How N.J.’s Mj Rodriguez became ‘Pose’ royalty, and why she deserves all the flowers Updated May 03, 2021; Posted May 02, 2021 In the third and final season of "Pose," Mj Rodriguez says goodbye to Blanca, the character who made her a name in TV. The Newark actor's star has risen significantly since the show debuted in 2018. Pari Dukovic | FX Facebook Share The crowd is hushed as a song cues up on the speakers. “O say can you see … " “By the dawn’s early light …” The spotlight is on Rodriguez. She lip-syncs each word of the national anthem sitting in a wheelchair, wearing a peach zip-up jacket reminiscent of Houston’s gameday look. As momentum builds, she smiles, clasping her chest. The room erupts in cheers.