Mayte Michelle Rodriguez is an American actress and screenwriter of Puerto Rican descent on her father's side and Dominican descent on her mother's side. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 12, 1978.
Rodríguez lived with her mother in the Dominican Republic for a few years and with her father in Puerto Rico until she settled in New Jersey. She is considered one of the most successful Latina actresses due to her roles in major productions that have grossed millions at the box office, such as the legendary saga The Fast and the Furious, Avatar, Resident Evil, S.W.A.T., Machete, Battle: Los Angeles, and the popular television series Lost.
She has also worked as a voice actress, lending her voice to video games and making appearances in music videos.
Rodríguez primarily embodies tough girl roles.
In 2016, he made headlines in Cuba by traveling with the cast of Fast and Furious 8 to shoot part of the eighth installment of the famous saga in Havana. During his stay on the island, he was seen enjoying and relaxing with his co-star Vin Diesel as well as with the locals.
