Gina Rodriguez on tackling social issues in "Jane the Virgin ...
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Categories:
Gina Rodriguez BiographyGina Rodriguez is a two-time consecutive Golden Globe nominee for 2015 and 2016, having won in 2015 for “Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Jane The Virgin (Also nominated for Best Comedy Series at the Golden Globes, and AFI and People’s Choice winner) for the CW/CBS Studios, Gina Rodriguez’s profile has been rising steadily since her breakout performance as the titular character in Filly Brown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2012.
Named the “Next Big Thing” and one of the “Top 35 Latinos Under 35,” by The Hollywood Reporter, Gina is also an Imagen award winner for “Best Actress in a Feature Film” for her performance in Filly Brown. The LA Times has referred to her as “forthright and formidable, a festival ingénue who deserves to be discussed in the same breath as Elizabeth Olsen and Jennifer Lawrence.” Rodriguez is also the recipient of Cinemacon’s FEMALE STAR OF TOMORROW Award in 2016.
Gina starred opposite Mark Wahlberg in the co-lead role of Andrea Fleytas in the Lions Gate Films Deep Water Horizon from director Peter Berg and producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura. She also had a role in Paramount Pictures Annihilation from director Alex Garland (Ex Machina) starring with Natalie Portman. Scott Rudin is producing the adaptation of Jeff VanderMeer’s novel, which follows a group of women who take on a dangerous mission where the laws of nature don’t apply.
Growing up in Chicago, Gina started performing at age seven with the salsa dance company Fantasia Juvenil. She went on to work with other companies including Los Soneros Del Swing, performing at several Salsa Congress' in Chicago,California, New York and Puerto Rico. At sixteen, Gina was one of thirteen teens to be accepted into Columbia University NY- Theatrical Collaboration taught by Richard Niles.
She wrote, directed and performed original work with twelve other kids from around the world. She attended NYU’s, Tisch School of the Arts where she had four years of intense theatre training at both the Atlantic Theatre Company and Experimental Theatre Wing, working with David Mamet and William H. Macy, and the brilliant guidance of Rosemary Quinn.'
As of 2014, Gina stars in the CW television series Jane the Virgin (2014), for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe (Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy).
It is an inspiring talk about her upbringing in a troubled neighborhood being taught by her father to overcome and succeed in any situation. Every night for 20 years, Gino Rodriguez (Gina’s father) knelt beside his three daughters’ beds and whispered an incantation. As rats the size of footballs skittered along the floor of the basement apartment on the South Side of Chicago, he repeated the same five words into each girl’s ear as she slept: “I can and I will.” The message was always the same, and the audience was always asleep. The girls occasionally woke up during their father’s nightly pep talks, rolled their eyes and then went back to sleep. But each morning, they did a series of jumping jacks, looked in the mirror and said, “Today is going to be a great day. I can and I will.” And one by one, they proved their father right: they could and they did. Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon graduated from Harvard Business School and is now a partner at a private-equity firm. Rebecca Rodriguez is the medical director of one of the best family-health clinics in the country. And Gina Rodriguez won a Best Actress Golden Globe for her starring role on Jane the Virgin.
In a new video accompanied by the hashtag #ImWithHer, 17 celebrity women express their support for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
Off the market! Gina Rodriguez is dating House of Lies actor Ben Schwartz, Us Weekly can exclusively confirm.
Gina Rodriguez, who won a Golden Globe on Sunday, is challenging Hollywood's prejudices and blind spots.
On her hit TV show "Jane the Virgin," which kicks off its second season tonight, star Gina Rodriguez weathers no shortage of curveballs: an unplanned ...
Gina Rodriguez's star continues to soar. I can exclusively reveal that the Jane the Virgin star h...
Users also viewed these speakers:This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
If you are the talent, and wish to request removal from this catalog or report an issue with your profile, please click here.
Actress; Star of "Jane The Virgin"
Gina Rodriguez is a two-time consecutive Golden Globe nominee for 2015 and 2016, having won in 2015 for “Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Jane The Virgin (Also nominated for Best Comedy Series at the Golden Globes, and AFI and People’s Choice winner) for the CW/CBS Studios, Gina Rodriguez’s profile has been rising steadily since her breakout performance as the titular character in Filly Brown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2012.
Named the “Next Big Thing” and one of the “Top 35 Latinos Under 35,” by The Hollywood Reporter, Gina is also an Imagen award winner for “Best Actress in a Feature Film” for her performance in Filly Brown. The LA Times has referred to her as “forthright and formidable, a festival ingénue who deserves to be discussed in the same breath as Elizabeth Olsen and Jennifer Lawrence.” Rodriguez is also the recipient of Cinemacon’s FEMALE STAR OF TOMORROW Award in 2016.
Gina starred opposite Mark Wahlberg in the co-lead role of Andrea Fleytas in the Lions Gate Films Deep Water Horizon from director Peter Berg and producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura. She also had a role in Paramount Pictures Annihilation from director Alex Garland (Ex Machina) starring with Natalie Portman. Scott Rudin is producing the adaptation of Jeff VanderMeer’s novel, which follows a group of women who take on a dangerous mission where the laws of nature don’t apply.
Growing up in Chicago, Gina started performing at age seven with the salsa dance company Fantasia Juvenil. She went on to work with other companies including Los Soneros Del Swing, performing at several Salsa Congress' in Chicago,California, New York and Puerto Rico. At sixteen, Gina was one of thirteen teens to be accepted into Columbia University NY- Theatrical Collaboration taught by Richard Niles.
She wrote, directed and performed original work with twelve other kids from around the world. She attended NYU’s, Tisch School of the Arts where she had four years of intense theatre training at both the Atlantic Theatre Company and Experimental Theatre Wing, working with David Mamet and William H. Macy, and the brilliant guidance of Rosemary Quinn.'
As of 2014, Gina stars in the CW television series Jane the Virgin (2014), for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe (Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy).
It is an inspiring talk about her upbringing in a troubled neighborhood being taught by her father to overcome and succeed in any situation. Every night for 20 years, Gino Rodriguez (Gina’s father) knelt beside his three daughters’ beds and whispered an incantation. As rats the size of footballs skittered along the floor of the basement apartment on the South Side of Chicago, he repeated the same five words into each girl’s ear as she slept: “I can and I will.” The message was always the same, and the audience was always asleep. The girls occasionally woke up during their father’s nightly pep talks, rolled their eyes and then went back to sleep. But each morning, they did a series of jumping jacks, looked in the mirror and said, “Today is going to be a great day. I can and I will.” And one by one, they proved their father right: they could and they did. Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon graduated from Harvard Business School and is now a partner at a private-equity firm. Rebecca Rodriguez is the medical director of one of the best family-health clinics in the country. And Gina Rodriguez won a Best Actress Golden Globe for her starring role on Jane the Virgin.
Gina Rodriguez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Gina Rodriguez for your event is available upon request. Gina Rodriguez generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Diane Guerrero, Gabrielle Union, Viola Davis, Rita Moreno and Ellie Kemper. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gina Rodriguez for an upcoming event.
It is an inspiring talk about her upbringing in a troubled neighborhood being taught by her father to overcome and succeed in any situation. Every night for 20 years, Gino Rodriguez (Gina’s father) knelt beside his three daughters’ beds and whispered an incantation. As rats the size of footballs skittered along the floor of the basement apartment on the South Side of Chicago, he repeated the same five words into each girl’s ear as she slept: “I can and I will.” The message was always the same, and the audience was always asleep. The girls occasionally woke up during their father’s nightly pep talks, rolled their eyes and then went back to sleep. But each morning, they did a series of jumping jacks, looked in the mirror and said, “Today is going to be a great day. I can and I will.” And one by one, they proved their father right: they could and they did. Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon graduated from Harvard Business School and is now a partner at a private-equity firm. Rebecca Rodriguez is the medical director of one of the best family-health clinics in the country. And Gina Rodriguez won a Best Actress Golden Globe for her starring role on Jane the Virgin.
In a new video accompanied by the hashtag #ImWithHer, 17 celebrity women express their support for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
Off the market! Gina Rodriguez is dating House of Lies actor Ben Schwartz, Us Weekly can exclusively confirm.
Gina Rodriguez, who won a Golden Globe on Sunday, is challenging Hollywood's prejudices and blind spots.
On her hit TV show "Jane the Virgin," which kicks off its second season tonight, star Gina Rodriguez weathers no shortage of curveballs: an unplanned ...
Gina Rodriguez's star continues to soar. I can exclusively reveal that the Jane the Virgin star h...
We are happy to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent about your event or specific speaker request.
Gauge interest and check availability for speaking engagements, appearances or corporate events
Provide you with the speaking fee to book Gina Rodriguez or other celebrity appearance fees
Give you personal recommendations for the best keynote speakers or celebrities
Assist you with any questions you have throughout the talent booking process
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
If you are the talent, and wish to request removal from this catalog or report an issue with your profile, please click here.
1.800.698.2536