Aida Rodriguez is a comedienne, a writer and an actress, but most of all, she is go-getter. Rodriguez had her first essay published in her hometown newspaper the Miami Herald when she was only 7 years old. She then her creativity and resilience has taken her to the big screen and the comedic stage.
As a teen Aida worked as a model, but later gave up that dream when she realized she was living a nightmare fueled by anorexia. “I was good at it, she says, but it wasn’t what was best for me. But looking back at it, I have no regrets.”
She currently lives in LA and balances her time between mommy duties and her regimented Hollywood hustle. She is on stage at least once per week and often on location shooting various film projects. Aida determined, and unwilling to rest on modest success, she says she has to create her own opportunities. “Im 5’10” and a woman of color. I am not in demand. Casting agents aren’t looking for girls like me” she states. So Aida has produced her own projects. “The Greatest Song,” which she wrote, produced and starred in is a romantic comedy. It’s the story of a Black man (Laman Rucker) and a Latina woman who fall in love after meeting at church. One huge milestone for her was Wal-Mart’s decision to sale the movie in stores around the country. Aida also produced other projects including “Diggas” and “Brainiacs in LA LA Land.” I can’t wait for the opportunities to come to me,” she said. “I have to create my own.”
As a comic, she is still considered a new comic and isn’t yet regarded as a queen of comedy but she has already garnered respect from her peers and fans as she works the crowd at the Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store and the Improv. In addition, she even appeared on BETs showcase One Mic Stand. Her comedic insight has even taken her abroad, touring the countries of Korea and Japan. “I don’t tell jokes. I tell my business,” she says of her comedy routine. “If I tell my truth, I can’t loose.”
Aida’s first time on stage would probably give most people extreme stage fright. She performed in front of 1500 people and did well. Although her second performance, didn’t go over as well, she held her head up and worked out the tweaks, learned the art of stand-up and continues to take people through her hilarious journeys. However, She says there are a few limits to what she will do onstage. She says she won’t embarrass herself, and she doesn’t talk about her dating life. She was recently dating a well known person, but refuses to talk about it publicly, acknowledging it’s his business also.
Her son likes him mom being a comedienne, while her daughter is used to her doing comedy but would prefer mom go back to modeling. Her family is finally all aboard. Initially they were hesitant because entertainment is a male dominant game, and unsure if she would be able to support her family. Aida says that comedy will always take priority over acting, because it is a creative outlet and it opens other doors for her. Moreover, she realizes success is more important that fame. “If I can’t show a feminine point of view and help someone at the same time, it’s pointless.”
For more info on Aida Rodriguez please catch her o Sunday and Wednesdays on www.chopituplive.com www.aidarodriguezlive.com www.twitter.com/aidaisfunny or find her on Facebook.
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