Regina Aquino is an actress from Washington, D.C. [1] [2] [3]
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Aquino is the first Filipino American actress to receive a Helen Hayes Award (2019). Aquino was nominated and received the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play for her work in the play The Events. [1] [4] [5] [6] In her acceptance speech, Aquino highlighted the significance of winning during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and expressed pride in being from the District of Columbia. [3] That same year, Washingtonian Magazine included her in a list of D.C.'s 10 biggest theater stars. [7]
Aquino began performing at a young age, appearing in her first play in second grade. [3] She graduated from Duke Ellington School of the Arts, where she studied theatre. [3] In addition to acting, Aquino has worked as producer, writer, and director of the documentary film Faith Healers. [8]
Throughout her career, she has been a vocal advocate for diversity and representation in theater, challenging stereotypes and emphasizing the importance of authentic storytelling. [3] [6]