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 YearTitleCharacterNotes2012-2013Amores verdaderosPolicarpia "Polita" LópezRecurring character2013Qué pobres tan ricosAdmiradora de TizocGuest, 2 episodes2014-2021Me caigo de risaHerselfCast Member2014Mi corazón es tuyoFalsa Ana LealSpecial Guest2015-2016La rosa de GuadalupeJuanitaAuroraCatitaEpisode: "Una carta de amor"Episode: "La última flor del asfalto"Episode: "Un castillo de amor"Comedy Central Presenta: Stand upHerselfSpecial guest; 2 episodes2016Nosotros los guaposVendedora en XochimilcoGuest; 1 episode2016-present40 y 20Refugio Lorenza Antonia "Toña"Main role2017El BienamadoEstrellaRecurring role2017-2018Run Coyote RunRubíGuest; 1 episode2018LOL: Last One LaughingHerselfRecurring guest; 6 episodes2019¿Quién es la máscara?MonstruoSeason 1Julia vs. JuliaPatientGuest; 1 episodeNoches con PlatanitoHerselfSpecial guest2020La culpa es de la MalincheHost2022Tal para cualRefugio Lorenza Antonia "Toña"Episode: "Juntos pero no revueltos"2024Oríllese a la orillaRefugio Lorenza Antonia "Toña"Main role
Film YearTitleCharacterNotes2017FaustoUnknown CharacterCómo cortar a tu patánMartita2019Mirreyes vs GodínezGoyitaEmmaBetty's mother2020I Carry You with MeSandraDolittleGinkoVoice role; Spanish dubbingTrolls World TourDelta DawnVoice role; Spanish dubbingSin hijosSonia2021Guerra de likesMelissa2022Mirreyes contra Godínez 2: El retiroGoyita2025Mirreyes contra Godínez: Las Vegas
Awards and nominations Premios Ariel YearCategoryFilmResult2021Best Supporting ActressTe llevo conmigo
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