Jordan Rodrigues facts for kids
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Jordan Rodrigues
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Rodrigues in December 2012
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| Born | 20 July 1992 |
| Occupation | Actor, dancer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Jordan Rodrigues is an Australian actor and dancer. He was born on July 20, 1992. He is well-known for playing Trey Emory in the TV show Light as a Feather. Jordan has also appeared in popular series like Dance Academy, Home and Away, and The Fosters. More recently, he was part of the main cast of National Treasure: Edge of History.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Jordan Rodrigues was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. His parents are from Malaysia.
First Steps in Acting
Jordan's first professional acting job was in October 2003. He played young Simba in the musical The Lion King in Sydney. He performed three times a week for two and a half years. This was a big role for him, even though he had no acting training before his audition.
Dance and Drama Training
After his start on stage, Jordan trained at Brent Street for over ten years. He studied many types of dance, including jazz, ballet, and hip hop. He also took drama and singing lessons.
Career Highlights
In January 2008, Jordan decided he wanted to focus on acting. He joined an acting agency and soon got roles in commercials.
Breaking into Television
Jordan auditioned for the role of Jai Fernandez in the TV show Home and Away. He made his first appearance in March 2008. In 2009, he was nominated for a TV Week Silver Logie award. This award was for Most Popular New Talent.
In mid-2009, Jordan got a main role in the ABC series Dance Academy. He played Christian Reed, one of the main characters. In 2013, he also appeared in the Australian mini-series Better Man.
Roles in American TV Shows and Films
From 2014 to 2018, Jordan had a recurring role in the ABC family show The Fosters. He played Mat, who was a bandmate and Mariana's boyfriend. In 2015, he was a guest star in an episode of Hawaii Five-0. He also starred in the film Breaking Through as JJ. In 2017, he appeared in the movie Lady Bird.
Starting in 2018, Jordan played Trey Emory in the Hulu series Light as a Feather. This was one of his main roles.
Film and Television Appearances
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008–2009 | Home and Away | Jai Fernandez | Regular role |
| 2010–2013 | Dance Academy | Christian Reed | Main role |
| 2013 | Camp | Greg | Recurring role |
| 2013 | Better Man | Khoa Nguyen | 4 episodes |
| 2014–2018 | The Fosters | Mat | Recurring role, 38 episodes |
| 2015 | Hawaii Five-0 | Carter Akana | Episode: "Moʻo ʻolelo Pu" |
| 2016 | Faking It | Dylan a.k.a. "Shark Bait" | Recurring role |
| 2018–2019 | Light as a Feather | Trey Emory | Main role |
| 2019 | L.A.'s Finest | Arlo | Recurring role |
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | National Treasure: Edge of History | Ethan Chao | |
| 2021 | Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms | Liu Kang (voice) | Direct-to-video film |
| 2020 | Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge | Liu Kang (voice) | Direct-to-video film |
| 2017 | Bring It On: Worldwide Cheersmack | Blake | Direct-to-video film |
| Lady Bird | Miguel McPherson | Film | |
| Dance Academy: The Movie | Christian Reed | Film | |
| 2015 | Breaking Through | JJ | Film |
Stage Performances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | The Lion King | Young Simba |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Refs |
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| 2020 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Principal Performance in a Daytime Program | Light as a Feather | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Jordan Rodrigues para niños
