RV Quijano
- Locations
- Wellington
- Ethnicity
- Asian, Filipino
- Age Range
- 18 - 26
- Height
- 175cm / 5ft 9in
- Bust/Chest
- 85cm / 33in
- Waist
- 71cm / 28in
- Hips
- 84cm / 33in
Bio
RV Quijano is a dynamic and versatile musical theatre performer working fluidly across stage and screen.
He was nominated for Most Promising Emerging Artist at the 2025 Wellington Fringe Awards for his co-directed production The Blue Plate Special, and recently headlined the 2025 World of Wearable Arts Show (WOW: RISE).
His credits include Wicked, Mamma Mia!, and Happiness – New Zealand’s first original musical television series. A graduate of Whitireia with a Bachelor of Creativity in Musical Theatre, RV continues to develop bold, musically driven work grounded in strong vocal and physical storytelling.
Television
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Happiness | Ezra | Greenstone Pictures | Drama |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | World of Wearable Arts Show | Headliner | dir: Malia Johnston | |
| 2024 | Urinetown | Officer Barrel | Te Auaha - Whitireia | |
| 2024 | TIWHA X Bats | Dancer | ||
| 2024 | Hāpaitia | Featured Ensemble Member | Wellington Fringe Festival | |
| 2023 | Mamma Mia | Lisa | Te Auaha - Whitireia | |
| 2023 | Wicked | Flying Monkey, Ensemble Member | G&T and Capital Theatre Trust Productions | |
| 2023 | Lift-Off | Cast Member | Wellington Fringe Festival |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | Emotional Core Workshop | Jon Hunger | ||
| 2022-2024 | New Zealand Diploma of Performing Arts - Musical Theatre | Whitireia - Te Auaha, Wellington | ||
| Musical Theatre & Commercial Dance | Te Pukenga t/a Whitireia, Kate Marshall | |||
| AWARDS - DANCE | ||||
| 2023 | Scholarship Prize for Excellence in Year 2 - Dance | Meredith Marshall Memorial Scholarship | ||
| 2020 | South Island Latin Championships - 1st Place: Youth Latin Shines Team | Raine's Suavesitas, Christchurch, NZ | ||
| 2020 | South Island Latin Champianships - 1st & 3rd Place: Youth Couples | Raine's Suavesitas, Christchurch, NZ | ||
| 2020 | World Salsa Solo - 1st Place: Youth Latin Shines Team | Raine's Suavesitas, Brisbane, AUS | ||
| 2020 | World Salsa Solo - 4th Place: Youth Latin Solos | Raine's Suavesitas, Brisbane, AUS | ||
| 2019 | NZ Latin Dance Championships - 1st Place: Youth Latin Shines | Raine's Suavesitas, Auckland, NZ | ||
| 2019 | NZ Latin Dance Championships - 1st Place: Youth Salsa Shines Team | Raine's Suavesitas, Auckland, NZ | ||
| 2019 | Whanganui Social Dance Reginal Competition - 1st Place: Salsa Beginners | Raine's Suavesitas, New Zealand | ||
| 2019 | Whanganui Social Dance Reginal Competition - 2nd Place: Bachata Beginners | Raine's Suavesitas, New Zealand |
Languages
Intermediate: Filipino
Accents
Intermediate: American - Californian | American - General | American - Southern | Filipino | New Zealand | Standard US | UK - English
Sports
Intermediate: Badminton | Golf | Running / Jogging
Driving & Flying
Intermediate: Driving (general)
Singing Range
Baritone | Bass
Singing Styles
Intermediate: Ballad | Blues | Cabaret | Choral | Contemporary | Country and Western | Folk | General | Jazz | Lip Sync | Musical | Popular | Show
Musical Instruments
Intermediate: Guitar | Ukulele
Dance
Advanced: Latin
Intermediate: Ballroom | Choreography | General Movement | Hip Hop | Jazz