Gina Rodriguez Stuns at a Gala Amid Exciting Casting News!

Gina Rodriguez looks gorgeous while walking the red carpet at the 2017 Ballet Hispanico Carnaval Gala on Monday night (May 15) at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.

The 32-year-old actress was at the event to help honor her Jane the Virgin on-screen grandmother Rita Moreno.

Gina had some exciting news that day – she has landed the lead role in the upcoming movie Miss Bala, a remake of the 2011 Oscar-nominated film.

Gina is set to play “Gloria Meyer who, after her friend Suzu goes missing in Tijuana, finds herself a pawn in a dangerous game being played by the CIA, the DEA and a charismatic young crime boss,” according to Deadline. She will appear in the film alongside newcomer Ismael Cruz Córdova.

FYI: Gina is wearing a By Johnny dress.