History Creator / GinaRodriguez

* ''Series/JaneTheVirgin'' (2014 -- present) as Jane Villanueva

* RealitySubtext: Rodriguez grew up in Chicago immersed in [[Main/HipHop hip-hop culture]], interacting with local rappers and eventually trying song-writing when she moved to [[UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity New York, New York]] for college. Not too long afterward, the creators of the movie ''Film/FillyBrown'' cast her [[http://www.indiewire.com/2013/04/futures-newcomer-gina-rodriguez-on-learning-to-rap-for-filly-brown-and-acting-opposite-the-late-jenni-rivera-39359/ as the young hip-hop artist that's its titular character.]]
* TwoferTokenMinority:
** Rodriguez is a Latina of Jewish ancestry. Naturally, this stands out when the rest of the performers around her all or almost all look quite different. She's spoken out about these issues in a [[http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2018/01/gina-rodriguez-variety-essay-under-representation-of-latinos-in-hollywood public essay.]]
** She's also Afro-Latina on [[http://remezcla.com/culture/gina-rodriguez-movementmondays-afro-latina-roots/ her father's side]].

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* ''Carmen Sandiego'' (2019) as Franchise/CarmenSandiego
** ''WesternAnimation/CarmenSandiego'' animated series (voice)

Gina Alexis Rodriguez (born July 30, 1984) is an American actress, dancer, singer, and philanthropist.

'''Gina Alexis Rodriguez''' (born July 30, 1984) is an American actress, dancer, singer, and philanthropist.

* AdaptationInspiration: ''Series/JaneTheVirgin'' takes the basic, starting framework of a Venezuelan telenovela and turns it into a comic series, made by creators who are well-aware of the absurdity of the material.
* AffectionateParody: The saga of Jane Gloriana Villanueva pokes fun at things usually seen on [[SoapOpera such melodramatic programs]] in a light-hearted manner.
* BigScrewedUpFamily: This important background to ''Series/JaneTheVirgin'' is shown in multiple episodes.
* HistoricalDomainCharacter: Nearly all of the main characters on ''Film/DeepwaterHorizon'' are based on either the actual personnel of the oil rig or the actual middle-manager types visiting it when the disaster happened. Rodriguez's character, Andrea Fleytas, is no exception.
* LargeHam: At times such as when she acts out the characters in Jane's romance novels.

* TwoferTokenMinority: Rodriguez is a Latina of Jewish ancestry. Naturally, this stands out when the rest of the performers around her all or almost all look quite different. She's spoken out about these issues in a [[http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2018/01/gina-rodriguez-variety-essay-under-representation-of-latinos-in-hollywood public essay.]]

** ''Carmen Sandiego'' animated series (voice)

* LargeHame: At times such as when she acts out the characters in Jane's romance novels.

* ''Carmen Sandiego'' (2019) as Franchise/CarmenSandiego (voice)

** She's also Afro-Latina on [[http://remezcla.com/culture/gina-rodriguez-movementmondays-afro-latina-roots/ her father side]].

* TwoferTokenMinority: Rodriguez is a Latina of Jewish ancestry. Naturally, this stands out when the rest of the performers around her all or almost all look quite different. She's spoken out about these issues in a [[http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2018/01/gina-rodriguez-variety-essay-under-representation-of-latinos-in-hollywood public essay.]]

Way more information is available at Wiki/TheOtherWiki [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gina_Rodriguez here.]]

->''“To be seen and heard is a simple human need.''

First appearing on 2004's season of the original ''Law & Order'', she's had a widespread career on television since. She's best known there for being the titular star of ''Series/JaneTheVirgin''. Her role as ambitious hotel worker "Jane Gloriana Villanueva" has won her awards such as a Golden Globe for "Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy" and an Imagen Award for "Best Actress – Television".

As a singer, she was one of the many artists on the song "Almost Like Praying", written by Creator/LinManuelMiranda, performing under the collective name Artists for Puerto Rico. Released on October 6, 2017 by Atlantic Records, the track was created to support relief efforts in UsefulNotes/PuertoRico in response to Hurricane Maria.

Way more information at Wiki/TheOtherWiki [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gina_Rodriguez here.]]

* RealitySubtext: Rodriguez grew up in Chicago immersed in [[Main/HipHop hip-hop culture]], interacting with local rappers and eventually trying song-writing when she moved to [[UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity New York, New York]] for college. Not too long afterward, the creators of the movie Film/FillyBrown cast her [[http://www.indiewire.com/2013/04/futures-newcomer-gina-rodriguez-on-learning-to-rap-for-filly-brown-and-acting-opposite-the-late-jenni-rivera-39359/ as the young hip-hop artist that's its titular character.]]

* RealitySubtext: Rodriguez grew up in Chicago immersed in [[Main/HipHop hip-hop culture]], interacting with local rappers and eventually trying song-writing when she moved to [[UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity New York, New York]] for college. Not too long afterward, the creators of the movie Film/FillyBrown cast her [[http://www.indiewire.com/2013/04/futures-newcomer-gina-rodriguez-on-learning-to-rap-for-filly-brown-and-acting-opposite-the-late-jenni-rivera-39359/ as the young hip-hop artist that's its titular character.]]

* RealitySubtext: Rodriguez grew up in Chicago immersed in hip-hop, interacting with local rappers and eventually trying song-writing when she moved to [[UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity New York, New York]] for college. Not too long afterward, Film/FillyBrown cast her [[http://www.indiewire.com/2013/04/futures-newcomer-gina-rodriguez-on-learning-to-rap-for-filly-brown-and-acting-opposite-the-late-jenni-rivera-39359/ as the titular young hip-hop artist.]]

First appearing on 2004's season of the original ''Law & Order', she's had a widespread career on television since. She's best known there for being the titular star of Series/JaneTheVirgin. Her role as ambitious hotel worker "Jane Gloriana Villanueva" has won her awards such as a Golden Globe for "Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy" and an Imagen Award for "Best Actress – Television".

In terms of feature films, she's appeared in movies such as 2012's Film/FillyBrown 2016's Film/DeepwaterHorizon among others.

Way more information at Wiki/TheOtherWiki [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gina_Rodriguez here.]

* Adaptation Inspiration: ''Series/JaneTheVirgin'' takes the basic, starting framework of a Venezuelan telenovela and turns it into a comic series, made by creators who are well-aware of the absurdity of the material.
* Affectionate Parody: The saga of Jane Gloriana Villanueva pokes fun at things in a light-hearted manner.
* BigScrewedUpFamily: The background to ''Series/JaneTheVirgin'' and depicted in multiple episodes.
* RealitySubtext: Rodriguez grew up in Chicago immersed in hip-hop, interacting with local MCs and eventually trying song-writing when she moved to New York City for college. Not too long afterward, Film/FillyBrown cast her [as the titular young hip-hop artist. http://www.indiewire.com/2013/04/futures-newcomer-gina-rodriguez-on-learning-to-rap-for-filly-brown-and-acting-opposite-the-late-jenni-rivera-39359/]

* BigScrewedUpFamily: The background to ''Series/JaneTheVirgin'' and depicted in multiple episodes.

Way more information at Wiki/TheOtherWiki [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gina_Rodriguez here.]

First appearing on 2004's season of the original ''Law & Order', she's had a widespread career on television since. She's best known there for being the titular star of Series/JaneTheVirgin. Her role as Jane Gloriana Villanueva" has won her awards such as a Golden Globe for "Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy" and an Imagen Award for "Best Actress – Television".

In feature film, she's appeared in movies such as 2012's Film/FillyBrown 2016's Film/DeepwaterHorizon among others.

Way more information at Wiki/TheOtherWiki here.