MJ Rodriguez Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Boyfriend, Parents, Pose, Movies, TV Shows, and Net Worth.

Michaela Antonia Jaé Rodriguez, popularly known as MJ Rodriguez, is an acclaimed American actress and singer who was born and brought up in Newark, New Jersey, United States of America. She became the first transgender woman to earn an Emmy Award nomination in a major acting category. 

MJ Rodriguez Age

Rodriguez is 31 years old as of 2022, she was born Michaela Antonia Jaé Rodriguez on January 7, 1991, in Newark, New Jersey, United States. She celebrates her birthday on January 7, every year and her birth sign is Capricorn.

MJ Rodriguez Height

Rodriguez stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (173 cm). She also weighs 58 kg (128 Ibs). Known for her beautiful smile and charming personality, Rodriguez has dark brown eyes and her hair color is black. Her gorgeous eye color is one of her most striking features.

MJ Rodriguez Education

Rodriguez is a highly educated and qualified person. She attended the Queen of Angels Catholic School. She has wanted to become an actress since the age of seven and started pursuing the profession at the age of 11 after her mother enrolled her in the New Jersey Performing Arts Center where she became an eight-year veteran of the program and participated in its New Jersey Youth Theater program.

MJ Rodriguez Parents

Rodriguez was born in Newark, New Jersey to an African-American mother and a father of half Puerto Rican and half African-American descent. While she had “prayed to become female” beginning at age 7, Rodriguez says that she was in denial for many years and initially came out to her parents as “bisexual/gay” at the age of 14. At 14, she became involved in the ballroom scene where she found support from her house father who taught her to vogue.

MJ Rodriguez Sister

Rodriguez has a sister named Kyss who runs a hair salon. However, further information regarding Rodriguez’s sister in detail is currently under review and will be updated once we get it from a credible source.

MJ Rodriguez Boyfriend

Rodriguez is currently in a relationship with Stephen Glimigliano who is a renowned screenwriter. We will let you know when we discover more information about her partner and love life.

MJ Rodriguez Net Worth

Rodriguez’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars (Approx) as of 2022. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an Actress. Through her various sources of income, Rodriguez has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Rodriguez.

MJ Rodriguez Wiki

  • Full Names: Michaela Antonia Jaé Rodriguez.
  • Popular As: MJ Rodriguez.
  • Gender: Transgender (Male to Female).
  • Occupation / Profession: Actress.
  • Nationality: American.
  • Race / Ethnicity: Mixed.
  • Religion: Not Known.
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight.

MJ Rodriguez Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 31 Years Old.
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn.
  • Date of Birth: January 7, 1991.
  • Place of Birth: Newark, New Jersey.
  • Birthday: January 7th.

MJ Rodriguez Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Pending Update.
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 6 inches (173 cm).
  • Weight: 58 kg (128 Ibs).
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown.
  • Hair Color: Black.
  • Shoe Size: Pending Update.
  • Dress Size: Pending Update.
  • Breast Size: Pending Update.
  • Waist Size: Pending Update.
  • Hip Size: Pending Update.

MJ Rodriguez Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Pending Update.
  • Mother: Pending Update.
  • Siblings (Sister): Kyss.
  • Marital Status: Engaged.
  • Husband/Spouse: Not Available.
  • Dating / Boyfriend: Engaged to Stephen Glimigliano.
  • Children: Sons (Not Available) Daughter(s) (Not Available).

MJ Rodriguez Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million dollars (Approx) as of 2022.
  • Salary: Under Review.
  • Source of Income: Acting.

MJ Rodriguez Before

From 2012–2016, she appeared in small television roles, including Nurse Jackie, The Carrie Diaries, and Luke Cage. Her 2016 appearance in the non-speaking role of “Sister Boy” on Luke Cage also marked the first appearance of both a transgender actress and character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Following her reemergence, Rodriguez uploaded a video of herself on Facebook singing the number “Satisfied” from the Broadway musical Hamilton. The video received a positive response and landed her an invitation to audition for the role of Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds in Hamilton. The news of her audition as a trans-actress for a cisgender role made various Broadway and LGBT news outlets.

MJ Rodriguez Pose

In 2017 Rodriguez was cast in the leading role of Blanca Rodriguez-Evangelista in the FX series Pose following a six-month casting search. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Steven Canals created the show and made history by casting five transgender actresses in leading roles.

The show features the largest cast of transgender actors as series regulars in a scripted series as of 2018. In November 2017, the pilot for Pose went into production and premiered in June 2018 to positive reviews.

The series is set in New York City during the 1980s and explores the lives of queer people of color (specifically black trans women) who are involved with the underground ballroom scene.

Rodriguez’s Blanca is a young woman who forms her own “house” the House of Evangelista after receiving a positive diagnosis for HIV. MJ the head of the House of Evangelista becomes a surrogate mother to several abandoned queer youth of color.

Portrayed as a “breakout, starring role,” her performance has been praised by critics. Among the show’s regular cast is Rodriguez’s Saturday Church co-star Indya Moore, Tony Award-winner Billy Porter, model Dominique Jackson, Evan Peters, Kate Mara, and James Van Der Beek.

Rodriguez performed with Pose co-stars Dyllón Burnside, Billy Porter, and Ryan Jamaal Swain in a benefit concert on July 23, 2018, to celebrate the season 1 finale and raise money for GLSEN and singing “Waving Through a Window” from Dear Evan Hansen.

MJ Rodriguez Movies and TV Shows

Films

  • 2017 Saturday Church
  • 2017 Bun in the Oven
  • 2018 Gema
  • 2018 The Big Take
  • 2019 Adam
  • 2020 Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen
  • 2021 Tick, Tick… Boom!

Television Shows

  • 2012 Nurse Jackie
  • 2013 The Carrie Diaries
  • 2016 [Blank] My Life
  • 2016 Luke Cage
  • 2018–21 Pose

MJ Rodriguez Awards and Nominations

In 2011, she won the Clive Barnes Award and was nominated for Rent. In 2017, she was nominated for Tribeca Film Festival as the best actress and nominated for Saturday Church. In 2019, she was nominated for MTV Movie & TV Awards as Best Breakthrough Performance for Pose.

Who is MJ Rodriguez?

Rodriguez is an American actress and singer who was born and brought up in Newark, New Jersey. She became the first transgender woman to earn an Emmy Award nomination in a major acting category.

How old is MJ Rodriguez?

Rodriguez is an American national born on January 7, 1991, in Newark, New Jersey.

How tall is MJ Rodriguez?

Rodriguez stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (173 cm).

Is MJ Rodriguez married?

Rodriguez is currently in a relationship with Stephen Glimigliano who is a renowned screenwriter. We will let you know when we discover more information about her partner and love life.

How much is MJ Rodriguez worth?

Rodriguez has a net worth of $1 million and $5 million dollars (Approx) as of 2022. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.

How much does MJ Rodriguez make?

According to our reliable sources, Rodriguez’s annual salary is currently under review. Nevertheless, we are keeping tabs and will update you once this information is available.

Where does MJ Rodriguez live?

Because of security reasons, Rodriguez has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is MJ Rodriguez dead or alive?

Rodriguez is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is MJ Rodriguez Now?

Rodriguez is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry. She became the first transgender woman to earn an Emmy Award nomination in a major acting category.

MJ Rodriguez Contacts

  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook: Pending Update.
  • Youtube
  • Tiktok: Pending Update.
  • Website: Pending Update.

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