[46], In November 2003, Rodriguez went to court to face eight misdemeanor charges based on two driving incidents, including a hit and run and driving under the influence (DUI). In 2017, she lent her voice to Smurfs: The Lost Village. on "Michelle Rodriguez Asks 'What's Wrong with Being Bi? TELEMUNDO (HBC) (717), Sun, Nov 29 [31], In 2015, she appeared in Furious 7 which grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide. Later, she moved to Puerto Rico until the age of 17, and finally settled in Jersey City, New Jersey. "[4] As she explained to Latina magazine, "I'm getting older. [52] Because the incident was a violation of her Los Angeles probation, she was sentenced to 60 days in jail, a 30-day alcohol rehabilitation program, and another 30 days of community service, including work for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. On television, Rodriguez played Ana Lucia Cortez in the second season of the television series Lost. [7][9][10] Rodriguez moved to the Dominican Republic with her mother when she was eight years old, and lived there until age 11. [3] From 2005 to 2006, she played tough cop Ana Lucia Cortez[23] on the television series Lost during the show's second season (the character's first appearance was a flashback during the first season's finale, "Exodus: Part 1"), and returned for a cameo in the second episode of the show's fifth season, "The Lie", in 2009. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. [53] Because of overcrowding, she was released from jail on the same day she entered. She was partly raised by her devoutly religious maternal grandmother, and was brought up as a Jehovah's Witness (her mother's religion), although she has since abandoned the faith. [11][12] In total, she was expelled from five schools. [28][29], In 2010, Rodriguez appeared in Robert Rodriguez's Machete. [30] In 2011, she appeared with Aaron Eckhart in the science fiction film Battle: Los Angeles which grossed over US$200 million in the worldwide box office. Box Office, 2019 Golden Globes Nominees: Snubs and Surprises, Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things From the Week of June 3. Michelle Rodriguez, Actress: Avatar. The charges were later dropped, after the roommate declined to press the allegations in court. Here are some picks to fill your Watchlist. [15][16] A DNA test of Rodriguez, performed by the television program Finding Your Roots, found that her ancestry is 72.4% European, 21.3% African, and 6.3% Native American. I do as I please. She was expected to spend the full 180-day term in jail but was released 18 days later due to overcrowding. Her breakout role as a troubled boxer in the independent film Girlfight (2000) was met with critical acclaim, and earned her several awards, including the Independent Spirit Award and Gotham Award for Best Debut Performance. Looking for something new to watch in December? Michelle Rodríguez, Actress: Amores verdaderos. 8:05 PM PST Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. "Michelle Rodriguez: "I Feel Like I'm Being Born Again, "Amy Raphael interviews Michelle Rodriguez", "Michelle Rodriguez: in role after role, she has kicked the stereotype of the token female in the teeth, leaving an imprint all her own", "The Religious Affiliation of Actress Michelle Rodriguez", "Adrian Grenier, Michelle Rodriguez, and Linda Chavez (@ the 47:30 mark)", "A Conversation About "Girlfight"; October 27, 2000", "Interview: Michelle Rodriguez in Halo 2", "ICONS: Michelle Rodriguez Episode #6004", "Get Your Grindhouse Fix With a New Poster from Robert Rodriguez's Machete", "Michelle Rodriguez Voices 'Turbo' Character For First Animation Gig", "Michelle Rodriguez Joins Robert Rodriguez's 'Alita: Battle Angel, "Michelle Rodriguez Joins Steve McQueen's Heist Pic 'Widows, "Hollywood actress Michelle Rodriguez reveals upcoming writing projects", "Actress Michelle Rodriguez Lights Up Tactical Course", "Fast and Furious Star Michelle Rodriguez Goes Skydiving in Dubai", "Michelle Rodriguez on DJing: 'It just comes, "Exclusive: Michelle Rodriguez talks 'Turbo' & coming out: I wanted to be honest", "Michelle Rodriguez chats with GSN at her first LGBTI event since coming out as bisexual". [50][51] In April 2006, she pleaded guilty to one charge of driving under the influence, and chose to pay a US$500 fine and spend five days in jail.[48].