Raini Alena Rodriguez Biography, Life, Interesting Facts

Born on July 1, 1993, Raini Alena Rodriguez is an American actress and singer best known for his roles in Disney Series. Raini Alena Rodriguez started a career in the film and entertainment industry after being discovered by a talent agent, Susan Oscar at age eleven. Starting with a small role and steady appearances, Raini Alena Rodriguez had her breakthrough role in 2011. The fully figured cute lady is famous for her role as Trish in Disney series, Austin & Ally. Raini Alena Rodriguez also played the role of Maya Blart in the films, Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Paul Blart Mall Cop 2. The talented actress has also played a role in an episode of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and the film Prom in 2011 as Tess. In 2013, she was awarded the Best Young Television Actress at the Imagen Awards.

Early Life

Raini Alena Rodriguez was born on July 1, 1993, in Bryan, Texas to Diana and Roy Rodriguez. Born from a family of Mexican descent, Raini Alena Rodriguez has three other siblings, actor Rico Rodriguez, Ray and Roy Jr. he parents own the Rodriguez Tire Service.

Career

A Californian talent agent, Susan Osser discovered at Raini during an IMTA showcase. Raini Alena Rodriguez who was eleven years at that time displayed a wonderful performance that caught the attention of Osser.  Osser then offered to become her manager and spoke to Raini’s mother for her acceptance in allowing Raini to move to California for a year to explore potential opportunities. Raini Alena Rodriguez agreed to it, moving with Raina and her younger brother Rico to Los Angeles. While here, they were homeschooled by their mother to support their career. Raini started playing minor roles In films and television series like Huff, 2006, where Raini Alena Rodriguez appeared in a single episode and then in Handy Manny 2007. Other roles played in 2007 includes in Family of the Year, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and the film Parker.

Raini Alena Rodriguez continued her success in 2007 with a role of Marco’s sister in Babysitters Beware. Raini Alena Rodriguez had a film breakthrough in Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 playing Maya Blart. Raini Alena Rodriguez lent her voice for Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience. Raini Alena Rodriguez featured in other productions like Slice Water as Maggie Blumsfeld, 2009, Gordita as Tess in 2009, I’m in the Band, episode 2,  2010 and Prom as Tess in 2011., Raini Alena Rodriguez had her breakthrough role in the Disney series, Austin & Ally in 2011 where Raini Alena Rodriguez played the role of Trish. This series ran for five years gaining her intense popularity among Disney lovers.

In 2012, Raini Alena Rodriguez featured in Girls in Progress as Tavita and lent her voice to the character Nobuko Kadoya in When Marnie Was There. In 2013, Raini Alena Rodriguez was awarded the Best Young Television Actress at the Imagen Awards. Raini Alena Rodriguez also featured in I Didn’t  Do it as Trish in 2015 and Mutt and Stuff episode 34 as Gabi Groomer.

Music Career

Aside from acting, Raini Alena Rodriguez has also shown her talent in music starting Living Your Dreams in 2012 for the movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva La Fiesta!’. Raini Alena Rodriguez was also featured on Glee Club MashUp for Disney Channel Play It Loud in 2013.