Gina Rodriguez: “I am constantly told, ‘You’re not skinny, tall or ethnic enough’”

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On being told she doesn’t fit the Hollywood mold:

“I always knew I’d have a different journey because I didn’t look like the stereotypical leading lady or the supersexy Latina. But my parents encouraged my sisters and me to have confidence in who we are. So, working in an industry where I am constantly told, ‘You’re not skinny, tall or ethnic enough,’ I’d be like, ‘Maybe I’m not skinny enough for this role, but I do just fine in real life.’ “[My boyfriend is] my partner in crime and super-supportive. I’m writing a book, and I started a production company, and hopefully a family will come – but there’s no rush!”

… says Jane the Virgin actress Gina.

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