Jai Rodriguez
Birthday: 22 June 1979, Brentwood, New York, USA
Birth Name: David Jai Rodriguez
Height: 177 cm
Emmy Award-winning television host/actor Jai Rodriguez began his career at age 18 when he was cast in the role of Angel in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical RENT. Jai continued his Broadway ca ...Show More
I have no apologies.
I have no apologies.
All things just keep getting better.
All things just keep getting better.
I like bringing smiles to people's faces.
I like bringing smiles to people's faces.
I had said to some pastor that I was having thoughts, and the church turned on me. They went to my m Show more
I had said to some pastor that I was having thoughts, and the church turned on me. They went to my mom and said, So sorry about your son. Hide
I was raised thinking I'd burn in hell for being gay, but I didn't have a choice. It's just who I am Show more
I was raised thinking I'd burn in hell for being gay, but I didn't have a choice. It's just who I am. Hide
Just because you are out doesn't make you the poster boy for the gay community.
Just because you are out doesn't make you the poster boy for the gay community.
I've done the gay, over-the-top guy. I want to jump into another show where I wear pants for the maj Show more
I've done the gay, over-the-top guy. I want to jump into another show where I wear pants for the majority of the time. Hide
Our show is about starting over.
Our show is about starting over.
My mom doesn't get the whole gay thing, but she loves me.
My mom doesn't get the whole gay thing, but she loves me.
The number of Latino roles is very limited, and it's unfortunate there isn't more color-blind castin Show more
The number of Latino roles is very limited, and it's unfortunate there isn't more color-blind casting. Hide
I know I'm on a small cable reality show. I'm realistic where I stand in the scheme of things.
I know I'm on a small cable reality show. I'm realistic where I stand in the scheme of things.
When Queer Eye hit, the church told my mom they were praying for me. She said, God loves him too. An Show more
When Queer Eye hit, the church told my mom they were praying for me. She said, God loves him too. And I support him 100 percent. Hide
At the beginning of each year, we have conceptual meetings. How are we going to challenge ourselves Show more
At the beginning of each year, we have conceptual meetings. How are we going to challenge ourselves this year? So we suggested a transsexual or transgender. And to be honest, I am shocked they let us do it. Hide
I was the star of the choir.
I was the star of the choir.
I'm more of a culture hummingbird.
I'm more of a culture hummingbird.
It's interesting to see how we are all uniquely different.
It's interesting to see how we are all uniquely different.
My mother thought me being gay was a death sentence.
My mother thought me being gay was a death sentence.
Not everyone is nice and good to work with or grateful for the experience.
Not everyone is nice and good to work with or grateful for the experience.
As the universe accepted our show, more people began to accept me.
As the universe accepted our show, more people began to accept me.
I have to stay humble. I'm just a normal human with a job that is televised.
I have to stay humble. I'm just a normal human with a job that is televised.
We all get along. We're not best friends. Carson and I are the only ones not partnered, and the othe Show more
We all get along. We're not best friends. Carson and I are the only ones not partnered, and the other guys are about 10 years older than I am. We're like family, and we all look out for each other."-On his relationship with the rest of the Fab Five Hide
Jai Rodriguez's FILMOGRAPHY
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Jai Rodriguez'S roles
Christina Aguilera
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Sabu the Houseboy
