Michael Aquino

Michael Aquino is a Cuba-Rican performer born in the urbanlands of northern New Jersey. He is the co-producer for Cocotazo Media (www.cocotazomedia.com), which produces creative audio for all ears. He is also a professional actor and has performed at regional and NYC stages including Luna Stage, The American Globe, George Street Playhouse, Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, The NY International Fringe Festival, and Playwrights Theatre of NJ. He is a co-creator of Mi Casa Tu Casa, a bilingual stage production (micasashow.wordpress.com).

Michael is also a musician and songwriter. His debut, solo album, Giants Will Fall, was released in October 2015. His follow-up EP, City Stars, was released by Cocotazo Music in October 2017. Michae has played at the Cape May Singer-Songwriter Festival, Madison Holiday Arts Festival, Hillside Cafe, Montclair State Centennial Celebration, Boro 6 Music Festival, and the Glen Ridge Arts Festival, among others. He has written over 100 original songs and was nominated for a 2013 Jersey Acoustic Music Award (Top Male Songwriter category). Michael created and facilitated 14 Songs in 14 Days, an intensive online songwriting workshop. He was also the creator and host of Indie Music Circus, a showcase for independent musicians.

Michael is a member of SESAC and Actors Equity Association.

www.michaelaquino.com