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Daniella Rodriguez

Daniella Rodriguez

Daniella Rodriguez (born on July 28, 1996) is a fashion model and a beauty queen. She has won the Miss Teen USA and Miss Texas beauty pageants. She is also the Fiancée of Major League Baseball player Carlos Correa.

Early Life & Education

Daniella was born and raised in Laredo, Texas.

She discovered a passion for acting as a child.

She attended acting camps and eventually appeared in independent films for the University of Texas.

She is currently attending school and majoring in Teaching and Early Childhood Development at Texas A&M International University. Over the years, she has learned that she has good Patience for kids and has developed a passion for teaching.

She plans to earn a Master's degree in School Counseling after completing her undergraduate degree. [5]

Pageants

Daniella Rodriguez is best known for her appearances and success in beauty pageants.

She credits the industry for how she acquired her communication skills: [1]

I would have honestly not been able to carry this conversation years ago. Joining pageants has definitely given me the ability to talk to people and carry a conversation much better than back then.

Miss Texas Teen USA (2013)

Daniella Rodriguez was crowned Miss Texas Teen USA in 2013

Daniella Rodriguez was crowned Miss Texas Teen USA in 2013

In 2013, at age 16, Rodriguez was named Miss Texas Teen USA.

Miss Teen USA (2013)

Daniella Rodriguez went on to compete in the Miss Teen USA 2013 beauty pageant. She was not selected as one of the finalists.

Miss Texas USA (2016)

At age 19, Daniella won the 2016 Miss Texas USA beauty pageant. She was the only contestant of Mexican descent in the pageant that year. [28] [1]

She was also the first former Miss Texas Teen USA to win the Miss Texas USA title in her first attempt.

Rodriguez became the third Latina in a row to win the competition; Lauren Guzman and Ylianna Guerra won the 2014 and 2015 Miss Texas USA pageants, respectively.

Miss USA (2016)

Daniella Rodriguez went on to compete in the Miss USA 2016 beauty pageant. She was not selected as one of the finalists.

Personal Life

Relationship with Carlos Correa

Carlos Correa proposes to Daniella Rodriguez after the Houston Astros win at the World Series

Carlos Correa proposes to Daniella Rodriguez after the Houston Astros win at the World Series

Daniella Rodriguez is the fiancée of Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa. Correa proposed to her the day he and his team won Game 7 of the 2017 World Series.

After winning the 2017 World Series, Correa proposed to Rodriguez while being interviewed for FOX Sports reporter Tom Verducci: [8]

[Winning the World Series] is everything [I thought it would be] and more. It's one of the biggest steps in my life, one of the biggest accomplishments of my life, and right now I'm about to take another big step in my life.

He then got down on one knee and asked Daniella to marry him.

[8]

After saying yes, she gave the Associated Press regarding the details. She said he really surprised her and never knew why he wanted her to stay next to him during the interview. She also says that everyone in her family knew he was going to propose except for her.

According to Dubin, her engagement ring is a custom pear-shaped diamond ring with a diamond halo and a split shank.

Dubin estimates it cost anywhere from $100,000 to $400,000.

[11]

They live together in Houston with their dog named Groot.

[9]

On December 7, 2019, the couple got married in the Dominican Republic. The couple tied the knot at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana, according to Daniella's Instagram post. "Last night I had the wedding of my dreams! Everything that I imagined was brought to life. I can’t thank all of our family and friends enough for loving us and sharing this moment with us. EXCITED TO SPEND THE REST OF MY LIFE WITH THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!!" she wrote.[51]

Interests

Daniella has also developed an interest for shooting.

Her brother taught her how to develop a steady hand while shooting and her father gave her additional pointers.

She admits to not being good at hunting because she tends to be very talkative.

[28]

Her other hobbies include acting, singing, riding four-wheelers, and jet-skiing.

[5]

When she was 7 years old, she had a jet-skiing incident at the lake with her family.

She decided to ride her dad's jet ski by herself.

She was in the middle of the lake waving at her family, thinking they would cheer her on.

[15]

She also tends to children with Down syndrome and autism. [5]

References

[1]
Citation Linkstylemagazine.com"Daniella Rodriguez is Third Latina in a Row to Win Miss Texas USA Crown" (via Houston Style Magazine )
Nov 2, 2017, 8:03 PM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comDaniella Rodriguez was crowned Miss Texas Teen USA in 2013; she represented Laredo, Texas
Nov 3, 2017, 8:56 PM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comDaniella Rodriguez was crowned Miss Texas USA in 2016
Nov 3, 2017, 8:58 PM
[4]
Citation Linkyoutube.comInterview with Daniella Rodriguez after being crowned Miss Texas Teen USA in 2013
Nov 3, 2017, 8:59 PM
[5]
Citation Linklatintimes.com"Miss USA 2016: 8 Things To Know About Daniella Rodriguez, Beauty Queen Representing Texas"
Nov 2, 2017, 8:24 PM
[6]
Citation Linkyoutube.comMiss Texas throws out ceremonial first pitch
Nov 2, 2017, 8:28 PM
[7]
Citation Linkyoutube.comDaniella Rodriguez (Miss Texas, USA 2016) walks down a hallway with a book on her head
Nov 2, 2017, 8:30 PM
[8]
Citation Linkyoutube.comCarlos Correa proposes to Daniella Rodriguez after the Houston Astros win at the World Series
Nov 2, 2017, 8:31 PM
[9]
Citation Linkinstagram.comDaniella Rodriguez filming Carlos Correa and their dog Groot playing fetch with a baseball
Nov 2, 2017, 8:32 PM
[10]
Citation Linkapnews.com"2 Rings!Astros’ Carlos Correa makes post-title proposal"
Nov 2, 2017, 8:46 PM
[11]
Citation Linkmysanantonio.comWhat to know about the ring Carlos Correa used to propose to Miss Texas USA Daniella Rodriguez
Nov 2, 2017, 8:48 PM
[12]
Citation Linkyoutube.comDaniella Rodriguez wins Miss Texas USA 2016
Nov 2, 2017, 8:50 PM
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Citation Linktwitter.comDaniella Rodriguez's Twitter
Nov 2, 2017, 8:51 PM
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Citation Linkinstagram.comDaniella Rodriguez's Instagram
Nov 2, 2017, 8:52 PM
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Citation Linkyoutube.com2013 Miss Teen USA - Texas - Daniella Rodriguez
Nov 2, 2017, 8:55 PM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comDaniella Rodriguez in an evening gown at the Miss USA 2016 beauty pageant
Nov 2, 2017, 7:41 PM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comDaniella Rodriguez: winner of the 2016 Miss Texas USA beauty pageant
Nov 2, 2017, 7:42 PM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comDaniella Rodriguez (Miss Texas) standing next to Kelsey Schmidt (Miss Washington)
Nov 2, 2017, 7:43 PM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comDaniella Rodriguez in a swimsuit walking down an aisle at the Miss Texas USA beauty pageant
Nov 2, 2017, 7:44 PM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comDaniella Rodriguez posing in a swimsuit at the Miss USA beauty pageant
Nov 2, 2017, 7:44 PM