Bringing a character to life on stage is an art that only a few people have managed to perfect. However, a few people have mastered the art and won hearts with it, and Kevin Ramirez Rios is one of them.
Kevin Rios embodies the characters he plays with the audience feeling his energy and passion fight from the stage. His versatility and chameleonic skills on stage have made him an audience favorite and a showstopper in the numerous plays he has featured in. Kevin Rios’s signature acting has been seen in plays like the popular Shakespearean play, “Romeo and Juliet,” in which he played the innocent and sweet Peter and the wise and spiritual guide Friar John. He also played the characters Pompey and Claudio, in another Shakespearean play, “Measure for Measure.” His versatility is without question, and he continues to dazzle on stage to the amazement of his cherished audiences.
Making headlines recently is thanks to his charismatic and standout performance in the Pulitzer-winning “Anna in the Tropics” by Nilo Cruz. The play was performed at the Westbury Center of Arts, and it smashed Box Office records, having sold out every show. Kevin Rios played the Villain, Cheche and left the audience with mixed emotions when the curtains closed. His performance has received rave reviews and has further catapulted him to a higher point in his career.
As a passionate actor who has enjoyed some level of success, Kevin Rios is playing his part in advancing stage performances and creating an environment for other budding actors to thrive. He is deeply involved in bringing theatre closer to audiences in communities for free in collaboration with Saima Huq, the founder of Always Love Lucy, a theatre company dedicated to giving audiences the opportunity to see some of their favorite plays. Kevin and Saima are working on bringing “Anna in the Tropics” to the Trenton Public Library, New Jersey, for free, creating a presence for the art world.
Kevin Rios has proven himself as a gifted actor with his many performances that have seen him embody two or more characters in a single play. Some of his acting credits include “The Wreck at the 5:25,” written by three-time Pulitzer winner Thornton Wilder and directed by Saima Huq, “The Open Door,” written by acclaimed British author, Alfred Sutro and directed by Saima Huq, “The Chicken that Crossed the Road,” written by Jennye James and directed by Saima Huq. In his recent film written and directed by Christian Del Rio, he starred as Fernando, a real-life character that the audience fell in love with and could relate with.
Beyond stage performances, Kevin is working on breaking into the film industry as a writer and producer. The post-production of his most recent work as an actor is ongoing, and he hopes to keep his audiences impressed and held spellbound as usual.
With his run as a successful actor on track, Kevin Rios intends to use his influence positively in the world and keep breaking barriers for other budding talents in the film industry coming after him. “So much has happened since my career kicked off, but I am happiest about how my art has shaped me and impacted my audience. I hope to keep putting my best foot forward and showing the world that anyone can do great things with the talents embedded in them,” Kevin said.
