We’re supposed to be filming an interview in Hampstead Heath – one of her favourite places – but the heavens have burst. It’s not just raining cats and dogs, but otters, dolphins and multiple other water-dwelling mammals.<\/p>\n
As the monsoon monsoons, our lights and cameras are hastily scooped up and moved into the beautiful Victorian kitchen of nearby Kenwood House.<\/p>\n
It’s a scramble, but everything’s in place (just) when Rodrigo arrives – not a hair out of place, after a short but windy walk from her car to the set.<\/p>\n
Although it’s an early start, the 23-year-old has already been working. On the journey over, she made final tweaks to a new song called Maggots For Brains, just 10 days before its release.<\/p>\n
“I love that song musically, and there’s a lot going on – a lot of harmonies – and literally in the car, I was like, turn that backing vocal up just one decibel,” she says.<\/p>\n
“I was getting kind of weird about it. Nobody else will notice.”<\/p>\n
We’ve chosen Hampstead Heath because it’s one of Rodrigo’s favourite places in London \u2013 an open space where she can generally walk around without being bothered.<\/p>\n
“It’s the best place to hang out,” she says. “Nobody’s ever been weird, I guess because it’s so spread out?<\/p>\n
“One time, I even saw someone propose. I was sitting on a bench, and I looked over, and there was a huge commotion, and all the couple’s friends were there. It was so sweet.”<\/p>\n
It’s a scenario she’s dreamt about. Ideally, Rodrigo would also receive an outdoor proposal in New York’s Central Park.<\/p>\n
“I’d love it if someone paid for a placard on one of the benches that said, ‘Will you marry me?’,” she laughs. “Then you’d sit down and you’re like, ‘Oh my God!’<\/p>\n
“So spread the word… Hopefully my future husband will see this.”<\/p>\n
If youareout there, prospective Mr Rodrigo, you should also know your wedding song has been pre-selected.<\/p>\n
“It’s going to beI Melt with You by Modern English,” Rodrigo says, humming the intro.<\/p>\n
“Imagine kissing and then walking back down the aisle to that? I love that song.”<\/p>\n
It’s reassuring to hear her faith in love remains intact.<\/p>\n
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