Emmy Award ® winning Actor / Singer Jai Rodriguez began his career at age 18 when he was cast in the role of Angel – in the culturally prolific Broadway Musical RENT. A graduate of the Long Island Center for Performing Arts in New York - Jai continued his Broadway career in shows like The Producers, Spinning Into Butter and creating the title role of Zanna in the Off Broadway sensation – Zanna Don’t!
Most recognized for his role in BRAVO’S culturally groundbreaking series: Queer Eye For The Straight Guy, Jai created a niche role on the Emmy Award ® Winning Series as the ‘Culture Vulture’ a youthfully savvy addition to the show’s already dynamic cast.
With Jai’s knack for culture and style he works regularly as a host for successful shows like Styleyes Miami (Sí TV), America’s Prom Queen (ABC Family), Ultimate Style (Style Network), Groomer Has It (Animal Planet), and hit reality series, Model Latina (Sí TV).
As an actor, Jai continues to work regularly in guest starring roles on LOGO’S series Rick and Steve, FX’s Nip/Tuck and several forthcoming roles currently under production. On the big screen Jai has garnered one of the lead roles in the upcoming feature film, Oy Vey My Son Is Gay.
Exploring his knack for popular music – Jai is continuing to work on his recording career – having released the singles ‘Broken’ and ‘Move’ now available on iTunes. A dynamic vocalist, Jai has had the honor of sharing the stage with musical legends like, Gladys Knight, Patti Labelle, Brian McKnight, Taylor Dayne and Michelle Williams. Jai currently resides in Los Angeles.
Jai Rodriguez
