From BET’s Spotlight to Fashion Icon: The Evolution of Rocsi Diaz

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Rocsi Diaz is a Honduran-born American television personality, model, actress, and producer with a diverse career spanning hosting, acting, and producing roles. She gained fame as the co-host of BET’s “106 & Park” from 2006 to 2012 and served as a correspondent for “Entertainment Tonight” between 2013 and 2014.

Jeremy Piven and Rocsi Diaz on BET's Jeremy Piven and Rocsi Diaz on BET’s “106 & Park” in August 2009 (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

Diaz has also made her mark in the film industry with roles in several movies, including “Gang of Roses II: Next Generation,” “The Last Letter,” “Soul Ties,” “The Bounce Back,” “Armed,” and “Always and Forever,” as well as appearances on TV series such as “Brothers,” “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” and “Hit the Floor.”

Beyond her on-screen presence, she executive produced the web series “Blog Life” in 2016 and has hosted TV shows like “Dating Naked” and “Alter Ego,” as well as the radio program “Rocsi on the Radio.” In 2022, she became a contributor to ABC’s “GMA3: What You Need to Know.” As of 2024, Rocsi Diaz has an estimated net worth of $3 million.

Rocsi Diaz channels effortless style in a breezy white blouse tucked into chic high-waisted jeans outside the 'Good Morning America' studios in New York City on August 24, 2023Rocsi Diaz channels effortless style in a breezy white blouse tucked into chic high-waisted jeans outside the ‘Good Morning America’ studios in New York City on August 24, 2023 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)

After winning the BET New Faces Contest, she became a co-host with Terrence Jenkins (“Terrence J.”) of the American hip hop and R&B music video show in 2006. Before her television breakthrough, she was a midday-hour DJ for the Chicago market’s WPWX (92.3).

After hosting the show for several years, Rocsi and Terrence J announced they would leave in May 2012.

Tyrese Gibson, Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas, and Rocsi Diaz visit BET's (L-R) Tyrese Gibson, Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas, and Rocsi Diaz visit BET’s “106 & Park” at BET Studios on February 14, 2012, in New York City (Credit: Delaney / WENN)

In September 2013, Rocsi Diaz, who measures 5ft 1 ¾ (156.8 cm), was a pleasant and stunning surprise during New York Fashion Week. While we expected many style stars to shine, the TV host also made her mark with fabulous wardrobe choices.

We especially love Rocsi’s fabulous high heels, which boosted her height. The petite television personality showed off her hot feet in simple pumps, edgy boots, and stylish sandals.

1. Rocsi Diaz’s Top Pick: Nicholas Kirkwood Scalloped Gladiator Boots

Our favorite (and Rocsi’s best) look from Fashion Week was her summer-inspired ensemble for the Hervé Léger fashion show. She flashed her legs in lace shorts with a printed long-sleeved top paired with stunning Nicholas Kirkwood scalloped gladiator boots.

Casual-chic Rocsi Diaz in Nicholas Kirkwood gladiator boots for the Hervé Léger fashion showCasual-chic Rocsi Diaz in Nicholas Kirkwood gladiator boots for the Hervé Léger fashion show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City on September 8, 2013 (Credit: Ryan / Try CW / DJDM / WENN)

These boots are very similar to Selena Gomez’s pair, except that Rocsi’s shoes have gold heels.

Rocsi Diaz showed off her hot feet in gladiator bootsRocsi Diaz showed off her hot feet in gladiator boots (Credit: Ryan / Try CW / DJDM / WENN)

We couldn’t find her exact pair, but we did find a few ankle-length alternatives:

Nicholas Kirkwood White Leather Cutout SandalsNicholas Kirkwood White Leather Cutout Sandals, €460

Nicholas Kirkwood Black Suede Cutout SandalsNicholas Kirkwood Black Suede Cutout Sandals, €575

2. Edgy Elegance: Rocsi’s Christian Louboutin “Taclou” Booties

While Rocsi was casual chic in her gladiator boots, she changed her style for the Zac Posen show.

Rocsi's ensemble and Christian Louboutin spiked booties for the Zac Posen showRocsi’s ensemble and Christian Louboutin spiked booties for the Zac Posen show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City on September 9, 2013 (Credit: Rocsi Diaz’s Instagram)

She went for an edgier look with a leather mini dress and added several inches of height with Christian Louboutin spike-heeled “Taclou” booties in black suede that you can buy at Mytheresa.

Rocsi Diaz loves Christian Louboutin's spike-heeled “Taclou” bootiesRocsi Diaz loves Christian Louboutin’s spike-heeled “Taclou” booties (Credit: Rocsi Diaz’s Instagram)

We know she loves these cool booties as much as we do since she shared some photos on Instagram. Do you love them, too?

Christian Louboutin “Taclou” BootiesChristian Louboutin “Taclou” Booties, $1,295

3. Classic Chic: Rocsi Diaz in Christian Louboutin “Pigalle” Pumps

Rocsi showed us her cool-chic side in Christian Louboutin’s “Pigalle” pumps for the Reem Acra show. She paired them with a funky, bright Rag & Bone ensemble. We love the color on her.

Rocsi in a bright dress and nude Christian Louboutin "Pigalle" pumpsRocsi in a bright dress and nude Christian Louboutin “Pigalle” pumps for the Reem Acra show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City on September 10, 2013 (Credit: Rocsi Diaz’s Instagram)

Who said you couldn’t be comfortable and stylish at the same time? Rocsi shows us it’s possible to be both.

The Entertainment Tonight host being comfortable yet stylish in a Greylin ensembleThe Entertainment Tonight host is comfortable yet stylish in a Greylin ensemble paired with her nude “Pigalle” pumps for the Badgley Mischka runway show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City on September 10, 2013 (Credit: Ryan / Try CW / DJDM / WENN)

For the Badgley Mischka runway show, the trendsetter wore a matching printed top and pants from Greylin paired with her height-boosting Louboutin “Pigalle” pumps.

Rocsi Diaz's nude Christian Louboutin “Pigalle” pumpsRocsi Diaz’s nude Christian Louboutin “Pigalle” pumps (Credit: Ryan / Try CW / DJDM / WENN)

Do you think she pulled off the comfortable attire with style?

Christian Louboutin “Pigalle” Pumps in NudeChristian Louboutin “Pigalle” Pumps in Nude, $625

4. Lace Pattern Perfection: Rocsi’s “Pigaresille” Pumps by Christian Louboutin

We can add Rocsi to the long list of stars who love Loubis because one of our favorite looks was her ensemble for the US Weekly “Most Stylish New Yorkers” bash, where she wore another pair of Louboutin pumps.

Rocsi flaunted her legs for Us Weekly's "Most Stylish New Yorkers" bashRocsi flaunted her legs for Us Weekly’s “Most Stylish New Yorkers” bash at Club Harlow in New York City on September 10, 2013 (Credit: Ryan / Try CW / DJDM / WENN)

For this event, she went with the “Pigaresille” lace-patterned pumps you can buy at Nordstrom.

Rocsi showed off her feet in “Pigaresille” lace-patterned pumpsRocsi showed off her feet in “Pigaresille” lace-patterned pumps (Credit: Ryan / Try CW / DJDM / WENN)

Christian Louboutin “Pigaresille” PumpsChristian Louboutin “Pigaresille” Pumps, $795

5. Posh Style: Rocsi Diaz in Casadei Gray Suede Pumps

Another look we loved on Rocsi was her posh outfit for the Michael Kors fashion show. She wore a color-blocked Victoria Beckham dress paired with gray suede pumps from Casadei.

Rocsi in a dress by Posh Spice, Victoria Beckham, and Casadei platform pumps in gray suedeRocsi in a dress by Posh Spice, Victoria Beckham, and Casadei platform pumps in gray suede for the Michael Kors fashion show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City on September 11, 2013 (Credit: Rocsi Diaz’s Instagram)

Casadei Gray Suede PumpsCasadei Gray Suede Pumps, $400

6. Rocsi’s Glamorous Footwear: Gold Ankle-Strap Sandals

Even though Rocsi wasn’t attending a runway show, she kept her wardrobe stylish with leather Rag & Bone bottoms and a graphic-print jumper by Clover Canyon.

The stylish celeb rocking leather bottoms with a graphic jumperThe stylish celeb rocking leather bottoms with a graphic jumper paired with black-and-gold ankle-strap sandals at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City on September 12, 2013

We wish we knew where she got her black-and-gold ankle-strap sandals. They look like Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, but we’re not sure about that. Can you help us ID them?

Giuseppe Zanotti Gold Ankle-Strap SandalsGiuseppe Zanotti Gold Ankle-Strap Sandals, $1,295

So, which of this style star’s ensembles do you like best?