Olivia Rodrigo Biography
Olivia Rodrigo is a famous American singer-songwriter and actress who is well known for her roles as Paige Olvera on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark a role she played for three seasons. She also played as Nini Salazar-Roberts on the Disney+ mockumentary series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
In February of 2019, Rodrigo was cast in the starring role of Nini Salazar-Roberts on the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, which premiered in November of 2019. For the show’s soundtrack, Olivia wrote “All I Want” and co-wrote “Just for a Moment” with co-star Joshua Bassett. She was honored for her performance, with Joel Keller from Decider describing her as “especially magnetic”.
In 2020, Olivia signed with Interscope and Geffen Records. Rodrigo negotiated the record deal to secure her the ownership of the masters of her music. In addition, in 2021, she released her debut single, “Drivers License.” The single topped several charts worldwide which gave her a breakthrough.
Similarly, the single was followed by prosperous singles “Deja Vu” and “Good 4 u”, spearheading the release of her debut studio album, Sour, on May 21, 2021, to critical acclaim. Rodrigo first appeared onscreen in an Old Navy commercial. Moreover, in 2015, at the age of 12, she made her acting debut portraying the lead role of Grace Thomas in the direct-to-video film Am American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success.
Furthermore, Olivia has been described as pop, pop-rock, teen pop, indie pop, alternative pop, and also a bubblegum pop artist. Her idols and main musical inspirations are Taylor Swift and Lorde. As well, she dubbed herself Swift’s biggest fan “in the whole world”.
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Moreover, on July 13, 2021, Olivia was involved in a White House effort to promote COVID-19 vaccinations among young people in the United States. She met with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Chief Medical Advisor Anthony Fauci, to discuss her efforts.
According to a CNN report, Olivia will record videos about the significance of young people getting vaccinated, including answering questions the youth have regarding the vaccination. Rodrigo is also an institute speaker and panelist for the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.
Olivia Rodrigo Age
How old is Olivia Rodrigo? Rodrigo is 20 years old as of 2023. She was born Olivia Isabel Rodrigo on February 20, 2003, in Temecula, California, United States of America. In addition, Olivia celebrates her birthday on the 20th of February and her zodiac sign is Leo. Olivia’s nationality is American.
Olivia Rodrigo Parents
Olivia was born on February 20, 2003, at Rancho Springs Medical Center in Murrieta, California. She is a Filipino American and she lived and grew up in Temecula. Her dad works as a family therapist while her mother works as a school teacher. Moreover, Rodrigo’s dad is of Filipino descent while her mother has German and Irish ancestry. Olivia has stated that her paternal great-grandfather moved from the Philippines to the United States as a teenager, and her family follows Filipino traditions and cuisine.
Olivia began taking vocal lessons in kindergarten and learned to play piano after a short while. She started taking acting and singing classes at the age of six and began acting in theater productions at Lisa J. Mails Elementary School and Dorothy McElhinney Middle School. Further, she was playing guitar by age 12. She grew up listening to her parents’ best alternative rock music, such as from the bands No Doubt, the White Stripes, Pearl Jam, and Green Day.
Olivia became interested in songwriting after listening to country music, especially American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. She then moved to Los Angeles when she landed her role on Bizaardvark.
Olivia Rodrigo Boyfriend
Rodrigo is currently in a relationship with 24-year-old producer Adam Faze. Olivia and Adam appeared ‘unfazed’ while making out in a passionate session in Los Angeles with paparazzi photographing their private moments. Standing next to a Range Rover Sport, the two were seen kissing passionately and stroking one other in what appeared to be a heated make-out session. Previously, she dated her High School Musical: The Musical: The Series co-star Joshua Bassett.
Olivia Rodrigo Height
Rodrigo stands at an average height of 5 feet 5 inches tall (1.65 m). In addition, she has dark brown eyes and brown hair color.
Olivia Rodrigo Net Worth
How much is Olivia Rodrigo worth? Rodrigo has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Her wealth stems mainly from her career as a singer-songwriter and actress.