<p>Best known for his role as the “Culture Vulture” in the Emmy Award-winning show <em>Queer Eye For The Straight Guy</em>, Jai has been helping to shape American culture—and the cultural representation of the LGBTQ community—for nearly two decades.</p><p> Emmy Award-winning actor Jai Rodriguez’s career began at age 18, when he was cast as Angel in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical <em>Rent</em>. His debut was followed by productions of The Producers and Spinning Into Butter, and he created and performed the title role of Zanna in the off-Broadway sensation <em>Zanna, Don’t!</em>—and headlined another off-Broadway hit, <em>Sex Tips For Straight Women From A Gay Man</em>.</p><p>Jai made history as the “Culture Vulture” in the original <em>Queer Eye</em> “Fab Five.” The show, which lasted from 2003 through 2007, had an enormous impact on American television and on cultural representation of the LGBTQ community in America. <em>Queer Eye for the Straight Guy</em> earned Rodriguez both a Primetime Emmy Award and a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality Program, as well nominations from the PGA, People’s Choice and Teen Choice awards.</p><p> Jai has hosted and played roles in dozens of popular television series, including the ABC hit comedy <em>Malibu Country</em>, <em>Detroit 1-8-7</em>, <em>How I Met Your Mother</em>, <em>Are You There Chelsea?</em>, <em>Bones</em>, and<em> Harry’s Law</em>, a show in which he played a transgender woman. He also starred in several seasons of the Australian series <em>The Horizon</em>—the most watched LGBTQ web series in the world. In 2020, Jai starred in the HBO Max series <em>Equal</em> portraying the legendary San Francisco drag legend José Sarria, an LGBTQ history maker who was the first openly gay candidate to run for public office in the United States in 1961. Additional roles include recurring appearances in TV series such as <em>Doll Face</em>, <em>The Rookie</em>, <em>Uncoupled</em>, <em>Bosch: Legacy</em>, and <em>Eastsiders</em>. </p><p>Most recently, Jai Rodriguez is a guest star on the Fox breakout TV series <em>Fantasy Island</em>. Fans can also see him on the big screen in the first major Hollywood LGBTQ+ romantic comedy, <em>Bros</em>, from Universal Pictures.</p>
Emmy Award-Winning Actor from <em>Queer Eye for the Straight Guy</em>
<ul><li><strong>Inclusivity In The Workplace, Media, & Beyond:</strong></li><li>With over 25 years of being an out queer actor, Jai shares helpful tips on LGBTQ inclusivity including how to educate yourself and your team members on the community, their rights and how to be respectful and inclusive. Using his own life experience, Jai hilariously tackles topics that are often tricky to handle. Creating a safe environment for LGBTQ employees, like using preferred pronouns and advocating for fair workplace policies, are not just sound bytes. They are useful tools to increase productivity. </li><li><strong>Forging Your Own Path</strong></li><li>As an out, Latin actor, Jai is no stranger to the challenges one can face trying to forge ahead. Having achieved major milestones throughout his career not thought possible, he has overcome many obstacles over time and shares his own story of creating a path to success. From determining your goals, to utilizing creative solutions and battling imposter syndrome, Jai shares anecdotes of his journey that everyone can use, no matter how difficult the road ahead may be. </li><li><strong>Jai Rodriguez – Host and Emcee</strong></li><li>Between roles on Queer Eye, hosting on the Style Network, and other live events, Jai is primed to make your event a resounding success! Jai brings his unmatched charisma and larger than life personality to the stage and is ready to keep the audience engaged and energized throughout the event. With a knack for finding joy and excitement in any moment, Jai fully customizes his appearances based around your needs to ensure no two events are ever the same. </li></ul>