Justin Baldoni and Gina Rodriguez She evolved from on-screen love interests to best friends.
The duo met on set Jane the Virginwhich premiered on The CW in 2014. Based on a Venezuelan television series, Jane the Virgin It starred Rodriguez as a religious man Virgin Jane who became pregnant after an accidental artificial insemination by a gynecologist while Baldoni played Rafael also known as the father of her child.
Before the story of Jane the Virgin ended after five seasons, Baldoni Reflects on the effect It was the show of his life.
“What a magical experience it was,” @cwjanethevirgin wrote via Instagram in 2019. “Even from the test, there was something very special/magical about it,” he wrote via Instagram in 2019. “It’s a longer story for another time but we set our intention from the beginning (actually before the official start) To be of service with our work. Love @hereisgina – so proud of all the bad magic she's making right now.
Baldoni He went on to praise Rodriguez As a scene partner, she added in a separate post: “So proud of my sister @hereisgina. I've been watching her create magic for the past 5 years, and I've seen how hard she works on and off screen to make a difference and make a difference.”
He continued: “It deals with the work between the scenes, the love and respect for the crew and family, the 14 hour days and the pressure on the weekends, the struggle for representation and sponsorship to always look to recruit and employ the marginalized and underrepresented.” . She is full of love and talent and I am so proud to call her a friend.
Rodriguez He was proud of Donnie Amidst his success as a director and producer. “Justin is also one of my best friends and we talk all the time,” she said exclusively. Us Weekly In August 2024.
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