Date of Birth: July 30, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Gina Rodriguez is an acclaimed American actress best known for her role as Jane Villanueva in the television series “Jane the Virgin.” Born in Chicago, Illinois, Rodriguez grew up in a Puerto Rican household, the youngest of three sisters. She began her performing arts journey at a young age, training in salsa dancing and later pursuing acting. Rodriguez attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she honed her craft, earning a BFA in Drama. Her breakout role in “Jane the Virgin” earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy in 2015. Besides her acting career, Rodriguez is a vocal advocate for diversity and representation in Hollywood.
5 Interesting Facts about Gina Rodriguez
1. Gina Rodriguez was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition, in her late teens.
2. She founded the production company I Can and I Will Productions, aimed at creating diverse and inclusive content.
3. She has lent her voice to the animated character Carmen Sandiego in the Netflix series of the same name.
4. Rodriguez has published a book titled “I Can and I Will: Tools My Daddy Gave Me.”
5. She married actor Joe LoCicero, whom she met on the set of “Jane the Virgin,” in 2019.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Gina Rodriguez
1. “I can and I will. Watch me.”
2. “I didn’t grow up wanting to be an actress. I didn’t know that was a possibility.”
3. “I think all of us want to feel like we matter.”
4. “I can live my life being scared of what people think of me, or I can live my life doing what I want and being happy.”
5. “With ‘Jane the Virgin,’ I learned you can be the lead of a show and still be kind and gracious.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$5 million
Children
As of now, Gina Rodriguez does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Gina Rodriguez – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2400045/
2. [Gina Rodriguez – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gina_Rodriguez
3. [Gina Rodriguez on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hereisgina/
4. [Gina Rodriguez Wins Golden Globe 2015](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqJk2k9oUFM
