Lee Rodriguez Explained

Lee Rodriguez
Birth Name:LaRhonza Lee Rodriguez
Birth Date:November 28, 1999
Birth Place:Fresno, California, U.S.
Years Active:2018–present

LaRhonza Lee Rodriguez (born November 28, 1999) is an American actress and singer. Rodriguez is known for her regular role as Fabiola Torres on the Netflix comedy Never Have I Ever.[1] [2]

Early life

LaRhonza Lee Rodriguez was born on November 28, 1999, in Fresno, California to a Mexican-American father and an African American mother.[3] When she was a child, her family moved to Hesperia, California. When she was in the 8th grade, she started performing roles in the school theatre at Encore Jr./Sr. High School, a school specializing in the arts, helping her develop an interest in acting. She listed herself in a talent agency and later got a role in the year 2018.[4]

Career

Rodriguez's first TV acting role was her portrayal of Bea in the series Class of Lies in 2018. In the same year Rodriguez portrayed Naomi on Grown-ish in 2018.[5] [6] In 2020, Rodriguez joined the cast of Mindy Kaling's Netflix series Never Have I Ever as Fabiola,[7] a gay teenager who is captain of the robotics team at her high school.[8] [9] To prepare for the role, she tried her hand at building a robot that she named "Tinzel Washington".

In 2023, Rodriguez started releasing music under the stage name "La Rhonza".

Personal life

Rodriguez has spoken about colorism and the lack of representation of dark-skinned actresses of colour in the entertainment industry. Rodriguez has future goals of releasing music albums and touring. Rodriguez identifies as queer, first coming out on National Coming Out Day in 2020.[10] [11] [12] Rodriguez is 5’9” (1.75 m) tall.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018Class of LiesBeaRecurring role (season 1)
Grown-ishNaomiEpisode: "If You're Reading This It's Too Late"
2020–2023Never Have I EverFabiolaMain role (seasons 2-4); recurring role (season 1)
2023The Good DoctorBiancaEpisode: "Second Chances and Past Regrets"

References

  1. Web site: Romero. Ariana. Never Have I Ever's Lee Rodriguez Takes You Inside Fab's Awkward, Explosive Queer Journey. 2021-08-25. www.refinery29.com. en-CA.
  2. Web site: Barr. Sabrina. 2021-07-17. Never Have I Ever star Lee Rodriguez opens up on 'toxic relationships' in series. 2021-08-25. Metro. en.
  3. News: Rodriguez . Priscilla . Never Have I Ever Star Lee Rodriguez on Portraying Fabiola & Female Friendships . Refinery 29 . 11 August 2011.
  4. Web site: Bergado. Gabe. 2020-04-27. Lee Rodriguez Prepared for Her "NHIE" With a Robot Named "Tinzel Washington". 2021-07-24. Teen Vogue. en-US.
  5. Web site: July 20, 2021. Meet The Cast From Season Two Of Netflix's Much-Loved Teen Drama, 'Never Have I Ever'. 2021-07-28. ELLE. en.
  6. Web site: Peake. Amber. 2021-07-15. How old is Lee Rodriguez? Ages of the Never Have I Ever Cast explored. 2021-07-28. The Focus. en-GB.
  7. Web site: February 26, 2020. Meet the Fresh Faces of TV Who Popped Into Our Portrait Studio at Netflix's YA Spring Showcase. 2021-07-24. People. en.
  8. Web site: 2021-07-16. 'Never Have I Ever' Shows Us What Life Is Like After Coming Out. 2021-08-25. www.out.com. en.
  9. Web site: Singh. Olivia. 'Never Have I Ever' star Lee Rodriguez says fans can expect 'new love triangles' and 'juicy' storylines on season 2. 2021-08-25. Insider. en-US.
  10. Web site: Kumar. Naveen. 2021-07-16. Never Have I Ever's Lee Rodriguez Wants Queer Stories to Go Beyond Coming Out. 2021-07-26. them.. en-US.
  11. Web site: Fuentes. Tamara. 2021-08-27. 'Never Have I Ever' Star Lee Rodriguez Is Tired of Coming Out. 2021-09-27. Cosmopolitan. en-US.
  12. Web site: 2021-09-04. Lee Rodriguez Wants You to Know That "You Shouldn't Have to Explain Your Queerness.". 2021-09-27. Teen Vogue. en-US.