Cristina Rodríguez Lozano (born May 21, 1990) is a Mexican actress who appeared as Isabel Urrutia Zavaleta in 93 episodes of Vuelve Temprano (2016 – 2017) and 23 episodes of El Vato (2017). She has starred in feature films as Fabiana in Perdida and as Suzu in the 2019 remake of Miss Bala, and played a lead role as Ambar in the horror movie No One Gets Out Alive in 2021. Other credits include Ladrones (2015), Too Old to Die Young (2019), The Terror (2019), 68 Whiskey (2020), Halo (2024), and The Beautiful Game (2024).

Cristina Rodlo
Rodlo at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2024
Born
Cristina Rodríguez Lozano

(1990-05-21) May 21, 1990 (age 34)
OccupationActress
Years active2008–present

Biography

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Cristina Rodlo was born on May 21, 1990, was brought up in the city of Torreón in Coahuila, northern Mexico.[1] She took part in a theatre production at the age of 11 and decided from that moment that she wanted to be an actress.[1] After attending auditions in Monterrey for a position at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City, Roldo was offered a scholarship, only to be told by her parents it was unaffordable. She sought sponsorship from local companies unsuccessfully, but eventually found a local politician who agreed to finance the cost of her training,[1] so at age 18, she left Mexico to learn acting at AMDA in New York City.[2] Rodlo now resides in Los Angeles(2020).[2]

Career

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After graduating from AMDA, Rodlo returned to Mexico, as she was advised that "she did not look Mexican enough" to land stereotypical Latino roles in the United States at the time.[1] Rodlo forged a successful career in Mexico,[3] appearing in 23 episodes of El Vato and 92 episodes of Vuelve Temprano between 2016 and 2017,[3] eventually achieving a nomination of Mejor revelación femenina (Best Newcomer - Female) at the 2016 Diosas de Plata awards,[4] for her performance as Jackie Ramírez in the 2015 movie Ladrones (Bandits)[4]

in 2019, Rodlo broke into American television with roles as the High Priestess spirit of Death, Yaritza, in Amazon Prime's Too Old to Die Young ,[5] and as Luz Ojeda in the AMC historica drama The Terror.[6] The same year, Rodlo played Suzu in the 2019 remake of Miss Bala, with co-star Gina Rodriguez.[7]

In 2020, Rodlo joined the inaugural cast of 68 Whiskey to play army medic Rosa Alvarez, in an American military comedy-drama television series (purportedly similar to M*A*S*H) produced by Ron Howard.[8] In 2021, Rodlo played the lead role in the Santiago Menghini directed Netflix horror film No One Gets Out Alive, alongside Marc Menchaca.[9] The film was shot in Bucharest,[9] Romania, during the COVID-19 pandemic.[10]

In 2022, Rodlo was the protagonist in the Roque Falabella directed Vix horror movie El Vestido De La Novia (En. The Dress of the Bride), alongside Mariano Palacios, where her dream wedding was about to turn into a nightmare.[11]

In 2023, Rodlo played Aída in the Paramount+ series Tengo Que Morir Todas Las Noches (I Have to Die Every Night), a series about gay culture from 1980 in Mexico, which was illegal in Mexico at the time.[12]

Rodlo joined the cast of season 2 of Halo, which aired in February 2024, alongside fellow newcomer Joseph Morgan.[13] She plays Corporal Talia Perez, a specialist in linguistics for the United Nations Space Command (UNSC), having had little real combat experience.[14]

Filmography

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Film

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Cristina Rodlo interview about Halo in 2024
Year Title Role Remarks
2008 Verano 79 Eva Short film
2011 Red Hook Black Eva
2011 Daydreamed Michelle Short film
2012 The Condemned Ana
2015 Ladrones Jackie Ramírez
2015 Victoria Victoria Short film
2016 Juego de héroes Maro
2017 Como te ves me vi Karla Quiñones
2018 11:11 Alicia Short film
2019 Perdida Fabiana[8]
2019 Miss Bala Suzu[7]
2021 The Dance Cristina Short film
2021 No One Gets Out Alive Ambar[10][9]
2022 El Vestido De La Novia Sara
2024 The Beautiful Game Rosita

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2012 Pacientes Brenda 2 episodes
2013 Las trampas del deseo Rubi 9 episodes
2013 Fortuna Mónica Casasola Episode #1.43
2013 24 Casetas Penelope 1 episode
2014 Dos Lunas Melissa 4 episodes
2015 El Capitán Camacho Machu Joven Episode #1.1
2016–2017 El Vato Mariana Gaxiola 23 episodes
2016–2017 2091 Enira 12 episodes
2016–2017 Vuelve Temprano Isabel Urrutia Zavaleta 92 episodes
2019 Too Old to Die Young Yaritza 6 episodes[6]
2019 Noches con Platanito Guest 1 episode
2019 The Terror Luz Ojeda 10 episodes[6]
2017–2020 Run Coyote Run Tisha 2 episodes[15]
2020 68 Whiskey Rosa Alvarez 10 episodes[6][8]
2024 Halo Talia Perez Main role (season 2)[13]
2023-2024 Tengo Que Morir Todas Las Noches Aída 8 episodes

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2016 Diosas de Plata Mejor revelación femenina (Best Newcomer - Female) Ladrones Nominated [16][4][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "How This Mexican Actor Got a Politician to Pay for Her AMDA Schooling". backstage.com. January 13, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Getting Into Character With Cristina Rodlo". storyandrain.com. February 1, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "Cristina Rodlo" (PDF). talentontheroad.com. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c "Nominados Diosas de Plata 2016". mastelenovelas.com. June 4, 2022.
  5. ^ "Cristina Rodlo reveals all about her new Amazon TV show that's so addictive it's criminal". glamourmagazine.co.uk/. July 26, 2019.
  6. ^ a b c d "Cristina Rodlo Is the Breakout Star of Summer TV". tvguide.com. September 10, 2019.
  7. ^ a b "[Interview] Cristina Rodlo for No One Gets Out Alive". lrmonline.com. February 1, 2019.
  8. ^ a b c "Cristina Rodlo". thebaremagazine.com. January 14, 2020. Archived from the original on March 14, 2020.
  9. ^ a b c "Miss Bala: Cristina Rodlo On Working With Gina Rodriguez and In An Action Remake [Exclusive Interview]". nightmarishconjurings.com. October 12, 2021.
  10. ^ a b "Star of Netflix's "No One Gets Out Alive," Cristina Rodlo, on the Suspense and Challenges of Bringing a Horror Film to Life". graziamagazine.com. 2021.
  11. ^ "International Streaming ViX + premieres this Wednesday its horror film, The Dress of the Bride (Sp. Internacional Streaming ViX+ estrena este miércoles su film de terror, El vestido de la novia". todotvnews.com. October 11, 2022.
  12. ^ Carrasco, Eduardo (April 18, 2022). "Paramount+ to Record 1980s Mexico Gay Culture Inspired Series (Sp. Paramount+ grabará serie inspirada en la cultura gay en México de 1980)". sdpnoticias.com.
  13. ^ a b Petski, Denise (September 14, 2022). "'Halo': Joseph Morgan & Cristina Rodlo Join Season 2 of Paramount+ Series". Deadline Hollywood.
  14. ^ Martin Holmes (September 15, 2022). "Joseph Morgan Joins 'Halo' Season 2 With Cristina Rodlo". tvinsider.com.
  15. ^ "Run Coyote Run". Canal FX. June 15, 2020.
  16. ^ "Cristina Rodlo Awards". imdb.com. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
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