Born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Rodrigo debuted in a theater production of "Romeo and Juliet" in 2004.

The first role in a film was in 2005 in the short "O homem que sonhava fotografia". Ever since, Rodrigo landed leading and supporting roles in over twenty plays, several commercials, prints and also TV shows.

Rodrigo's career also involves writing and directing. His first short play, "O Salto", which he also directed and acted in it, was nominated for best script, best play, best director and best actor in several theater festivals.