanded her presence in both film and television, taking on a variety of roles. Her film credits include “Deepwater Horizon” (2016), “Annihilation” (2018), “Someone Great” (2019), and “Spy Kids: Armageddon” (2023). She has also ventured into voice acting, lending her voice to characters in animated films like “Ferdinand” (2017) and “Scoob!” (2020), and the Netflix animated series “Carmen Sandiego” (2019–2021). Beyond acting, Rodriguez has taken on executive producer roles for projects such as the Disney+ series “Diary of a Future President” (2020–2021) and the ABC comedy series “Not Dead Yet” (2023–2024), demonstrating her commitment to storytelling and diverse representation.
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