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Michelle Rodriguez as Ana Lucia Cortez on "Lost"
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Michelle Rodriguez Universal Pictures' Fast & Furious (2009) Michelle Rodriguez and Vin Diesel Universal Pictures' Fast & Furious (2009) Michelle Rodriguez Pictures
Michelle Rodriguez reprises her role as Letty in Universal Pictures' "Fast & Furious" (2009), the 4th installment in "The Fast and The Furious" film franchise. Michelle Rodriguez also starred in the first film, "The Fast and The Furious" (2001). In addition, Michelle Rodriguez starred as Ana Lucia Cortez on ABC's "Lost."

Michelle Rodriguez first came to the industry's attention with her award-winning performance in the critically acclaimed feature "Girlfight," for which she won the 2001 Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance and the 2001 National Board of Review Award for Breakout Performance of the Year.

Michelle Rodriguez also starred in "The Breed," produced by Wes Craven, and her voice will soon be heard in the animated film "Sian Ka'an," alongside Salma Hayek and Alfred Molina. Michelle Rodriguez's other film credits include "S.W.A.T.," "Resident Evil," and "Blue Crush."

Michelle Rodriguez appeared in the off-Broadway production of "The Vagina Monologues" and also completed voiceover work on a slew of popular video games, including "True Crime: Streets of LA," "Driv3r" and "Halo 2."

Discovered at an open casting call in New York City, Michelle Rodriguez was one of 350 hopefuls who were considered for the lead role of Diana Guzman in "Girlfight." Michelle Rodriguez trained as a boxer for five months in preparation for her role. In addition to the accolades she received for her lead role, the film also garnered the Grand Jury Prize at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival.

Now living in Los Angeles, Michelle Rodriguez divided her childhood between the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Texas and New Jersey.






MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ: FACTS

How tall is Michelle Rodriguez? How old is Michelle Rodriguez? Where was Michelle Rodriguez born? Find out here.

Age: 31 years old
Birthday: July 12, 1978
Height: 5' 5"
Nickname: MRod
Full Name / Real Name: Mayte Michelle Rodriguez
Birthplace: Bexar County, TX




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