| Gina Rodriguez Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 3½ in |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 30, 1984 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Gina Rodriguez is an American actor, voiceover artist, director, and producer who is known for playing Jane Villanueva in The CW satirical romantic dramedy series Jane the Virgin (2014-2019). For this role, she won numerous accolades including the Golden Globe Award for “Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy”, Gold Derby Award for “Breakthrough Performer of the Year”, Imagen Award for ‘Best Actress – Television”, and Teen Choice Award for “Choice TV Actress – Comedy”. In addition to that, she is also known for her roles like Carmen Sandiego (voice) in the animated action-adventure series Carmen Sandiego, Beverly in the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, Gina Alvarez (voice) in the adult animated coming-of-age sitcom Big Mouth, Majo Tenorio in the drama film Filly Brown, Marisol Evans in the drama series Army Wives, Princess Marisa (voice) in the Disney Channel computer-animated adventure series Elena of Avalor, Future President Elena in the Disney+ comedy-drama series Diary of a Future President, Alexis Fish in the comedy film Sleeping with the Fishes, and Adrienne in the psychological thriller film Enter the Dangerous Mind. Gina has also branched out as a director and has served on projects like Jane the Virgin, Diary of a Future President, and Charmed.
Born Name
Virginia Ernestine Rodriguez
Nick Name
Gina, Cutz
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Nationality
Education
Rodriguez went to St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, Illinois.
At 16, Gina entered Columbia University‘s Theatrical Collaboration. Then, she was enrolled into New York University‘s Tisch School of the Arts.
In 2006, she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree after completing 4 years of training at Atlantic Theater Company and Experimental Theatre Wing.
Occupation
Actor, Voiceover Artist, Producer
Family
- Father – Genaro Rodriguez (Retired Professional Boxing Referee)
- Mother – Magali Rodriguez
- Siblings – Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon (Oldest Sister) (Investment Banker), Rebecca Rodriguez (Older Sister) (Doctor)
Manager
Gina Rodriguez has been signed with Intellectual Artists Management.
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, her net worth had been $5 Million.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 3½ in or 161 cm
Weight
58 kg or 128 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Gina Rodriguez has dated –
- Henri Esteve (2014-2015) – From September 2014 to September 2015, actors Gina and Henri dated each other.
- Ben Schwartz (2016-2017) – In January 2016, actors Gina and Ben Schwartz were seen together enjoying a boxing match in Los Angeles. They were rumored to be dating together for a year until 2017.
- Joe LoCicero (2016-Present) – Actor and model Joe LoCicero first met Gina in 2016 while filming an episode of “Jane the Virgin”. But, they started dating 6 months later when they met again in the gym. In December 2016, the couple made their relationship official by posting a picture on Instagram with elephants in Thailand. In January 2017, the duo was seen publicly together for the first time during SAG Awards 2017. In August 2018, Gina confirmed her engagement with Joe to People magazine. They are going strong as of now.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
Her parents are Puerto Rican while also having Jewish heritage in her family.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Her eyes are like an Asian
- Marks on her face
Brand Endorsements
She was announced as Kipling’s brand ambassador in April 2015.
Religion
She was raised Catholic.
Best Known For
Playing the lead role as Jane Villanueva in The CW’s romantic comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin.
Gina is also known for playing Majo Tonorio in the 2012 film Filly Brown. This performance won her the 2012 Imagen Award for “Best Actress – Feature Film” as well as an ALMA Award in 2013.
First Film
She debuted with the 2008 film Calling It Quits for her role as a day player.
First TV Show
In 2004, Gina played the role of Yolanda in the NBC police procedural and legal drama series Law & Order in just one episode entitled “Enemy.”
Personal Trainer
As Gina’s dad was a referee in boxing, she grew up in boxing. She now likes boxing too much. Here is a video of her boxing session, which she posted on Instagram.
Boxing is not just her only workout. She keeps bringing variations in it. In October 2015, she ran a half-marathon in San Francisco for which she did lots of running.
While working out, she doesn’t listen to pumped-up music. Soft music does the trick for her.
Gina Rodriguez Favorite Things
- Food – Pollo guisado, mofongo, tostones (Fried Plantain Slices)
- Britney Spears Song – …Baby One More Time
Source – Health
Gina Rodriguez Facts
- When she was 7, Gina was performing at Fantasia Juvenil, a salsa dance company. She did salsa dancing until 17.
- Since 19, she had suffered from a thyroid condition.
- Gina’s education at NYU Tisch School Of Arts was funded by her older sister, Ivelisse.
- She always lives by the mantra “I can and I will.”
- She has a pooch named, Casper.
- Her retired professional boxing referee dad always wanted to have a son and name him Genaro, Jr, but he got her [Gina] instead. Hence, she has been named, Gina.
- Her best Halloween costume ever was Willy Wonka.
- Gina (along with Josh Peck and Ludacris) hosted the Teen Choice Awards 2015.
- Alongside Jennifer Jason Leigh, Barry Pepper, Finn Jones, and Ariana Greenblatt, she co-starred as Jill Adams, former U.S. Army medic and recovering addict, in the 2021 science fiction thriller film titled Awake.
- Visit her official website @ hereisgina.com.
“Her eyes are like an Asian”? ARE YOU F**KING KIDDING?!
Her name is Gina Alexis Rodriguez. Please get the facts straight please.
She has a little mark on her face. What is it.