10 Things You Didn't Know About Michelle Rodriguez
10. Her Legal First Name Is Actually "Mayte"
She may be known the world over as "Michelle Rodriguez", and that may be the way her name appears on film credits, but the lead Fast & Furious actress actually has a different first name. "Mayte" is Rodriguez's original given name - and it is of Basque origin, meaning "beloved" - while "Michelle" is actually her middle name. However, the actress chose "Michelle" as her name to be featured in film credits, although she has never confirmed publicly the reason behind this selection.
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