Elizabeth Rodriguez was born in New York City on December 22, 1980. She is of Puerto Rican descent. Information regarding her early education and upbringing is limited, but she developed an interest in acting at a young age.
Rodriguez began her professional acting career in the late 1990s, primarily focusing on stage work. She transitioned into television and film, gaining experience in various roles before achieving wider recognition.
Rodriguez is best known for her role as Aleida Diaz in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. The cast won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Her performance in Orange Is the New Black has garnered critical acclaim and solidified her place in the television industry. She has consistently worked on various