Future Hispanic History Month: Gina Rodriguez Is Superwoman

FUSE TV - Future Hispanic History Month: Gina Rodriguez Is Superwoman

At Fuse, we're celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with Future Hispanic History Month, highlighting rising stars who are creating history before our very eyes. Today we salute Gina Rodriguez, who's using her fame to stir up some change.

If you're not a die-hard Gina fan (keep reading and you will be), you may remember the actor's tearful speech as she accepted her Golden Globe award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy in 2015. And after winning award after award for her role as Jane on CW's Jane the Virgin, it's her speeches that have gone viral, showing off just how inspiring the Chicago native is. At the Television Critics Association Awards in 2015, she so eloquently explained why she decided to be a trailblazer for Latino actors:

"I didn’t become an artist to be a millionaire. I didn’t become an actor to wear Louis Vuitton. I have to give this dress back when we’re done. I became an actor to change the way I grew up. The way I grew up, I never saw myself on screen. I have two older sisters. One’s an investment banker. The other one is an doctor, and I never saw us being played as investment bankers. And I realized how limiting that was for me. I would look at the screen and think, ‘Well, there’s no way I can do it, because I’m not there.’ And it’s like as soon as you follow your dreams, you give other people the allowance to follow theirs."

Gina Rodriguez and Steve Aoki

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Gina Rodriguez and Steve Aoki

Gina Rodriguez's Awkward Audition: Hollywood Puppet Shitshow

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Gina Rodriguez's Awkward Audition: Hollywood Puppet Shitshow

Gina Rodriguez Rips Her Pants & Gets Discovered

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Gina Rodriguez Rips Her Pants & Gets Discovered

Gina

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Gina

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Feat. Gina Brillon

Buddy Bolton, Gina Brillon

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Buddy Bolton, Gina Brillon

Paul Rodriguez

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Paul Rodriguez

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Peaches Rodriguez, Rob Brackenridge

Reggie Mcfadden, Cleto Rodriguez

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Reggie Mcfadden, Cleto Rodriguez

Mariano Rodriguez, Retha Jones

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Mariano Rodriguez, Retha Jones

Ed Maverick, Maria Rodriguez, Aitch

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Ed Maverick, Maria Rodriguez, Aitch

Create The Future

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Create The Future

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That Back To The Future Ish

King Keraun Goes "Back to the Future"

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King Keraun Goes "Back to the Future"

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History of the Reebok Pump Part 1

Inside Reebok and Future's Fury Pop-Up Shop

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Inside Reebok and Future's Fury Pop-Up Shop

Fare is Fair

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Fare is Fair

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G Is Shot

The Winner Is…

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The Winner Is…

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Who is Hypeman?

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Fluffy's Hot Spots Ep. 4: Find History and 'Magic' in Atlanta

'Transcendent' First Look: An Emotional Look to the Past & Toward the Future

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'Transcendent' First Look: An Emotional Look to the Past & Toward the Future

Is Everyone on Drugs?

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Is Everyone on Drugs?

My Name is Pedro

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My Name is Pedro

Prince: My Name Is

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Prince: My Name Is

The Gig Is Up

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The Gig Is Up

The Queen Diva Is Back

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The Queen Diva Is Back

My Name is Pedro - Trailer

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My Name is Pedro - Trailer

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This Is A Sex Toy

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Wearing Sleeveless Shirts Is A CRIME!

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Is Everything Love At The Carters?

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Waka Flocka Flame Is Now A Magician

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LGBTQIA Community, What Is The New Norm?

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Joe Jonas' Dream Girl Is A Nightmare

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This Is How A DCI Marimbist Rolls

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Is Nya A Baller On The Low?

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All the Focus is on the Diamonds

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Is There Cultural Appropriation In Plastic Surgery?

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Where Is It Illegal To Eat Frogs?!

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Where Is It ILLEGAL to Send Unwanted Pizzas?

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Is It Illegal To Trip A Horse Up?

Clash of The Corps Is Putting DCI Stereotypes To Rest

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Clash of The Corps Is Putting DCI Stereotypes To Rest

Dublab Is Internet Radio Like You've Never Heard Before

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Dublab Is Internet Radio Like You've Never Heard Before

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Is Tossing Your Man's Salad The Way To His Heart: Dear Bambiana

Bambiana’s Mom Is Not A Fan of Twerking or Sexy Photos

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Bambiana’s Mom Is Not A Fan of Twerking or Sexy Photos

How Much Is too Much When It Comes to Sex with Weezy

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How Much Is too Much When It Comes to Sex with Weezy

Silly String Is Illegal in What US City!? Comedians React to Strange Laws

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Silly String Is Illegal in What US City!? Comedians React to Strange Laws

Fuse+ is the Home for Big Freedia Means Business, Sex Sells, Made From Scratch & More!

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Fuse+ is the Home for Big Freedia Means Business, Sex Sells, Made From Scratch & More!

Combate Global MMA

Combate Global MMA

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LIVE on FUSE: Combate Global

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Skate or Die

Latino Studies

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Latino Studies

Shrug–Eterian

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Shrug–Eterian

The Revolution Generation

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The Revolution Generation

The Revolution Generation - Trailer

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The Revolution Generation - Trailer

The Dirtiest Song Ever Recorded

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The Dirtiest Song Ever Recorded

2040

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Find Your Inspiration

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Guapdad4000

Girl Down

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Girl Down

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Estevan Oriol

T-Pain's School of Business: Artiphon- The All In One Musical Device | Season 1 Look Back |

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T-Pain's School of Business: Artiphon- The All In One Musical Device | Season 1 Look Back |

Soul Food Pop-Up

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Soul Food Pop-Up

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She Did That

The FP

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The FP

The 212

The 212

The 212 - Trailer

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The 212 - Trailer

T-Pain's School of Business - Sizzle

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T-Pain's School of Business - Sizzle

Pole Dancer Diet

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Pole Dancer Diet

The Out100 TV Special

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The Out100 TV Special

Don't Be Nice

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Don't Be Nice

T-Pain’s School of Business: Teaser

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T-Pain’s School of Business: Teaser

Fluffy Devours Fresh Baked Kurdish Carbs in Nashville

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Fluffy Devours Fresh Baked Kurdish Carbs in Nashville

Don't Be Nice - Trailer

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Don't Be Nice - Trailer