Frankie A. Rodriguez is an American actor known for starring as Carlos Rodriguez on the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
Early life Rodriguez is from Selma, California and is of Mexican descent. Rodriguez is the youngest of three siblings. Rodriguez attended grade schools in Selma and later transferred to a private school earning his high school diploma in Sanger, California.
Personal life Rodriguez is part of the LGBTQ community. Since late 2019, Rodriguez has been in a relationship with fellow High School Musical: The Musical: The Series actor Joe Serafini, who plays his character's love interest on the show. In 2026, Rodriguez announced their engagement.
Career Rodriguez played the role of Mick in the Dekkoo series I'm Fine. He was promoted to series regular for the third and final season. He has had recurring and guest roles in the television series Modern Family and This Close as well as in the web series Raymond & Lane, That's the Gag, Only Children, and Going Up.
In February 2019, it was announced Rodriguez would star in the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series as Carlos Rodriguez, the color guard captain and student choreographer. The series premiered that November. Carlos is the first openly gay character in the High School Musical franchise.
In September 2025, Rodriguez joined the cast of Hulu series Chad Powers as the main role of Danny Cruz, the Catfish mascot of South Georgia football team. Rodriguez stars as a close friend and confederate of the titular character, quarterback Chad Powers, played by the series' creator, Glen Powell. The second season of the show, which premiered in September 2026, currently holds a Rotten Tomatoes approval rating of 93% based on 15 reviews.
Filmography + Television and film Year Title Role Notes 2017–2019 I'm Fine Mick Recurring role (seasons 1–2)Main role (season 3) 2018 Call Me Daddy Pedro Short film 2019 Modern Family Eduardo 2 episodes 2019 This Close Set assistant Episode: "Three's Company" 2019–2023 High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Carlos Rodriguez Main role 2020 Will & Grace Christopher Episode: "Filthy Phil, Part II” 2025–2026 Chad Powers Danny Cruz Main role
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