Michelle Rodríguez is a Mexican actress, singer and comedian who performs in films, theatre and television. She is known for playing the character of Toña in the television series 40 y 20.
Michelle Rodríguez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Xochimilco, Mexico |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer and comedian |
Biography
editBorn in Xochimilco, she wanted to become an actress and comedian from a young age, however opted to study visual communication and design at National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
She has been active in the entertainment industry since 1999, beginning with studying dubbing, voiceover and radio production, before training in comedy, musical theatre, improv theatre and acting.
Her television debut came in 2012 with the successful telenovela Amores verdaderos, where she played as the friendly character of "Polita", co-starring with actors such as Erika Buenfil, Eduardo Yáñez, Sebastián Rulli and Eiza González, and also provided distinctive voice acting to the show.
In 2016 she joined the main cast of the comedy series 40 y 20 where she plays Toña, sharing scenes with Jorge van Rankin and Mauricio Garza.
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | Amores verdaderos[1] | Policarpia "Polita" López | Recurring character |
| 2013 | Qué pobres tan ricos | Admiradora de Tizoc | Guest, 2 episodes[2] |
| 2014-2021 | Me caigo de risa | Herself | Cast Member |
| 2014 | Mi corazón es tuyo | Falsa Ana Leal | Special Guest |
| 2015-2016 | La rosa de Guadalupe[3] | Juanita Aurora Catita |
Episode: "Una carta de amor" Episode: "La última flor del asfalto" Episode: "Un castillo de amor" |
| Comedy Central Presenta: Stand up | Herself | Special guest; 2 episodes | |
| 2016 | Nosotros los guapos | Vendedora en Xochimilco | Guest; 1 episode |
| 2016-present | 40 y 20[4] | Refugio Lorenza Antonia "Toña" | Main role |
| 2017 | El Bienamado[5] | Estrella | Recurring role |
| 2017-2018 | Run Coyote Run | Rubí | Guest; 1 episode |
| 2018 | LOL: Last One Laughing | Herself | Recurring guest; 6 episodes |
| 2019 | ¿Quién es la máscara? | Monstruo | Season 1 |
| Julia vs. Julia | Patient | Guest; 1 episode | |
| Noches con Platanito | Herself | Special guest | |
| 2020 | La culpa es de la Malinche | Host | |
| 2022 | Tal para cual | Refugio Lorenza Antonia "Toña" | Episode: "Juntos pero no revueltos"[6] |
| 2024 | Oríllese a la orilla[7] | Refugio Lorenza Antonia "Toña" | Main role |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Fausto | Unknown Character | |
| Cómo cortar a tu patán[8] | Martita | ||
| 2019 | Mirreyes vs Godínez[9] | Goyita | |
| Emma | Betty's mother | ||
| 2020 | I Carry You with Me[10] | Sandra | |
| Dolittle[11] | Ginko | Voice role; Spanish dubbing | |
| Trolls World Tour[12] | Delta Dawn | Voice role; Spanish dubbing | |
| Sin hijos | Sonia | ||
| 2021 | Guerra de likes[13] | Melissa | |
| 2022 | Mirreyes contra Godínez 2: El retiro | Goyita |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Best Supporting Actress | Te llevo conmigo | Nominated | [14] |
References
edit- ^ "MasQueTelenovelas: Michelle Rodríguez: "Amores Verdaderos es una bendición en mi vida. Estoy aprendiendo mucho"". masquetelenovelas.blogspot.com. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ "telenovelas de 'Michelle Rodríguez' | Tus Estrellas | Las Estrellas TV". 14 October 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ "Michelle Rodríguez recuerda su capítulo de La Rosa de Guadalupe". lasestrellas.tv. 5 February 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ "Michelle Rodríguez considera como su familia a las empleadas domésticas". lasestrellas.tv. 22 February 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ "Un día con: Michelle Rodríguez | El bienamado | Las Estrellas TV". lasestrellas.tv. 11 March 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ "Tal Para Cual: todo lo que debes saber sobre el spin-off de "La Hora Pico"". infobae (in European Spanish). 7 October 2022. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ Mendiola, Omar (10 July 2024). "Michelle Rodríguez y Armando Hernández dan detalles de Oríllese a la orilla". lasillarota.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "'Cómo cortar a tu patán' lidera la taquilla en México | Excélsior". excelsior.com.mx. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ "Michelle Rodríguez, una godín en Sundance". eluniversal.com.mx. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ "Orgullo mexicano: Michelle Rodríguez estrena 'Te llevo Conmigo' en el Festival de Sundance | Canal U | Unicable". unicable.tv. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ "Conoce Al Talento de Doblaje – Dolittle". mninoticias.com. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ "Michelle Rodríguez "Toña" también le entró al doblaje". distritocomedia.com. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ Dice, Liliane (2021-03-12). "Quiénes son los actores en Guerra de Likes, película de Amazon | Reparto". Spoilers (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-08-23.
- ^ "Lista completa de nominados al Premios Ariel 2021: Alfonso Herrera, Nailea Norvind y más". TVyNovelas. Retrieved 23 August 2021.