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 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
My mother thought me being gay was a death sentence.
My mother thought me being gay was a death sentence.
I'm more of a culture hummingbird.
I'm more of a culture hummingbird.
All things just keep getting better.
All things just keep getting better.
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 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.
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
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.
I was the star of the choir.
I was the star of the choir.
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 consider myself gay because at the end of the night, that's who I want to cuddle with. But when I Show more
I consider myself gay because at the end of the night, that's who I want to cuddle with. But when I go out, I go to straight clubs. Hide
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
I like bringing smiles to people's faces.
I like bringing smiles to people's faces.
I've been looking forward to doing an album, but it's really sad to see how many doors have been clo Show more
I've been looking forward to doing an album, but it's really sad to see how many doors have been closed because of the gay thing. I thought it was about the music. Hide
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
It's interesting to see how we are all uniquely different.
It's interesting to see how we are all uniquely different.
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
I have no apologies.
I have no apologies.
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.
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 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.
As the universe accepted our show, more people began to accept me.
As the universe accepted our show, more people began to accept me.
Our show is about starting over.
Our show is about starting over.
Jai Rodriguez's FILMOGRAPHY
as Actor (184)
Jai Rodriguez'S roles
Tom
Sabu the Houseboy
Christina Aguilera
