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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.
Biography
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
Television
| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | Amores verdaderos | Policarpia "Polita" López | Recurring character |
| 2013 | Qué pobres tan ricos | Admiradora de Tizoc | Guest, 2 episodes |
| 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 | 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 | Refugio Lorenza Antonia "Toña" | Main role |
| 2017 | El Bienamado | 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" |
Film
| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Fausto | Unknown Character | |
| Cómo cortar a tu patán | Martita | ||
| 2019 | Mirreyes vs Godínez | Goyita | |
| Emma | Betty's mother | ||
| 2020 | I Carry You with Me | Sandra | |
| Dolittle | Ginko | Voice role; Spanish dubbing | |
| Trolls World Tour | Delta Dawn | Voice role; Spanish dubbing | |
| Sin hijos | Sonia | ||
| 2021 | Guerra de likes | Melissa | |
| 2022 | Mirreyes contra Godínez 2: El retiro | Goyita |
Awards and nominations
Premios Ariel
| Year | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Best Supporting Actress | Te llevo conmigo | Nominated |