Raini Rodriguez
Raini Rodriguez | |
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| Born | July 1, 1993[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Relatives | Rico Rodriguez (brother) |
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 Raini Rodriguez in 2012 |
Raini Rodriguez (born July 1, 1993)[1] is an American actress and singer who is best known for her role as Trish in the television show Austin & Ally and as Maya Blart in the movie Paul Blart: Mall Cop. She has also appeared in an episode of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody as Betsy, and on the Disney XD show I'm in the Band as Annoying Arlene. She portrayed the character Tess in the 2011 film Prom. Raini also won the award of best young television actress at the 2013 Imagen Awards.[3]
Rodriguez was born in Bryan, Texas. Her parents are Diane and Roy Rodriguez, who own a Rodriguez Tire business.[2] She is the older sister of actor Rico Rodriguez.[1] She has two other brothers, Ray and Roy Jr.[4]
Life and career
Early Life and Start of Career
Raini Alena Rodriguez was born on July 1, 1993 in Bryan, Texas. Her parents, Diane and Roy Rodriguez, own a business called Rodriguez Tire Service.[5]
As a young girl, Rodriguez enjoyed acting. One day, at an IMTA showcase, Raini was discovered by Susan Osser,[6] a Californian talent agent. After viewing Raini's performance, Osser suggested to Raini's mother if Osser could become Raini's manager and to come to California to give Raini a year for career opportunities. At the time, Raini was eleven years old. Her mother agreed to Osser's proposal. Raini (alongside with Rico, her little brother, who also was signed a talent manager) moved to Los Angeles. Diane accompanied them temporarily while Roy stayed in Bryan to run the tire shop.[4] Their mother even home-schooled them to support their blooming career.[6]
Personal Info
She is of Mexican American descent.[7]
Filmography
| Acting | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film/Series | Role | Other notes |
| 2006 | Huff | Denise | "Black Shadows" (Season 2, episode 12) |
| 2007 | Handy Manny | Isabel Montoya | "Lost and Found"; voice role |
| Family of the Year | Maria | "Pilot" (Season 1, episode 1) | |
| The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Betsy | "Sleepover Suite" (Season 3, episode 7) | |
| Parker | Kid on Playground #2 | ||
| 2008 | Babysitters Beware | Marco's Sister #1 | |
| 2009 | Paul Blart: Mall Cop | Maya Blart | Supporting role |
| Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience | ADR voice | ||
| Slice of Water | Maggie Blumsfeld | ||
| Gordita | Teenage Tatiana | ||
| 2010 | I'm in the Band | Arlene Roca | 2 episodes |
| 2011–present | Austin & Ally | Trish[1] | Main role; Disney Channel Original Series |
| 2011 | True Jackson, VP | Nina | "True Mall" (Season 2, episode 31) |
| Prom | Tess | ||
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Herself | (Season 20, episode 46) | |
| 2012 | Girl in Progress | Tavita | |
| 2015 | Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 | Maya Blart | Filming |
Discography
| Songs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Single | Album | Single |
| 2014 | Row, Row, Row your Boat | From "Austin & Ally" | No |
| 2013 | Double Take | No | |
| You Wish You Were Me | No | ||
| 2012 | Living Your Dreams | From "Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva La Fiesta!" | Yes |
| Vive Tus Sueños (Spanish edition: "Living Your Dreams") | No | ||
Videography
| Videos | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Director | |
| 2012 | Living Your Dreams (From "Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva La Fiesta!") | Unknown | |
References
- ^ a b c d "Austin & Ally - Cast - Raini Rodriguez "Trish"". Disney Channel Medianet. Archived from the original on November 30, 2012.
- ^ a b Hernandez, Selena (February 18, 2009). "Young Bryan siblings are finding success in Hollywood". The Eagle - Bryan-College Station, Texas. Archived from the original on November 30, 2012.
- ^ http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/08/17/bless-me-ultima-castle-honored-at-imagen-awards/
- ^ a b "Rico Rodriguez Biography". TVguide.
- ^ Rodriguez, Raini. "Twitter/Raini_Rodriguez: Please vote for my dad's tire shop, Rodriguez Tire Service as Best Tire Retailer in the Brazos County. Thanks!". Twitter.
- ^ a b ""what Our Mom Means To Us": Actors Raini And Rico Rodriguez Share Some Thoughts". May 8, 2011.
- ^ "Rico Rodriguez". The Hollywood Reporter. 2012-09-20. Retrieved 2013-11-14.
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