Frankie A. Rodriguez

Frankie A. Rodriguez
Born
Francisco A. Rodriguez

Selma, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present

Frankie A. Rodriguez is an American actor known for starring as Carlos Rodriguez on the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

Early life

Rodriguez is from Selma, California and is of Mexican descent. Rodriguez is the youngest of three siblings. Rodriguez attended grade schools in Selma and later transferred to a private school earning his high school diploma in Sanger, California.[1][2][3]

Personal life

Rodriguez is part of the LGBTQ community. Since late 2019, Rodriguez has been in a relationship with fellow High School Musical: The Musical: The Series actor Joe Serafini, who plays his character Carlos' love interest Seb (Sebastian) on the show.[4]

Career

Rodriguez played the role of Mick in the Dekkoo series I'm Fine. He was promoted to series regular for the third and final season.[5] He has had recurring and guest roles in the television series Modern Family and This Close as well as in the web series Raymond & Lane, That's the Gag, Only Children, and Going Up.

In February 2019, it was announced Rodriguez would star in the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series as Carlos Rodriguez, the color guard captain and student choreographer. The series premiered that November. Carlos is the first openly gay character in the High School Musical franchise.[6][7]

Filmography

Television and film
Year Title Role Notes
2017–2019 I'm Fine Mick Recurring role (seasons 1–2)
Main role (season 3)
2018 Call Me Daddy Pedro Short film
2019 Modern Family Eduardo 2 episodes
2019 This Close Set assistant Episode: "Three's Company"
2019–2023 High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Carlos Rodriguez Main role
2020 Will & Grace Christopher Episode: "Filthy Phil, Part II”

References

  1. ^ Magallon, Gilbert (November 13, 2019). "Sanger native gets big break on Disney+ original series". ABC 30. Archived from the original on November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  2. ^ Bell, Breanna (August 23, 2019). "Frankie Rodriguez Thanks 'High School Musical: The Series' Showrunner for Adding Diversity to Show". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. Archived from the original on November 15, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  3. ^ Milton, Josh (November 11, 2019). "Disney is introducing a history-making out gay character to High School Musical". PinkNews. Archived from the original on November 12, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  4. ^ Gibson, Kelsie (May 14, 2021). "HSMTMTS Stars Frankie Rodriguez and Joe Serafini Have a Sweet Romance On and Off Screen". POPSUGAR Celebrity. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  5. ^ Reddish, David (June 25, 2019). "EXCLUSIVE: Sexy web series 'I'm Fine' returns for the final season". Queerty. Q.Digital. Archived from the original on August 26, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  6. ^ Sullivan, Corinne (September 3, 2019). "Frankie A. Rodriguez as Carlos". PopSugar. Group Nine Media. Archived from the original on February 17, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  7. ^ Megarry, Daniel (November 12, 2019). "Frankie Rodriguez on playing the first openly gay character in Disney's High School Musical. Slay!". Gay Times. Archived from the original on November 12, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.