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Genesis Rodriguez: From Telenovelas to Elite Spy
30 Aug
Summary
- Rodriguez gained fame on "Lioness" after early telenovela success.
- She transitioned to English TV with "Entourage" in 2010.
- Her film career includes roles in "Hours" and "Identity Thief."
Genesis Rodriguez established herself with prominent roles before portraying Captain Josephina "Josie" Carrillo in Taylor Sheridan's "Lioness" series, which premiered its second season in 2024. Her character joined the special forces unit to investigate family criminal activities.
Rodriguez began her acting career in the 2000s, starring in Spanish-language telenovelas like "Prisionera" and "Dame Chocolate." By 2010, she had broken into English-language television with guest appearances on HBO's "Entourage."
Her film career expanded in the early 2010s with roles in "What to Expect When You're Expecting," the Paul Walker thriller "Hours," and the comedy "Identity Thief." Rodriguez also appeared in ABC's "Time After Time" in 2017.
