Genesis Rodriguez (born Génesis Rodríguez Pérez) is an American actress of Cuban and Venezuelan descent, known for her bilingual performances in telenovelas and Hollywood films.
She is recognized for her performances in lead roles in Telemundo series such as Prisionera, Dame Chocolate, and Doña Bárbara, along with notable appearances in Man on a Ledge, Big Hero 6, The Last Stand, and The Night Agent.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Génesis Rodríguez Pérez
- Stage Name: Genesis Rodriguez
- Born: July 29, 1987
- Age: 38 years old
- Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Cuban-Venezuelan
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 1.65 m
- Religion: N/A
- Parents: José Luis Rodríguez and Luisa Carolina Pérez Rodríguez
- Siblings: Liliana Rodríguez Morillo, Lilibeth Morillo
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Unknown
- Net Worth: $2.5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Génesis Rodríguez Pérez was born on July 29, 1987, in Miami, Florida, United States. She was raised by her parents, José Luis Rodríguez, a renowned Venezuelan singer and actor known as “El Puma,” and Luisa Carolina Pérez Rodríguez, a Cuban model, in a bilingual household immersed in the entertainment industry.
She grew up with two half-sisters from her father’s side, Liliana Rodríguez Morillo and Lilibeth Morillo, both of whom are also actresses. Her ethnicity is Cuban-Venezuelan.
She trained in acting, dance, and singing from a young age, attending summer programs at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York and pursuing intensive performance studies in California as a teenager, focusing on her craft rather than traditional higher education.
Career
Genesis Rodriguez began her career in 2004 with a leading role in the Telemundo telenovela Prisionera, followed by starring in Dame Chocolate (2007) and Doña Bárbara (2008–2009), establishing her as a prominent figure in Spanish-language television.
She transitioned to English-language projects, with roles on Days of Our Lives and recurring as Sarah on Entourage (2010–2011).
Her film breakthrough came with Man on a Ledge (2012) alongside Paul Walker, followed by comedy in Casa de mi Padre (2012) with Will Ferrell, ensemble work in What to Expect When You’re Expecting (2012), action in The Last Stand (2013) with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and horror in Tusk (2014).
She voiced Honey Lemon in Big Hero 6 (2014) and its series, voiced Perfuma in She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and played Sloane Hargreeves in The Umbrella Academy (Season 3).
Recent credits include Captain Josephina Carrillo in Lioness (2024–present) and journalist Isabel De Leon in The Night Agent (Season 3, 2026). Her bilingual talent and versatility have made her a standout in both Latin and mainstream entertainment.
Social Media
- Instagram: @genirodriguez
- Tiktok: @genesisrodrigueztiktok
Personal Life
Genesis Rodriguez, 38, maintains a private personal life, with no confirmed current spouse or children publicly known in reliable sources.
She has been linked to past relationships with actor Brian Geraghty (around 2020–present in some reports), Christian Meier (2008–2009), and Mauricio Islas (2004), though details remain limited and unconfirmed as ongoing.
She prioritizes family bonds, often highlighting her close relationship with her parents and half-sisters, while focusing on her career and personal growth away from public scrutiny.
Net Worth
Genesis Rodriguez’s net worth is estimated at $2.5 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting salaries and residuals from telenovelas on Telemundo, recurring and guest roles in television series like Entourage, The Umbrella Academy, Lioness, and The Night Agent.
Filmography
- Prisionera (2004)
- Dame Chocolate (2007)
- Doña Bárbara (2008–2009)
- Man on a Ledge (2012)
- Casa de mi Padre (2012)
- What to Expect When You’re Expecting (2012)
- The Last Stand (2013)
- Big Hero 6 (2014)
- Tusk (2014)
- The Umbrella Academy (2022)
- Lioness (2024–present)
- The Night Agent (2026)