Vincent Rodriguez III

Vincent Rodriguez III is a Filipino-American actor, singer, and dancer who is openly gay and best known for playing the romantic lead Josh Chan on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015), making him one of the few out gay actors to portray a major straight heartthrob on network television. Rodriguez has spoken often about the significance of being a gay Asian man cast in a role that challenged Hollywood's stereotypes about masculinity and desirability. Off-screen, he has been married to his husband Gregory Wright since 2015, and he frequently advocates for LGBTQ+ visibility, Asian-American representation, and body-positive casting. His later work includes Insatiable (2018) and With Love (2021), alongside voice roles in animated series, all while maintaining a presence in musical theatre. Rodriguez's career stands as a milestone for queer Asian performers navigating an industry that has historically marginalized both identities.