Hollywood’s Most Successful Hispanic and Latina Actresses

Michelle Rodriguez

Michelle Rodriguez is a top-rated American actress and screenwriter who has been a familiar sight in many Hollywood films for the past two decades. Michelle was born on July 12, 1978, in San Antonio, Texas, by a Dominican mother and Puerto Rican father.

When she was eight years old, Michelle moved to the Dominican Republic with her mom and stayed there until the age of 11. She then moved to Puerto Rico where she stayed for five years before finally settling in New Jersey in 1995.

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Michelle landed her first role in a 2000 film called Girlfight after beating over 350 other applicants. Even though it was her first movie, it was highly rated, and she received several nominations and awards for her performance. Michelle immediately became a highly sought-after actress and landed significant roles in critically acclaimed movies such as The Fast and the Furious, Resident Evil, Blue Crush, SWAT, and many others. Michelle has also appeared in many TV shows and done voice-overs for games like Halo 2.

Michelle is still a highly regarded actress in Hollywood and has landed major roles in recent films such as Furious 7, The Fate of the Furious, and Alita: Battle Angel.

Michelle Rodriguez is mostly known for her role in:

• Avatar
• The Fast and the Furious
• Girlfight