Nino is a performer currently residing in New York City. He graduated from Emerson College with a BFA in Musical Theatre and has been traveling to stages all over the world, singing, acting, and shaking what Mrs. Ruggeri gave him.

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Nino has had the pleasure of working with several companies at regional theatres around the US including; The Argyle Theatre (A Bronx Tale), New Bedford Festival Theatre (White Christmas & Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), and Florida Studio Theatre (Creedence Clearwater REMIXED).

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Nino's drag persona, Rose Marian Thyme, has also made appearances on the stage including theatres like OFC Creations Theatre (Dance Mums: A Drag Parody Musical), Kai Amore Productions (Here I Am) and Laugh Out Loud Productions (Housewives of Secaucus).

In his free time, Nino enjoys watching the classics: The Golden Girls, Dance Moms, and, on special occasions, The Nanny. He also enjoys espresso martinis, cooking, and a sensible murder documentary. When not performing, Nino can be found substitute teaching at local pre-school and K-12 schools in the area. When the weather is good, he loves going on long walks and hikes.