I love telling stories that allow people to be less afraid to tell theirs. Gina Rodriguez afraidlovepeople Change image and share on social
I went to college at NYU for acting, since acting was my dream from very young. I did a lot of hip-hop courses while I was there. I helped co-write a hip-hop production for the main stage of NYU, but I never touched rap. Gina Rodriguez actcollegecourse share on social
I started salsa dancing with a few different companies and started touring the country. It was fantastic, but I realized that I really wanted to talk every time we were performing. That's a problem because when you're dancing, if you stop to talk, that's not really cool to the other dancers. Gina Rodriguez companycoolcountry share on social
I grew up dancing salsa - you know, a traditional Puerto Rican dance. Gina Rodriguez dancegrowpuerto Change image and share on social
I am not going to take a role because there's money. It might extend my checkbook, but not my integrity. Gina Rodriguez checkbookextendintegrity Change image and share on social
I think all Latino actors want to be storytellers first. I want to be an actor first, and then I want to be Latina. Gina Rodriguez actorlatinalatino Change image and share on social
'Filly Brown' gave me the wings to fly, but red carpets are still very uncomfortable. Gina Rodriguez browncarpetfilly Change image and share on social
I try to keep in mind that it's a long journey. It's not a race. It's about staying focused, continuing to do good work, make my family and community proud; that's all I really want to do... and pay my bills. Gina Rodriguez billcommunitycontinue share on social
This industry is all about work, and just because Sundance exposed me to the world, it is my job to stay deserving in that world. The work never ends; the hustle just get harder, and you get stronger! Gina Rodriguez deserveendexpose Change image and share on social
I think when you work really hard and you help others, God helps you get what you want. Gina Rodriguez godhardhelp Change image and share on social