Matthew Rodriguez(XXI)
- Actor
Matthew Rodriguez is an award-winning actor, voice actor, singer, and model from Texas. He is best known for his role as Jose in Charliebird, winner of Best U.S. Narrative Feature at the 2025 Tribeca Festival. His credits also include The Light Between Us, Love on Delivery, Mo City: Dirty Games, Alamo City Zombies, Surviving La Llorona, A Deadly Betrayal, and other film projects. His work also extends to voice acting, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
Rodriguez received Best Youth Actor at the Vegas Movie Awards for his performance as Joseph in The Light Between Us, which also received Best Microfilm, while his original song "Siempre Te Espero," featured in the film, earned Best Song.
In 2026, Rodriguez reached another career milestone when he won a Young Artist Academy(TM) Award for his original single "Scene Stealer" in the Outstanding Music Single for Teen Male Vocalist category at the 47th Annual Young Artist Academy(TM) Awards. Rodriguez co-wrote and performed "Scene Stealer," earning recognition for his work as both a songwriter and recording artist. He has released multiple singles on major streaming platforms and continues to expand his work in music alongside his acting career.
As a model, Rodriguez has walked at New York Fashion Week, Los Angeles Fashion Week, and Miami Swim Week for multiple designers. He has also combined his music and modeling careers by performing live during New York Fashion Week events.
Matthew is also the founder and host of The Teen Trendsetters Podcast, where he interviews actors, musicians, models, filmmakers, and other professionals from the entertainment industry.
With a background in musical theater and choir, and a passion for athletics, including football, cross country, and track, Matthew's versatility both on and off the stage makes him a well-rounded young talent in entertainment and fashion.
Rodriguez received Best Youth Actor at the Vegas Movie Awards for his performance as Joseph in The Light Between Us, which also received Best Microfilm, while his original song "Siempre Te Espero," featured in the film, earned Best Song.
In 2026, Rodriguez reached another career milestone when he won a Young Artist Academy(TM) Award for his original single "Scene Stealer" in the Outstanding Music Single for Teen Male Vocalist category at the 47th Annual Young Artist Academy(TM) Awards. Rodriguez co-wrote and performed "Scene Stealer," earning recognition for his work as both a songwriter and recording artist. He has released multiple singles on major streaming platforms and continues to expand his work in music alongside his acting career.
As a model, Rodriguez has walked at New York Fashion Week, Los Angeles Fashion Week, and Miami Swim Week for multiple designers. He has also combined his music and modeling careers by performing live during New York Fashion Week events.
Matthew is also the founder and host of The Teen Trendsetters Podcast, where he interviews actors, musicians, models, filmmakers, and other professionals from the entertainment industry.
With a background in musical theater and choir, and a passion for athletics, including football, cross country, and track, Matthew's versatility both on and off the stage makes him a well-rounded young talent in entertainment and fashion.
