Michelle Rodriguez

Michelle Rodriguez is one of the most iconic and successful actresses in the action genre, and one of the most visible Latinas in Hollywood. She started her career in 2000 with a breakout role in the independent film Girlfight, which was met with critical acclaim and won her several awards, including the Independent Spirit Award and Gotham Award for Best Debut Performance. Following Girlfight, Rodriguez starred in the blockbuster film The Fast and the Furious, playing Letty Ortiz. The films have collectively grossed over $5 billion, making her one of the most successful actresses of all time. Rodriguez has since starred in several successful action films, such as Blue Crush, S.W.A.T., Battle: Los Angeles, and Avatar. She is also known for her roles as Shé in the action comedy films Machete and Machete Kills, and Rain Ocampo in the science fiction films Resident Evil and Resident Evil: Retribution. Rodriguez has also done voice work in video games such as Call of Duty and Halo, and lent her voice for the 3D animated film Turbo and the television series IGPX. With her films grossing over $5 billion collectively, Rodriguez is arguably the most iconic and successful actress in the action genre, as well as one of the most visible Latinas in Hollywood.