Join or Sign In

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Michelle Rodriguez Biography

Birth Name:Mayte Michelle Rodriguez

Birth Place:San Antonio, Texas, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Has supported a number of charitable organizations, including the Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Feeding America, Project Save Our Surf and charity:water
Has served as a spokesperson for the conservation society Sea Shepherd
Her first on-screen role came in the 2000 film "Girlfight․"
Quote: "I don't think it's narcissistic at all to love yourself and believe in yourself․ I think some people are really scared to do that․ I have to․ If I don't, I would not succeed in what I do․"
Quote: "[on accepting her role in "The Fast and the Furious"] "I want to work, I want to explore this realm․ In order to find the balance between art-house films [like 'Girlfight'] and Hollywood films, you need to see both worlds․""
Quote: "I only wanna be someone I respect or someone that I consider interesting or fun․ I'm here to entertain people and make a statement about female empowerment and strength, and that's what I've done for the last 10 years․"
Only learned how to drive for the film "The Fast and the Furious․"
Performed as a DJ at the Sea Shepherd party in Cannes
Appeared in the music video "Always on Time" by Ja Rule in 2002

Awards

2000Acting Prize-Best Female Performance: winner
2000Breakthrough Award-: winner
2000Sierra Award-Best Actress: nominated
2000Sierra Award-Best Female Newcomer: winner
2000NBR Award-Breakthrough Performance - Female: winner
2001Black Reel-Theatrical - Best Actress: nominated
2001CFCA Award-Most Promising Actress: nominated
2001Chlotrudis Award-Best Actress: nominated
2001Independent Spirit Award-Best Debut Performance: winner
2001OFCS Award-Best Cinematic Debut/Breakthrough: nominated
2001Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Wipeout: nominated
2001Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Breakout Performance: nominated
2002ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor/Actress in a Made for Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
2002Black Reel-Network/Cable - Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2003MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Team: nominated
2004Imagen Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Film: winner
2005OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2006ALMA Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Series: winner
2006Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress on Television: nominated
2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2006Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2006Stinker Award-Most Annoying Fake Accent: Female: nominated
2006Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
2007Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
2009ALMA Award-Actress in Film: nominated
2009ALMA Award-Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2011ALMA Award-Favorite Movie Actress - Drama/Adventure: nominated
2011Imagen Award-Best Actress - Feature Film: winner
2013Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer Movie Star: Female: nominated
2014Hollywood Award-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
2014Imagen Award-Best Actress/Supporting Actress - Feature Film: nominated
2015Golden Angel Award-Best Actress: winner
2015Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Chemistry: nominated
2015Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Action: nominated
2016Huading Award-Best Global Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
2016VDKUF Award-Best Actress: winner
2017Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Action: nominated
2017Courage in Acting Award-: nominated
2018Invisible Woman Award-: nominated
2018WFCC Award-Women's Work/Best Ensemble: winner
2019Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2019OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2021DOC LA Award-DOC LA Humanitarian Award: winner