Gina Rodriguez Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Family, Facts, Biography (2025)

Gina Rodriguez is an American actor, voiceover artist, director, and producer who is known for playing Jane Villanueva in The CW satirical romantic dramedy series Jane the Virgin (2014-2019). For this role, she won numerous accolades including the Golden Globe Award for “Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy”, Gold Derby Award for “Breakthrough Performer of the Year”, Imagen Award for ‘Best Actress – Television”, and Teen Choice Award for “Choice TV Actress – Comedy”. In addition to that, she is also known for her roles like Carmen Sandiego (voice) in the animated action-adventure seriesCarmen Sandiego, Beverly in the CBS soap operaThe Bold and the Beautiful, Gina Alvarez (voice) in the adult animated coming-of-age sitcomBig Mouth, Majo Tenorio in the drama film Filly Brown, Marisol Evans in the drama series Army Wives, Princess Marisa (voice) in the Disney Channel computer-animated adventure series Elena of Avalor, Future President Elena in the Disney+ comedy-drama series Diary of a Future President, Alexis Fish in the comedy filmSleeping with the Fishes, and Adrienne in the psychological thriller filmEnter the Dangerous Mind. Gina has also branched out as a director and has served on projects likeJane the Virgin,Diary of a Future President, andCharmed.

Born Name

Gina Alexis Rodriguez

Nick Name

Cutz, G, Vag (Her friends call her so)

Sun Sign

Leo

Born Place

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Nationality

Education

Rodriguez went toSt. Ignatius College Prep inChicago, Illinois.

At 16,Gina enteredColumbia University‘s Theatrical Collaboration. Then, shewas enrolled intoNew York University‘s Tisch School of the Arts.

In 2006, she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree after completing 4 years of training atAtlantic Theater Company and Experimental Theatre Wing.

Occupation

Actor, Voiceover Artist, Producer

Family

• Father – Gino Rodriguez (Retired Professional Boxing Referee)
• Mother –MagaliRodriguez
• Siblings –Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon (Oldest Sister) (Investment Banker), Rebecca Rodriguez (Older Sister) (Doctor)

Manager

Gina Rodriguez has been signed with Intellectual Artists Management.

Net Worth

According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, her net worth had been $5 Million.

Build

Average

Height

5 ft 3½ in or 161 cm

Weight

58 kg or 128 pounds

Boyfriend / Spouse

Gina Rodriguez has dated –

1. Henri Esteve (2014-2015) – From September 2014 to September 2015, actors Gina and Henri dated each other.
2. Ben Schwartz (2016-2017) – In January 2016, actors Gina and Ben Schwartz were seen together enjoying a boxing match in Los Angeles. They were rumored to be dating together for a year until 2017.
3. Joe LoCicero (2016-Present) – Actor and model Joe LoCicero first met Gina in 2016 while filming an episode of “Jane the Virgin”. But, they started dating 6 months later when they met again in the gym. In December 2016, the couple made their relationship official by posting a picture on Instagram with elephants in Thailand. In January 2017, the duo was seen publicly together for the first time during SAG Awards 2017. In August 2018, Gina confirmed her engagement with Joe to People magazine. They tied the knot in May 2019. In July 2022, it was revealed that Gina and Joe were expecting their first child together. Later, in August 2022, Gina revealed that her husband was training to become her doula. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Charlie on March 18, 2023.

Race / Ethnicity

Multiracial

Her parents are Puerto Rican while also having Jewish heritage in her family.

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Her eyes are like an Asian
• Marks on her face

Brand Endorsements

She was announcedasKipling’s brand ambassador in April 2015.

Religion

She was raised Catholic.

Best Known For

Playing the lead role asJane Villanueva in The CW’s romantic comedy-drama seriesJane the Virgin.

Gina is also known for playingMajo Tonorio in the 2012 filmFilly Brown. This performance won her the 2012 Imagen Award for “Best Actress – Feature Film” as well as an ALMA Award in 2013.

First Film

She debuted with the 2008 film Calling It Quitsfor her role as a day player.

First TV Show

In 2004, Gina played the role of Yolanda in the NBC police procedural and legal drama seriesLaw & Orderin just one episode entitled “Enemy.”

Personal Trainer

As Gina’s dad was a referee in boxing, she grew up in boxing. She now likes boxing too much. Here is a video of her boxing session, which she posted on Instagram.

Boxing is not just her only workout. She keeps bringing variations in it. In October 2015, she ran a half-marathon in San Francisco for which she did lots of running.

While working out, she doesn’t listen to pumped-up music. Soft music does the trick for her.

Gina Rodriguez Favorite Things

• Food –Pollo guisado, mofongo, tostones (Fried Plantain Slices)
• Britney Spears‘s Song – …Baby One More Time
• Family Holiday Tradition – Dancing salsa and eating pork on Christmas

Source – Health.com, Us Magazine

Gina Rodriguez Facts

1. When she was 7, Gina was performing atFantasia Juvenil, a salsa dance company. She did salsa dancing until 17.
2. Since 19, she had suffered from athyroid condition.
3. Gina’s education atNYU Tisch School Of Arts was funded by her older sister,Ivelisse.
4. She always lives by the mantra “I can and I will.”
5. She has apooch named, Casper.
6. Her retired professional boxing referee dad always wanted to have a son and name himGenaro, Jr, but he got her [Gina] instead. Hence, she has been named, Gina.
7. Her best Halloween costume ever wasWilly Wonka.
8. Gina (along with Josh Peck and Ludacris) hosted theTeen Choice Awards 2015.
9. Alongside Jennifer Jason Leigh, Barry Pepper, Finn Jones, and Ariana Greenblatt, she co-starred as Jill Adams, former U.S. Army medic and recovering addict, in the 2021 science fiction thriller film titled Awake.
10. House cleaning is her way to escape.
11. Her father is the most influential person in her life.
12. She always brushes her teeth before going to sleep.
13. Jenna Ortega has played the younger version of Gina Rodriguez’s character in Jane the Virgin. Gina would also like to cast Jenna to play her in a TV series or movie.
14. Her first concert was of the boyband NSYNC. At that time, she was 16 and she went to the concert with her best friend Janice.
15. For Gina, an ideal date night would be great food, watching a movie, and then lots of talk until sleep time.
16. The most romantic thing her spouse Joe LoCicero does for her is cleaning. This is because Gina finds her perfect balance and peace when everything around her is clean.
17. She is afraid of dentists.
18. Once during the audition for the pilot episode of a series, she broke her pencil skirt and she wasn’t also wearing panties. It was one of the most embarrassing moments for her. She had to wear a sweater from one of the assistants there, around her waist.
19. Whenever she hears a song by Adele, it makes her cry.
20. Her biggest splurge was when she gave money to her grandmother.
21. She has a double-jointed thumb.
22. In March 2023, Gina suffered a hip injury while giving birth to her son Charlie.
23. Visit her official website @hereisgina.com.