Estelita Rodriguez Video | Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi

Estelita Rodriguez (1928–1966) was a Cuban actress best known for her roles in many Roy Rogers Republic westerns, and her role in Howard Hawks' western classic Rio Bravo. Rodriguez's career began in 1942 when she was won a contract with MGM at the age of 15, and continued to go to MGM school in preparation to make a movie. However, MGM dropped her at the last minute, and Rodriguez traveled back to New York until 1949 when she signed a 5- picture deal with Republic. Her first movie was Belle of Old Mexico. Though it made her career take a better turn, Rodriguez did not enjoy making the... MORE

Estelita Rodriguez (1928–1966) was a Cuban actress best known for her roles in many Roy Rogers Republic westerns, and her role in Howard Hawks' western classic Rio Bravo. Rodriguez's career began in 1942 when she was won a contract with MGM at the age of 15, and continued to go to MGM school in preparation to make a movie. However, MGM dropped her at the last minute, and Rodriguez traveled back to New York until 1949 when she signed a 5- picture deal with Republic. Her first movie was Belle of Old Mexico. Though it made her career take a better turn, Rodriguez did not enjoy making the movie, and reportedly said the following, "Everyone treats me like a kid. I am a mother." Soon after this, she starred with western favorites Roy Rogers and Dale Evans in Twilight in the Sierras in 1950 and In Old Amarillo with Rogers. In 1952, she concluded her career with Republic in 1952, and her last film was Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter. During the days of her early career, Rodriguez married Mexican singer Chu-Chu Martinez, however, the date of their marriage is unknown at this time. They had one child together, Nina (1946). They divorced in 1947. In January 1953, Rodriguez married LESS