Michelle Rodriguez is known for her roles as strong, independent, and fierce women and it’s all intentional. The 47-year-old actress is of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent and has shared that she works to make sure she’s not perpetuating Latina stereotypes on film. reshare_app • nylatinofilmfestival NYLFF proudly presents its 2025 Impact Award 🏆 to Michelle Rodriguez 🌟🇵🇷🇩🇴 🎟️Tickets on sale now🎟️ When the Queen speaks the world listens. Michelle always puts principle before profit and that is one of many reasons she is the 2025 Impact Award recipient. From Girlfight to Fast & Furious (over $7B worldwide), Michelle has redefined what it means to be a Latina in Hollywood. Her film legacy spans Widows, Avatar, Dungeons & Dragons, Resident Evil, Machete, Alita: Battle Angel, and more—proving she’s both cultural influence and box office power. This year, NYLFF honors Michelle with the Impact Award in recognition of her influential legacy and representation of Latinos in fi...