Rodrigo has a lot to be proud of. One thing that she's especially happy to represent is her family heritage. Rodrigo is Filipino through her father's side of the family. She has spoken admiringly about her great-grandfather's immigration to the United States. Apart from passing on her family story, Rodrigo continues to celebrate her heritage in her own life. She has stated that her paternal great-grandfather emigrated from the Philippines as a teenager and her family follows Filipino traditions and cuisine.