Avi Roque is a Voice Artist and Latinx /Trans /Nonbinary /Queer artist and uses the Pronouns They /Them /Theirs. On July 23rd, 2021 Avi took to Instagram to share their excitement and also revealed that Avi is voicing a non-binary character Raise Whispers on Disney’s show as a non-binary artist, Avi wrote on Instagram “DREAM COME TRUE (mushier post to come) BUT… I guest star as Raine Whispers (pronouns: they/them), the sharp and hardworking Head Witch of the Bard Coven, in the new episode of #TheOwlHouse premiering July 24 at 10:00 am ET/PT on #DisneyChannel and DisneyNOW. Make sure to check it out!!.” LGBTQ+ community and fans were thrilled after Avi shared this news on social media, one user tweeted “This is amazing, I love that the character has a queer, nonbinary Latinx voice actor and that they’re nonbinary themselves! That is so important for representation!.” Later, another one wrote “24 HOURS FROM NOW WE MEET RAINE WHISPERS EVERYONE CHEERED.” On July 14th, the episode featuring Raise Whispers will be aired.
Who is Avi Roque?
Name | Avi Roque |
DOB | May 26th, 1989 |
Age | 32 years old |
Height | 5 feet 3 Inches tall |
Avi Roque is a Voice Artist and on their website, they describe as “Avi Roque is a Latinx/Trans/Nonbinary/Queer artist and uses the Pronouns They/Them/Theirs.” Avi grew up in San Francisco, CA and since a very young age Avi was into painting, drawing cartoons, and coloring, then they enrolled in art classes where they found an opportunity in acting, while studying in High School Avi participated in theatre, in 2007 Avi graduated from Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory with Diploma and then they earned a BA in theater from California State University. According to their website “Avi adores the arts, is passionate about the arts & they do what they do, with hopes of inspiring others, giving someone else the opportunity to simply feel, learn & experience worlds similar, familiar or unknown,” and added “There is always a story to tell. Avi sees the world & their experiences as inspiration to create.”
In June 2011, Avi joined New Conservatory Theater Center as Intern and served there for almost two months, then for over six months, they served as a Retail Associate at Eddie Bauer where they maintained the store’s product presentation and visual objectives to the company standards. From October 2011 to February 2012, Avi worked as the Actor in the New Conservatory Theater Center, then they joined Smiling Bright as Front Desk Receptionist, during the time working there Avi managed the front desk by answering phones and inquiries related to Smiling Bright teeth whitening products. Later, Avi worked as the Piloxing Instructor at Posture Perfect Pilates before joining Goodman Theater as Actor and Stage Direction Reader, and from September 2012 to April 2014 Avi served as Artistic Affiliate at Teatro Luna Chicago’s All Latina Theater Company. Later, for a short period, Avi worked at the Frog Temple Pilates and then joined About Face Theatre as Actor. From August 2013 to October 2015, he worked at Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, then for two months they joined Goodman theater and served as an Actor. From 2016 to 2018, Avi worked as an Actor at various companies and agencies such as LookingGlass Theater Company, Paonessa Talent Agency, and Collaboraction. In May 2016, Avi joined The Second City as a Host/Food Runner and served there until August 2019. In the meantime, they also worked as the Cafe Counter Attendant in the Midtown Athletic Clubs. Now, Avi is signed with Gray Talent Group and since March 2020 Avi is working as Audiobook Narrator at Macmillan Audio. Besides this, Avi was a Brand Ambassador for Mustard Lane.
How old is Avi Roque?
Avi Roque was born on May 26th, 1989 which means Avi is 32 years old, Avi was born to Alma Caliz (mother) and Angelo (Father), Avi also has a sister named Selena Roque, on April 10th, 2021 Avi shared the picture of theirs and wrote “NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY! ok! quite the duo, playing dress-up through the years, but seriously I don’t know what I would’ve done if I didn’t have my big sister always by my side, continuously looking out for me, always loving, supporting & believing in me. I love you sister & am so grateful for you.” On June 20th Avi took to Instagram and shared their father’s picture and wrote “This is my Papa — we didn’t always have the best relationship growing up, but he has always shown me love, acceptance & support. He has also taught me so much. For instance, that growth can happen at any time & age in your life, finding peace & forgiveness of yourself. He also possesses an incredibly strong work ethic, is adventurous & an extremely talented artist, even if he didn’t get to pursue that as a career. I love him and am grateful to have a father like him.”
Who is Avi Roque Partner?
Avi Roque is engaged with Christina Nieves, is an Actor and Writer, this couple first met in July 2019. On December 16th, 2020 Avi got engaged with Christina, the couple took to respective social media handles and shared this exciting news, Christina wrote “I can’t believe I get to marry youuuu,” and Avi wrote, “OUR LOVE IS SPECIAL, OUR LOVE IS REAL & I’M READY FOR THIS NEXT CHAPTER OF OUR STORY.”
On April 15th, 2019, Avi underwent upper body surgery and even shared this on their Instagram, Avi wrote “BODIES//PARTS//BYE BYE//HELLO: surgeries & hormones do not define being trans, there is no one way to be trans, I’ve even sat with my options for a while, taking my time, to make sure I was making decisions for myself & I also held off w/ surgeries because finances became a barrier or b/c I was trying to embrace the idea that I needed letters from a therapist including the word dysmorphic in relation to my body, amongst other thoughts/concerns. with time I have come to accept the body I was given a little bit more, not hate, I am thankful for this body & from this place, I feel ready to do something else, a gift to myself b/c I turn 30 this year. Also, I’m still nervous & scared, mostly nervous & scared but I feel the euphoria will begin to arise come Tuesday.” Later, on June 21st Avi shared their picture after upper body surgery and wrote “reveal//in the men’s locker room//post @werqfitness class & post sauna & steam room//still learning to be with this body, find comfort in this body//unearth my confidence//but in gendered spaces it’s still really hard//so I’m out here truly trying to be unbothered & find pride in these beautiful scars//grateful a million times over to dr. Alison shore,” and added, “my dad who helped w/ $$$ & my mom who took care of me.”
(Image Source: Avi Roque Instagram)
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