Michelle Rodríguez (Mexican actress)

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

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Born 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

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Television

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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

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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

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Year Category Film Result Ref.
2021 Best Supporting Actress Te llevo conmigo Nominated [14]

References

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  1. ^ "MasQueTelenovelas: Michelle Rodríguez: "Amores Verdaderos es una bendición en mi vida. Estoy aprendiendo mucho"". masquetelenovelas.blogspot.com. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  2. ^ "telenovelas de 'Michelle Rodríguez' | Tus Estrellas | Las Estrellas TV". 14 October 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Michelle Rodríguez recuerda su capítulo de La Rosa de Guadalupe". lasestrellas.tv. 5 February 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Michelle Rodríguez considera como su familia a las empleadas domésticas". lasestrellas.tv. 22 February 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Un día con: Michelle Rodríguez | El bienamado | Las Estrellas TV". lasestrellas.tv. 11 March 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "'Cómo cortar a tu patán' lidera la taquilla en México | Excélsior". excelsior.com.mx. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  9. ^ "Michelle Rodríguez, una godín en Sundance". eluniversal.com.mx. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "Conoce Al Talento de Doblaje – Dolittle". mninoticias.com. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  12. ^ "Michelle Rodríguez "Toña" también le entró al doblaje". distritocomedia.com. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  13. ^ Dice, Liliane (2021-03-12). "Quiénes son los actores en Guerra de Likes, película de Amazon | Reparto". Spoilers (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-08-23.
  14. ^ "Lista completa de nominados al Premios Ariel 2021: Alfonso Herrera, Nailea Norvind y más". TVyNovelas. Retrieved 23 August 2021.