20 Reasons Rogelio Is The Best Character On Jane The Virgin

After recently starting to rewatch Jane the Virgin with a group of friends at school, I rediscovered the television wonder that is Rogelio De La Vega. Sure, there is the whole Jane-Rafael-Michael love triangle. And the whole plot line of a pregnant virgin. And the super dramatic drug/crime plotline. But the thing that really keeps me coming back show after show and laughing until I can't breathe is Rogelio. How do I love Rogelio? Let me count the ways.

1. He is full of inspirational advice.

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2. He understands the importance of staying connected.

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3. And then uses these social media powers for good.

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4. He's not afraid to call people out on their hypocrisy.

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5. Actually, he's hardly afraid of anything.

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6. False modesty is not his style.

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7. He knows when friendships have become too toxic.

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8. He's got mad dance skills.

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9. He refuses to be boxed in by societal labels.

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10. He is the actual master of the shady eye roll.

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11. He understands being hangry on a deep and philosophic level.

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12. He knows his strengths and uses them to his advantage.

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13. He accepts that he isn't always right and isn't afraid to apologize for his mistakes.

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14. He's all about breaking those gender stereotypes.

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15. He knows when he has something important to say.

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16. He always knows how to comfort in just the right way during times of crisis.

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17. He has all of his priorities figured out.

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18. In all seriousness though, when it counts, he really does value the important things in life.

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19. When it comes to his family, Rogelio is just a big softie at heart. And we just love him more for it.

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20. And of course, no list would be complete without his legendary hugs.

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