Regina Aquino

Regina Aquino is an actress from Washington, D.C.
Aquino is the first Filipino American actress to receive a Helen Hayes Award. Aquino was nominated and received the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play for her work in the play The Events. 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. That same year, Washingtonian Magazine included her in a list of D.C.'s 10 biggest theater stars.
Aquino began performing at a young age, appearing in her first play in second grade. She graduated from Duke Ellington School of the Arts, where she studied theatre. In addition to acting, Aquino has worked as producer, writer, and director of the documentary film Faith Healers.
Throughout her career, she has been a vocal advocate for diversity and representation in theater, challenging stereotypes and emphasizing the importance of authentic storytelling.