Rio Mangini is a multifaceted artist of Polynesian (Maori) and Italian descent, boasting a rich background in classical piano, acting, and film composition.
As a classically trained pianist, Rio made his Carnegie Hall debut at the tender age of 9, showcasing his exceptional talent.
In his early years, Rio appeared in several prominent Disney and Nickelodeon series, transitioning to more diverse roles on "Teen Wolf" (MTV),"Lethal Weapon" (FOX),and General Hospital (ABC) during his teenage years.
Rio has had a prolific career in television, with notable roles in "Wolfpack" (MTV, Paramount+),"Home Before Dark" (AppleTV+),and the acerbic character "McQuaid" on the Netflix Original Series "Everything Sucks".
As a child prodigy, Rio's music has been featured in several of his shows, including composing original music for "Home Before Dark" and showcasing his impressive piano skills in "Wolfpack" and "KickinIt".
Rio's father, Mark A. Mangini, is a two-time Academy Award-winning sound designer, having worked on notable films such as "Dune" and "Mad Max: Fury Road".
In addition to his acting and music endeavors, Rio has also ventured into film composition, creating musical themes for the Spectrevision feature "Bitch" (Sundance) and scoring two independent feature films, "Reach" (Capricelli) and "Relish" (MANM Productions).
Throughout his career, Rio has received numerous accolades, including 7 Young Artist Awards and Young Entertainer Awards, with a total of 12 nominations.
Rio's unique blend of talent, creativity, and dedication has made him a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, with a wide range of projects under his belt.
