Vero Rodríguez

Vero Rodríguez
Born
Verónica Rodríguez

(1987-03-26) 26 March 1987 (age 37)
Mexico City, Mexico
Other namesVero la Güera, La Güera de Amor
Alma materUniversidad Iberoamericana
Occupations
  • Sports journalist
  • television host
  • sideline reporter
  • model
Years active2007–present
TelevisionAgenda Fox Sports
Lo Mejor de Fox Sports
Spouse
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(m. 2019)​

Verónica Rodríguez (born 26 March 1987)[1][2] is a Mexican sports journalist and television host. She is best known for her tenure with Fox Sports Mexico and Fox Deportes, where she anchored programs such as Agenda Fox Sports and Lo Mejor de Fox Sports from 2014 to 2021.

Early life and education

Verónica Rodríguez was born on 26 March 1987 in Mexico City. As a child, she became deeply fascinated with sports and the emotions it evokes.[3] She studied communications at Universidad Iberoamericana and graduated with honors in 2010.[4][5]

Career

Rodríguez began her career as a reporter on Pumas TV in 2007. On the show, she covered the daily life of her favorite football club, UNAM Pumas. She hosted the show while she was in university, and was invited to join by a classmate, who was a producer for the show.[6] After graduating from university, she worked for MVS Televisión, where she co-hosted the program Locas por el Fútbol.[7][8] She has also contributed to the sports website Medio Tiempo.[9]

Rodríguez was signed to Fox Sports Latin America in 2014 after several years of auditioning.[10] She began hosting the sports entertainment program Fox Para Todos[11] and La Previa del fin de Semana, which were previews of upcoming Pachuca and León matches and were aired before each game.[12] She also became a sideline reporter for Liga MX and Liga MX Feminil matches.[13][14]

In 2016, Rodríguez covered the Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,[15] as well as the UEFA Champions League Final held in Milan, Italy.[16] In 2017, she began hosting the sports entertainment program Lo Mejor de Fox Sports,[17] and the wrestling news program WWE Saturday Night alongside Jimena Sánchez.[18][19] Through WWE Saturday Night, she covered several editions of Wrestlemania,[20] Summerslam,[21] Monday Night Raw,[22] and live events across Mexico.[23][24]

In 2018, Rodríguez began anchoring Agenda Fox Sports, a morning sports news program that airs in Latin America on Fox Sports and in the United States on Fox Deportes.[25][26] She has also served as a reporter for Formula 1 and Formula E races.[27][28] In 2019, she covered the UEFA Champions League Final held in Madrid, Spain.[29]

In January 2020, Rodríguez announced that she would be taking a short break from Fox Sports because she was moving from Mexico to the United States.[30] Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, she was able to continue hosting her usual programs for a while at home.[31] However, due to personal issues, she had to continue her break.[32][33] During her absence, she contributed to other sports websites, podcasts, and shows.[34] She returned to Fox Sports on 3 May 2021, during an episode of Agenda Fox Sports.[35] In addition to hosting programs and covering events for Fox Sports Mexico, Rodríguez was a Spanish broadcaster and ambassador for the English football club Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.[36] Rodríguez was laid off from Fox Sports Mexico and Fox Deportes in November 2021.[37][38]

Other ventures

Rodríguez identifies as a feminist. In 2017, she helped launch Versus, a non-profit, non-government organization, co-founded by her colleague Marion Reimers, devoted to combating gender, racial, and class discrimination in sports journalism.[39] Rodríguez was featured in the organization's video launch alongside Reimers and Jimena Sánchez, as they show how they are met with a string of harmful and sexist messages on their social media accounts, because of their role as women in sports.[40]

Rodríguez has been featured in numerous publications — including EstiloDF, NYLON Español, and Quien.[41][42] In June 2019, she was featured in that month's issue of Maxim Mexico.[43][44][45]

Personal life

Rodríguez is an avid supporter of the Mexican football club UNAM Pumas, and has credited the club for sparking her love for sports.[46][47] She is also a supporter of the Italian football club Juventus.[48] Her hobbies include spending time at the beach, surfing, art, and photography.[49]

On 19 August 2019, Rodríguez married Irish professional wrestler Fergal Devitt, better known as Finn Bálor, in a private ceremony in Tulum.[50] They had confirmed their relationship in June that year, during an interview at the UEFA Champions League final,[51] and Devitt proposed to Rodríguez the following day. They reside in Orlando, Florida.[52]

Coverage

Rodríguez has covered the following events and leagues for Fox Sports Mexico:

References

  1. ^ publimetro (26 March 2018). "La 'güera' Vero Rodríguez está de fiesta por su cumpleaños". Publimetro Test. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  2. ^ "'La Güera' Rodríguez celebra su cumpleaños derrochando sensualidad (FOTOS) | La Neta Noticias" (in Spanish). 27 March 2018. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  3. ^ Bolavip (25 April 2020). "Vero Rodríguez: "Me considero una de las figuras más completas del periodismo deportivo"". Bolavip (in European Spanish). Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  4. ^ Vero Rodríguez [@verockstar] (5 March 2010). "Recibo mi título y ahora no quiero irme de la Ibero, creo q hasta me tomaré un cafe mientras derramo làgrimas." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. ^ Vero Rodríguez [@verockstar] (29 May 2019). "¿Y si en vez de reírte a lo güey, mejoras tu ortografía ? Sí, te lo dice una licenciada graduada con honores. 😘" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. ^ "Conoce a las conductoras de WWE Saturday Night". WWE (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  7. ^ "WWE about to sign Fox Sports Latin America host | Superfights". en.superluchas.com. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Copa das Confederações: Vero Rodríguez disputa com Inés Sainz posto de repórter-musa mexicana". Extra Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). 24 June 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  9. ^ Tiempo, Medio. "El MEDALLERO CON VERO RODRIGUEZ, 13 de Octubre del 2011". Dailymotion (in European Spanish). Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  10. ^ Bolavip (8 April 2020). "Vero Rodríguez reveló cómo hizo para entrar en Fox Sports". Bolavip (in European Spanish). Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  11. ^ "¡Hasta siempre FOX Para Todos! | FOX Sports". www.foxsports.com.mx. 29 July 2016. Archived from the original on 15 February 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  12. ^ @FOXSportsMX (1 April 2018). "¡REGRESA EL FUTBOL AL HIDALGO! #TuzosxFOX No te pierdas la previa del Pachuca vs. Monterrey con @RaulOrvananos. @santipuente, @betogarciaaspe8, @TonyVallsFox & @verockstar. En vivo por FOX Sports 2 y plataformas digitales: https://goo.gl/rA5f11" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ^ @FOXSportsMX (6 May 2017). "#LaFieraxFOX Ya está la hermosa @verockstar con lo mejor de León vs. Cruz Azul; en FOX Sports 2 y App! http://goo.gl/bW4hYx" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ^ @FOXSportsMX (25 November 2017). "ÚNANSE A LA PREVIA #FinalFemenilxFOX @verockstar y @TonyVallsFox están preparados con los últimos detalles de la vuelta entre Chivas y Pachuca" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  15. ^ Editorial, FOX Sports (12 August 2016). "Vero Rodríguez visitó el emblema de Río". FOX Sports (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 September 2021.
  16. ^ @FOXSportsMX (26 May 2016). "¡YA LLEGÓ! #ChampionsxFOX La sexy @verockstar ya está en Milán para vivir la gran final y le tocó momento especial" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  17. ^ "Mick Foley: "Me gustaría ver a Seth Rollins ganando" | FOX Sports". www.foxsports.com.mx. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2021.[permanent dead link‍]
  18. ^ "WWE, FOX Sports Mexico announce exclusive weekly Spanish language program". WWE. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  19. ^ Franco, Sander (21 May 2018). "Verónica Rodríguez: "El periodismo deportivo es lo que más me hace sonreír"". Noticias de El Salvador - elsalvador.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  20. ^ "Jimena Sánchez y Vero Rodríguez conquistan Wrestlemania". Vanguardia MX (in Spanish). 6 April 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  21. ^ @FOXSportsMX (9 August 2019). "¡NO LO HAGAN ENOJAR! 😱 #WWExFOX En el Media Day de #SummerSlam, Drew McIntyre le contó a @verockstar que podría haber sorpresas 🎉🎉 @wweespanol" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  22. ^ "¡JIMENA Y VERO ESTUVIERON EN WALL STREET! | FOX Sports". www.foxsports.com.mx. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  23. ^ @FOXSportsMX (2 December 2018). "¡GRAN NOCHE! #WWExFOX Así vivieron @verockstar y @jimenaofficial el WWE Live Event México. ¡Pronto las entrevistas y cobertura del evento!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  24. ^ "Fox Sports Host Veronica Rodriguez Reportedly In Talks With WWE". Se Scoops | Wrestling News, Results & Interviews. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  25. ^ Agenda FOX Sports MX [@AgendaFOXSports] (14 May 2018). "El nuevo #AgendaFOXSports ☀️☝🏻" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  26. ^ Deportes, F. O. X. "Agenda FS: ¿Qué necesitan los equipos para clasificar a la Liguilla?". Agenda FS: ¿Qué necesitan los equipos para clasificar a la Liguilla? (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  27. ^ @FOXSportsMX (25 October 2016). "¡ARRANCA! #F1xFOX Con toda la adrenalina @verockstar @chacho_lml y @GP1FOXSPORTS te llevan el Fast Show ¡Míralo en FOX Sports y nuestra App!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  28. ^ @FOXSportsMX (18 February 2017). "LISTA #FormulaExFOX @Verockstar se prepara para una vuelta rápida en el Safety Car, junto a Alejandro Agag, CEO de Formula E." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  29. ^ "FOX Sports trae la cobertura más completa Final Champions League". Futbol Total: Un juego auténtico lleno de nobleza y emoción. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  30. ^ "Vero Rodríguez se despide de Fox Sports". 30 January 2020. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2021. La conductora de 32 años de edad, Verónica Rodríguez, ha anunciado su salida de la cadena Fox Sports, aunque ha indicado que es de forma temporal.
  31. ^ "Vero Rodríguez de Fox Sports explota por posible regreso de Renato Ibarra a la Liga MX". Futbol RF (in Mexican Spanish). 30 April 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  32. ^ "Liga MX: Verónica Rodríguez aclara su ausencia en los programas de Fox Sports". Soy Fútbol (in European Spanish). Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  33. ^ Bolavip (26 May 2020). "Verónica Rodríguez explicó el porqué de su ausencia en Fox Sports con un video". Bolavip (in European Spanish). Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  34. ^ "Liga MX: Verónica Rodríguez arremete por la posible mudanza de Monarcas Morelia". Soy Fútbol (in European Spanish). Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  35. ^ Vero Rodríguez [@verockstar] (3 May 2021). "¡Estoy de regreso cracks !! Agradezco profundamente compartirlo con ustedes 🤍🙌🏼" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  36. ^ "Mosquera | 'Quiero probar lo que tengo'". www.wolves.co.uk. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
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  38. ^ "Fox Sports México: FILTRAN lista de famosos que serán DESPEDIDOS en diciembre 2021". www.terra.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  39. ^ "¿Quiénes sómos?". Versus (in Spanish). 9 February 2018. Archived from the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  40. ^ "Video exhibe el acoso sexual que reciben presentadoras de Fox Sports". Diario La Prensa (in Spanish). Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  41. ^ "Retamos a la "it girl" de Fox Sports, Vero Rodríguez". Quién (in Spanish). 18 September 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  42. ^ "BOBO Sports on Twitter: "Su mejor entrevista, su gesto de la suerte y el papel de la mujer en el medio deportivo... De todo esto y un poco más habla @verockstar en @EstiloDF"". Twitter. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  43. ^ "3 confesiones de Vero Rodríguez". www.maximmexico.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  44. ^ "Preguntas incómodas con Vero Rodríguez". www.maximmexico.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  45. ^ "Vero Rodríguez se atrevió a predecir quién ganará la Champions 2019". www.maximmexico.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  46. ^ Oro, Dale Azul y (24 April 2020). "Vero Rodríguez y su amor por Pumas UNAM: "Fue un gran vínculo familiar"". Dale Pumas (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  47. ^ "Pumas UNAM: Verónica Rodríguez celebró con coquetas fotos la remontada sobre Cruz Azul". Soy Fútbol (in European Spanish). Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  48. ^ Bolavip (11 July 2018). "Vero Rodríguez le dio la bienvenida a Cristiano a Juventus". Bolavip (in European Spanish). Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  49. ^ "Vero, toda una atleta profesional en el surf | FOX Sports". www.foxsports.com.mx. 10 August 2016. Archived from the original on 8 February 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  50. ^ "Finn Balor Confirms Marriage To Fox Sports Reporter Veronica Rodriguez | Fightful Wrestling". www.fightful.com. 24 August 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  51. ^ Jenkins, H. (10 May 2019). "Fans Calling Out Finn Balor For Dating Television Personality". Ringside News. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  52. ^ "Finn Balor And Fox Sports Host Veronica Rodriguez Confirm Their Relationship (Video, Photo)". Wrestling Inc. June 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2021.