Jai Rodriguez

**fluff** · 08-28-2006, 04:50 PM

Jai Rodriguez was born on Long Island, New York, on June 22, 1979. He spent his youth honing his talents anywhere he could – from community theater to church performances. He even spent his grade-school recesses finalizing the choreography for his first one-man show, “J.J.: Live at Lunch.”

Rodriguez’s talents began attracting notice when he studied musical theater and performed at the BOCES Cultural Arts Center on Long Island. At 17, he was selected to play “Angel,” the lead role in the Broadway musical “Rent.” He later landed the lead role of “Zanna” in the off-Broadway musical hit “Zanna, Don't!” and a role as “Patrick Chibas” in the Lincoln Center play “Spinning into Butter” with Hope Davis. Rodriguez added to his acting credits with television and film roles that included “All My Children” and “The New Guy.” Most recently he starred in the hit Broadway musical "The Producers."

Rodriguez’s television and film success inspired him to create his own cabaret at the XL Lounge in New York City, titled “Monday Night Twisted Cabaret.” Producers from “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” caught the show and found a perfect fit for their new project.

As the “Culture Vulture” on cable’s hit show “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,” Rodrigueq uses his skills and social charisma to coach men on everything from working the room in a social setting to feeling comfortable on the dance floor.

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misskitty · 08-28-2006, 05:29 PM

Jai is a cutie. I am amazed he has so much more talent that that which wasn't really shown on Queer Eye. I hope he does really well!

SnowflakeGirl · 08-28-2006, 11:38 PM

Jai is super-duper cute, and a friend of mine has hung out with him before and he's super-duper nice! I'd love to see more of him performing. I didn't realize he did "The Producers." I love that musical, it would have been interesting to see that.

MotherSister · 08-28-2006, 11:44 PM

I have no idea who he is, but he is a handsome, handsome man. That is all.

sleepysluggo · 08-29-2006, 12:19 AM

Jai's not only adorable, but he has an amazing singing voice.

SnowflakeGirl · 08-29-2006, 12:23 AM

Oh right, I forgot! He had a single out like a year ago, didn't he? Something they played at the clubs, don't remember the name.

jacobson00 · 08-29-2006, 12:17 PM

i will take this jai over tyra Jai. anytime

lambikins · 08-29-2006, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jacobson00

i will take this jai over tyra Jai. anytime

Whew! I also thought that "Jai" was Tyra's Jai and I went

. I like this Jai so much better and can't wait to hear him sing. He's a sweetie.

Jedi_Janey · 08-29-2006, 01:01 PM

I loved Jai on "Queer Eye".

Nubi · 09-01-2006, 05:50 AM

I saw the show, and he's the best out of all of the other celebrities...he'll win it!

08-28-2006, 04:50 PM	#1
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 40,428	Jai Rodriguez Jai Rodriguez was born on Long Island, New York, on June 22, 1979. He spent his youth honing his talents anywhere he could – from community theater to church performances. He even spent his grade-school recesses finalizing the choreography for his first one-man show, “J.J.: Live at Lunch.” Rodriguez’s talents began attracting notice when he studied musical theater and performed at the BOCES Cultural Arts Center on Long Island. At 17, he was selected to play “Angel,” the lead role in the Broadway musical “Rent.” He later landed the lead role of “Zanna” in the off-Broadway musical hit “Zanna, Don't!” and a role as “Patrick Chibas” in the Lincoln Center play “Spinning into Butter” with Hope Davis. Rodriguez added to his acting credits with television and film roles that included “All My Children” and “The New Guy.” Most recently he starred in the hit Broadway musical "The Producers." Rodriguez’s television and film success inspired him to create his own cabaret at the XL Lounge in New York City, titled “Monday Night Twisted Cabaret.” Producers from “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” caught the show and found a perfect fit for their new project. As the “Culture Vulture” on cable’s hit show “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,” Rodrigueq uses his skills and social charisma to coach men on everything from working the room in a social setting to feeling comfortable on the dance floor.

08-28-2006, 05:29 PM	#2
misskitty waiting for snow Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kittyville Posts: 7,442 Blog Entries: 3	Jai is a cutie. I am amazed he has so much more talent that that which wasn't really shown on Queer Eye. I hope he does really well! __________________ Live simply ~ Love generously~ Care deeply~ Speak kindly

08-28-2006, 11:38 PM	#3
SnowflakeGirl Picture Perfect Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In the Limelight Posts: 7,348	Jai is super-duper cute, and a friend of mine has hung out with him before and he's super-duper nice! I'd love to see more of him performing. I didn't realize he did "The Producers." I love that musical, it would have been interesting to see that. __________________ *Sending good vibes and warm fuzzies your way..., SnowflakeGirl* All New AMERICA'S TOP MODEL Recaps! Premiere Pt. 1 & Pt. 2, Ep. 3, Ep. 4, Dinah's Dynamite Ep. 5, Ep. 6, Ep. 7, Ep. 8, Ep. 9, Ep. 10, Ep. 11, Finale Relive every beautiful moment of America's Next Top Model...Click here for links to prior season recaps & interviews.

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MotherSister Arugula Eating Pinko Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: the balcony Age: 25 Posts: 2,340	I have no idea who he is, but he is a handsome, handsome man. That is all. __________________ !

08-29-2006, 12:23 AM	#6
SnowflakeGirl Picture Perfect Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In the Limelight Posts: 7,348	Oh right, I forgot! He had a single out like a year ago, didn't he? Something they played at the clubs, don't remember the name. __________________ *Sending good vibes and warm fuzzies your way..., SnowflakeGirl* All New AMERICA'S TOP MODEL Recaps! Premiere Pt. 1 & Pt. 2, Ep. 3, Ep. 4, Dinah's Dynamite Ep. 5, Ep. 6, Ep. 7, Ep. 8, Ep. 9, Ep. 10, Ep. 11, Finale Relive every beautiful moment of America's Next Top Model...Click here for links to prior season recaps & interviews.

08-29-2006, 12:19 AM	#5
sleepysluggo clap clap clap Join Date: May 2003 Location: in oblivion Posts: 1,402	Jai's not only adorable, but he has an amazing singing voice.

08-29-2006, 12:17 PM	#7
jacobson00 FORT Fogey Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,932	i will take this jai over tyra Jai. anytime

08-29-2006, 01:01 PM	#9
Jedi_Janey Summer of Love BB8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 813	I loved Jai on "Queer Eye".

09-01-2006, 05:50 AM	#10
Nubi FORT Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6	I saw the show, and he's the best out of all of the other celebrities...he'll win it!