Years before Hollywood accolades and lead roles, actor Gina Rodriguez, 37, had a conversation with her father that changed everything. Rodriguez's parents had gone to see her perform as a young Kahlo for the American Stage’s 2013 production: "Casa Blue, the Last Moments in the Life of Frida Kahlo." After the performance, her father told her, "You can do this.” She recounted this story to LATINA during a video chat in late January. "That was it. That's all I ever wanted to hear … that was the moment I made it," she said, smiling.