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# 396. Michelle Rodriguez
Thu May 18 2023
The best part of making the movies... learning from the pros themselves
Michelle Rodriguez, born on July 12, 1978, is an American actress, screenwriter, and DJ. She gained recognition for her breakout role as a troubled boxer in the critically acclaimed independent film "Girlfight" (2000), which earned her awards such as the Independent Spirit Award and Gotham Award for Best Debut Performance. Rodriguez then portrayed Letty Ortiz in the blockbuster film "The Fast and the Furious" (2001) and reprised the role in subsequent sequels.
Throughout her career, Rodriguez has played tough and independent women in successful action films like "Blue Crush," "S.W.A.T.," "Battle: Los Angeles," and "Avatar." She is also known for her roles as Shé in the action comedy films "Machete" and "Machete Kills," as well as Rain Ocampo in the science fiction films "Resident Evil" and "Resident Evil: Retribution."
In addition to her film work, Rodriguez ventured into television, notably portraying Ana Lucia Cortez in the second season of the series "Lost." She has also lent her voice to video games such as "Call of Duty" and "Halo," as well as animated films like "Turbo" and the television series "IGPX."
With her films collectively grossing over $5 billion, Rodriguez has been recognized as an iconic actress in the action genre and one of the prominent Latinas in Hollywood, according to a 2013 Entertainment Weekly article.
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# 397. Charlize Theron
Fri May 19 2023
You are only as great as the opportunities that are given to you
Charlize Theron, born on August 7, 1975, is a South African-American actress and producer. Renowned as one of the highest-paid actresses worldwide, she has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Time magazine recognized her as one of the 100 most influential people in 2016.
Theron gained prominence in the 1990s with leading roles in films like "The Devil's Advocate" (1997), "Mighty Joe Young" (1998), and "The Cider House Rules" (1999). She earned critical acclaim and an Oscar for Best Actress for her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in "Monster" (2003), becoming the first South African to win an acting Academy Award. Theron's successful career includes notable performances in action films such as "The Italian Job" (2003), "Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015), and "Atomic Blonde" (2017).
Additionally, Theron has produced films through her company Denver and Delilah Productions, including "The Burning Plain" (2008) and "Long Shot" (2019). She became a US citizen in 2007 while retaining her South African citizenship and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.