Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

Keynote Speaker: Actress & Singer; Known for "Pose"; HIV Awareness Advocate

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Biography

A Newark, New Jersey native, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez was born to perform. After attending Newark Arts High School and graduating from Berklee College of Music, Rodriguez conquered musical theatre and various small roles in television. Her career continued to grow after Rodriguez's transition when the world was introduced to the Rodriguez we know now: a passionate multi-hyphenate creative force in the entertainment industry.

Since then, Rodriguez’s career expanded to include television, film, theatre, and music. She is most recognized for her outstanding performance as Blanca Evangelista on FX’s "Pose." However, Rodriguez’s experience includes her Off-Broadway debut in New World Stages’ production of "Rent as Angel," starring in Encores! "Runaways," and recently starring as Audrey in the Pasadena Playhouse’s production of "Little Shop of Horrors." In addition, Rodriguez's debut single “Something to Say” garnered 84k streams and 47k monthly listeners on Spotify alone.

Rodriguez’s success also expands into the awards circuit. She was recently honored as the first transgender actress to be nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Primetime Emmy Awards. She earned the nomination for her portrayal of the housemother Blanca in Ryan Murphy’s groundbreaking series "Pose" on FX. "Pose" was nominated for a 2021 and 2019 Emmy Award, a 2018 Golden Globe Award in the category of Best Television Series Drama and a Writers Guild Award nomination. The series won a Peabody Award and two GLAAD Media Awards in the category of Outstanding Drama Series. Rodriguez herself won the 2019 Imagen Award for Best Actress in Television. She was also nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series, an MTV Movie & TV Award in the category of Breakthrough Performance, and 2 Gold Derby Awards for Drama Actress and Breakthrough Performance.

Despite all her acclaim, Rodriguez is just getting started. She starred in Netflix’s adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s "Tick, Tick... Boom!", the Apple TV+ series "Loot" alongside Maya Rudolph, and "American Horror Story: Delicate." In 2022, she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama at the 79th Golden Globe Awards, becoming the first transgender actor to win a Golden Globe in the history of the awards.

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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Videos

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Advice for Trans Youth
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Breaks Down Her Acting Career
Mj Rodriguez MAKERS Profile | The 2020 MAKERS Conference

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What topics does Michaela Jaé Rodriguez speak about?

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Acting, Music, HIV & AIDS, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage, Social Justice, Virtual, Television & Film, Health, Celebrity, College and Entertainment.

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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion and Entertainers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michaela Jaé Rodriguez for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Michaela Jaé Rodriguez can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Angelica Ross, Karamo and Yara Shahidi. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michaela Jaé Rodriguez for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/12/2023.

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Videos

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Advice for Trans Youth
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Breaks Down Her Acting Career
Mj Rodriguez MAKERS Profile | The 2020 MAKERS Conference
Mj Rodriguez’s Guide to Effortless Red Carpet Glam | Beauty Secrets | Vogue
FX's Pose Star MJ Rodriguez on Being a Trans Actress of Color

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Reviews

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  • How do I book Michaela Jaé Rodriguez to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Michaela Jaé Rodriguez for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Michaela Jaé Rodriguez or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Michaela Jaé Rodriguez for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Michaela Jaé Rodriguez are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Michaela Jaé Rodriguez speak about?

    Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Acting, Music, HIV & AIDS, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage, Social Justice, Virtual, Television & Film, Health, Celebrity, College and Entertainment.
  • Who is the agent for Michaela Jaé Rodriguez?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michaela Jaé Rodriguez for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Michaela Jaé Rodriguez for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Michaela Jaé Rodriguez or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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