Biography
Michelle Rodriguez
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Who is Michelle Rodriguez?
Michelle Rodriguez is an American actress who has worked in this entertainment field from 2000 to date. She is one of the talented and adorable actresses in the industry. This actress came into the limelight from her first film ‘Girlfight’ and is well acclaimed for her acting role in the ‘Fast & Furious’ film franchise. Likewise, she has also appeared in various other TV series and films, which made her earn various nominations and awards. Moreover, she is also ranked in the ‘Hot 100 Women’ of 2002 by Maxim magazine. Though Michelle is a successful lady in terms of her career, she has aggressive behavior. This had led her to be arrested and sentenced to jail several times due to her disruptive behavior.
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| Full Name | Mayte Michelle Rodriguez |
| Profession | Actress |
| Birth Date | 12 July 1978 |
| Birth Place | San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Parents Name | Rafael Rodriguez Carmen Milady Rodriquez |
| Siblings | 10 siblings and half-siblings |
| Sexuality | Heterosexual |
| Net Worth 2020 | $25 million |
| Height | 5 feet and 5 inches (165cm/1.65m) |
| Weight | 54 kg (120lbs) |
Bio
Mayte Michelle Rodriguez was born on 12 July 1978, in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Her parents are Rafael Rodriguez, who worked in the U.S. Army, while her mother is Carmen Milady Rodriquez. Likewise, she has a total of 10 siblings and half-siblings. Additionally, she is currently 42 years old with a Cancer star sign.
Nationality and Physical Stats
Michelle Rodriguez holds an American nationality, and as per her ethnicity, she belongs to Hispanic. She is Puerto Rican from her father and Dominican Republican from her mother. Moreover, she was raised as a devoted Jehovah’s Witness, but now, she is non-religious. Besides this, she stands 5 feet and 5 inches (165cm/1.65m) tall and weighs around 54 kg (120lbs). She has an athletic body type measuring 34-25-34 inches, respectively. Additionally, she has a pair of dark brown-colored eyes and black hair color.
Early Life/Education
Michelle Rodriguez was eight years old when she moved along with her mother to the Dominican Republic. She stayed there for three years old and then moved to Puerto Rico. Moreover, she also remained in Jersey City, New Jersey. Talking about her education, she attended various schools, but she always got expelled due to her behavior. Later she managed to receive a GED. Moreover, this actress also enrolled in a business school but dropped out to pursue her acting career.
Social
Michelle Rodriguez has active social media accounts. Her Instagram account (@mrodofficial) has 5.9 million followers, and her Twitter account (@MRodOfficial) has 992.4 thousand followers. Likewise, her Facebook page has 13.5 million likes and 17.4 thousand followers.
Personal Life
Michelle Rodriguez has dated several celebrities to date. In early 2000, she engaged a Muslim boy, but they ended their relation to the opposite religion. She then dated actors like Vin Diesel in 2001 and Colin Farrell from 2002 to 2003. Moreover, Michelle identifies herself as a heterosexual who is not a complete lesbian but has an interest in both sexes. Similarly, in 2006 she dated Kristanna Loken and Cara Delevingne in 2014. Her recent relationship was with actor Zac Efron for two months from June 2014 to August 2014.
Career
Movies of Michelle Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez landed her debut film in ‘Girlfight’ in 2000. She played the role of Diana Guzman and was successful in making her presence in the industry. Likewise, this actress played several vital roles in successful movies over the subsequent years. She became one of the casts of the action crime film ‘The Fast and the Furious’ in 2001, where she played Letty Ortiz. This role made her receive high appreciation. Similarly, she next appeared in the science fiction action horror film ‘Resident Evil’ as Rain Ocampo and in the sports film ‘Blue Crush’ in 2002. In 2003, she featured in the American action crime thriller film ‘S.W.A.T.’ Michelle then appeared in other films like ‘Control’ in 2004, ‘Blood Rayne’ in 2005, ‘The Breed 2006, and ‘Battle in Seattle’ in 2007. She also featured in a documentary film ‘Adventures in Voice Acting’ in 2008.
In 2009, she reprised Letty’s role in two films, ‘Fast & Furious’ and ‘Los Bandoleros.’ The same year, she also appeared in the high-budget sci-fi movie ‘Avatar.’ Similarly, in 2010, she appeared in the action film ‘Machete.’ The next year, she starred in the science fiction film ‘Battle: Los Angeles’ alongside Aaron Eckhart. She also had an uncredited cameo role in ‘Fast Five’ the same year. Likewise, Letty’s other film roles in the ‘Fast and Furious’ film franchise are ‘Fast & Furious 6’ in 2013, ‘Furious 7’ in 2015, ‘The Fate of the Furious’ in 2017, and the upcoming film ‘F9’ in 2021. Meanwhile, she also played in ‘InAPPropriate Comedy’ and ‘Manchete Kills’ in 2013, ‘The Assignment’ in 2016, and ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ in 2017, a voice role.
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Furthermore, in 2018 she appeared in a heist thriller film ‘Windows,’ which starred Viola Davis, Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Debicki, Robert Duvall, Cynthia Erivo, Daniel Kaluuya, Colin Farrell, Jacki Weaver, Brian Tyree Henry, and Liam Neeson. Likewise, her recent played films are ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ in 2019 and ‘She Dies Tomorrow’ in 2020.
TV shows of Michelle Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez has not appeared in many series as much as her films. Her debut TV appearance is in ‘Salvi’s Show’ in 2003. She then appeared in ‘Punk’d’ in 2005, and the same year, she had a voice role in ‘Immortal Grand Prix.’ Likewise, from 2005 to 2006, she appeared in a drama TV series ‘Lost’ as Ana Lucia Cortez, and from 2009 to 2010, she appeared in the same sequence as a guest star. Her next roles are ‘College Humor Original’ in 2011, ‘Germany’s Next Top Model’ in 2012, and ‘Running Wild with Bear Grylls’ in 2015. Furthermore, her latest appearance on TV is ‘Super Into’ in 2015.
Apart from this, she has also appeared as a voice artist where she had lent her voice in different video games. She has voiced for the games ‘True Cime: Street of LA,’ ‘Avatar,’ and ‘Fast & Furious Crossroads.’ Likewise, she has also featured in different music videos alongside artists like Demi Lovato, Drake, etc.
Achievements
Michelle Rodriguez received various nominations and awards for her first film ‘Girlfight’ in 2001. She won the Deauville Film Festival Award, Independent Spirit Award, National Board of Review Award, Gotham Award, and Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award. Likewise, she has also received the Imagen Foundation Award in 2002 for ‘S.W.A.T.’ and the Screen Actors Guild Award for ‘Lost’ in 2005. Moreover, she recently won the Chinese American Film Festival Award in 2015 for her film role ‘Furious 7.’
Net Worth of Michelle Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez has an estimated net worth of $25 million as of 2020.
