History Creator / MjRodriguez

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (born January 7, 1991 in Newark, New Jersey), formally credited as Mj Rodriguez, is an American actor and singer. Initially starting out performing in an off-UsefulNotes/{{Broadway}} production of ''Theatre/{{RENT}}'' as Angel, she took a hiatus to start [[UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} medically transitioning]]. From there, she was a fixture in theatre as well gaining some TV/film roles (including a non-speaking role on ''Series/{{Luke Cage|2016}}'', marking the first time a transgender actress and character appeared in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse). Her StarMakingRole, however, was Blanca on ''Series/{{Pose}}'', a show that made history by having 5 transgender actresses in leading roles. In 2022, she won the [[UsefulNotes/GoldenGlobeAward Golden Globe]] for Best Actress – Television Series Drama, becoming the first transgender person to win a Golden Globe acting award.

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (born January 7, 1991), formally credited as Mj Rodriguez, is an American actor and singer. Initially starting out performing in an off-UsefulNotes/{{Broadway}} production of ''Theatre/{{RENT}}'' as Angel, she took a hiatus to start [[UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} medically transitioning]]. From there, she was a fixture in theatre as well gaining some TV/film roles (including a non-speaking role on ''Series/{{Luke Cage|2016}}'', marking the first time a transgender actress and character appeared in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse). Her StarMakingRole, however, was Blanca on ''Series/{{Pose}}'', a show that made history by having 5 transgender actresses in leading roles. In 2022, she won the [[UsefulNotes/GoldenGlobeAward Golden Globe]] for Best Actress – Television Series Drama, becoming the first transgender person to win a Golden Globe acting award.

She is also a self-described comics geek and took her stage name from one ComicBook/MaryJaneWatson. In 2021, she released her single "Something to Say" under the name Michaela Jaé, which would become her new professional name.

* ''Series/ABlackLadySketchShow'' (2022) - Beauty Store Casher, 1 episode

* ''Theatre/{{RENT}}'' (off-Broadway) - 2011
* ''Theatre/LittleShopOfHorrors'' (Pasadena Playhouse) - 2019

* ''Series/NurseJackie'' (2012) - Lonna
* ''Series/TheCarrieDiaries'' (2013) - Fabulous Clubgoer #2

* ''Series/{{Pose}}'' (2018-2021), Blanca Rodriguez, leading role

* ''Film/SaturdayChurch'' - 2017
* ''Film/{{Adam|2019}}'' - 2019
* ''Film/TickTickBoom'' - 2021

* ''Series/NurseJackie'' - 2012
* ''Series/TheCarrieDiaries'' - 2013
* ''Series/{{Luke Cage|2016}}'' - 2016
* ''Series/{{Pose}}'' - 2018-2021, leading role

Michaela Antonia Jaé Rodriguez (born January 7, 1991), known professionally as Mj Rodriguez, is an American actor and singer. Initially starting out performing in an off-UsefulNotes/{{Broadway}} production of ''Theatre/{{RENT}}'' as Angel, she took a hiatus to start [[UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} medically transitioning]]. From there, she was a fixture in theatre as well gaining some tv/film roles (including a non-speaking role on ''Series/{{Luke Cage|2016}}'', marking the first time a transgender actress and character appeared in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse). Her StarMakingRole, however, was Blanca on ''Series/{{Pose}}'', a show that made history by having 5 transgender actresses in leading roles.

She is also a self-described comics geek and took her stage name from one ComicBook/MaryJaneWatson. In 2021, she released her single "Something to Say" under the name Michaela Jaé.

She is also a self-described comics geek and took her stage name from one ComicBook/MaryJaneWatson. In 2021, she released her single sing "Something to Say" under the name Michaela Jaé.

Michaela Antonia Jaé Rodriguez (born January 7, 1991), known professionally as Mj Rodriguez, is an American actor and singer. Initially starting out performing in an off-UsefulNotes/{{Broadway}} of Theatre/{{RENT}} as Angel, she took a hiatus to start the [[UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} transitioning]] process. From there, she was a fixture in theatre as well gaining some tv/film roles (including a non-speaking role on ''Series/{{Luke Cage|2016}}'', marking the first time a transgender actress and character appeared in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse). Her breakthrough role, however, was being one of the leads of ''Series/{{Pose}}'', a show that made history by having 5 transgender actresses in leading roles.

* ''Theatre/TickTickBoom'' - 2021

Michaela Antonia Jaé Rodriguez (born January 7, 1991), known professionally as Mj Rodriguez, is an American actress and singer. Initially starting out performing in an off-UsefulNotes/{{Broadway}} of Theatre/{{RENT}} as Angel, she took a hiatus to start the [[UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} transitioning]] process. From there, she was a fixture in theatre as well gaining some tv/film roles (including a non-speaking role on Series/LukeCage2016, marking the first time a transgender actress and character appeared in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse). Her breakthrough role, however, was being one of the leads of ''Series/{{Pose}}'', a show that made history by having 5 transgender actresses in leading roles.

She is also a self-described comics geek and took her stage name from one ComicBook/MaryJaneWatson.

* ''Series/LukeCage2016'' - 2016

Michaela Antonia Jaé Rodriguez (born January 7, 1991), known professionally as Mj Rodriguez, is an American actress and singer. Initially starting out performing in an off-UsefulNotes/{{Broadway}} of Theatre/{{RENT}} as Angel, she took a hiatus to start the [[{{Transgender}} transitioning]] process. From there, she was a fixture in theatre as well gaining some tv/film roles (including a non-speaking role on Series/LukeCage2016, marking the first time a transgender actress and character appeared in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse). Her breakthrough role, however, was being one of the leads of ''Series/{{Pose}}'', a show that made history by having 5 transgender actresses in leading roles.

Michaela Antonia Jaé Rodriguez (born January 7, 1991), known professionally as Mj Rodriguez, is an American actress and singer. Initially starting out performing in a off-UsefulNotes/{{Broadway}} of Theatre/{{RENT}} as Angel, she took a hiatus to start the [[{{Transgender}} transitioning]] process. From there, she was a fixture in theatre as well gaining some tv/film roles (including a non-speaking role on Series/LukeCage2016, marking the first time a transgender actress and character appeared in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse). Her breakthrough role however, was being one the of the leads of ''Series/{{Pose}}'', a show that made history by having 5 transgender actress in leading roles.

* ''Film/Adam2019'' - 2019

* ''Series/{{Pose}}'' - 2018, leading role

'''Mj Rodriguez''' (born January 7, 1991) is an American actress and singer. Initially starting out performing in a off-UsefulNotes/{{Broadway}} of Theatre/{{RENT}} as Angel, she took a hiatus to start the [[{{Transgender}} transitioning]] process. From there, she was a fixture in theatre as well gaining some tv/film roles (including a non-speaking role on Series/LukeCage2016, marking the first time a transgender actress and character appeared in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse). Her breakthrough role however, was being one the of the leads of ''Series/{{Pose}}'', a show that made history by having 5 transgender actress in leading roles.

Mj Rodriguez (born January 7, 1991 in Newark, New Jersey) is an American actress and singer. Initially starting out performing in a off-UsefulNotes/{{Broadway}} of Theatre/{{RENT}} as Angel, she took a hiatus to start the [[{{Transgender}} transitioning]] process. From there, she was a fixture in theatre as well gaining some tv/film roles (including a non-speaking role on Series/LukeCage2016, marking the first time a transgender actress and character appeared in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse). Her breakthrough role however, was being one the of the leads of ''Series/{{Pose}}'', a show that made history by having 5 transgender actress in leading roles.

Mj Rodriguez (born January 7, 1991) is an American actress and singer. Initially starting out performing in a off-UsefulNotes/{{Broadway}} of Theatre/{{RENT}} as Angel, she took a hiatus to start the [[{{Transgender}} transitioning]] process. From there, she was a fixture in theatre as well gaining some tv/film roles (including a non-speaking role on Series/LukeCage2016, marking the first time a transgender actress and character appeared in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse). Her breakthrough role however, was being one the of the leads of ''Series/{{Pose}}'', a show that made history by having 5 transgender actress in leading roles.

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* ''Theatre/{{RENT}}'' (off-Broadway) - 2011
* ''Theatre/LittleShopOfHorrors'' (Pasadena Playhouse) - 2019

Mj Rodriguez (born January 7, 1991) is an American actress and singer. Initially starting out performing in a off-Useful/{{Broadway}} of Theatre/{{RENT}} as Angel, she took a hiatus to start the [[{{Transgender}} transitioning]] process. From there, she was a fixture in theatre as well gaining some tv/film roles (including a non-speaking role on Series/LukeCage2016, marking the first time a transgender actress and character appeared in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse). Her breakthrough role however, was being one the of the leads of ''Series/{{Pose}}'', a show that made history by having 5 transgender actress in leading roles.