Rio Zeko
About ME
Rio Zeko is an NYC-based multi-faceted creator and performer. Across film, theatre, dance, and art, Rio’s drawn to stories that explore the intersections of humanity, connection, and perception. Whether working on an original film or performing onstage, Rio is interested in stories that reveal what connects us and the ways we see the world differently.
creator
Rio believes the most vibrant stories emerge when collaboration is at the heart of a project. She’s interested in world-building and human experience, and in exploring how we each see the world.
MIA (2024)
Credits: Rio Zeko (Producer, Co-Writer, Script Supervisor), Benji Dawes (Actor, Co-Writer), Makayla Ramsey (Actor, Co-Writer), Ethan Lee (Director, Co-Writer), Khiari Jaffier (Production Assistant).
Music: Motion Picture Soundtrack by Radiohead
Created at New York University Filmmaker’s Workshop.
To Dance (2024)
Credits: Rio Zeko (Writer, Director, Producer, Cinemetographer, Camera Operator, Actor, Editor, Director of Photography), Lauren Soto (Actor), Tegan Burgess (Camera Operator), Charlotte Berman (Camera Operator, Production Assistant), Ariann Jhaberi (Camera Operator, Production Assistant).
Music: I, Carrion (Icarian) by Hozier
Created at New York University Filmmaker’s Workshop.
Rio Zeko - Acting Reel
performer
coming from a background in Dance, Rio has trained at the school of american ballet. she has also performed with new york city ballet, dances patrelle , and rockefeller center’s “rock on ice” show. Most recently, rio has performed in various musicals with applause new york.
Whether dancing, acting, or singing, Rio is a natural performer who thrives on the collaboration and trust that emerge when artists come together.
ARTISTIC CREDITS
FILM AND TELEVISION
To Dance (Writer, Director, Producer, Actor) — New York University Filmmaker’s Workshop
MIA (Producer, Co-Writer) — New York University Filmmaker’s Workshop
Sent (Makeup Designer, Producer) — Applause New York
The Perfect Life of Drew (Actor, Producer) — Applause New York
The Protegé (Actor, Producer) — Applause New York
Bathroom Confessional (Actor, Producer) — Applause New York*
*Award Receipient at the All American High School Film Festival, 2023)
THEATRE
Spring Awakening (Ilse) — Applause New York
Mean Girls (Cady Heron) — Applause New York
Head Over Heels (Pamela) — Applause New York
Chicago (Hunyak) — Applause New York
Pippin (Player 4, u/s Leading Player) — Applause New York
Urinetown (Soupy Sue) — Applause New York
Mousetrap (Giles Ralston) — Applause New York
Grease (Burger Palace Boy, Dancer) — Applause New York
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Professionally trained ballet dancer at School of American Ballet and performer at New York City Ballet (Selected credits: Swan Lake, George Balachine’s The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty), Dances Patrelle (The Nutcracker), and Rockefeller Center’s “Rock On Rock Ice Show.”
Figure skater at the Skating Club of New York. Passed Pre-Preliminary to Junior Moves in the Field and up to Juvenile Free Skate. Competed and performed consistently from 2021-2024.
Certified scuba diver with Advanced Open Water PADI certification.
Production assistant at Great Point Studios in Yonkers, New York (2023-present).
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Celtx scriptwriting software, Google Workspace, Canon EOS R5 camera, additional various film cameras and lenses.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Dance (ballet, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary), singing, figure skater, German (fluent), horseback riding, drivers license, content creation, extensive knowledge for Star Wars.
FAVORITE THINGS
Reading, fantasy, diving, exploring, her cats (Chico and Juno), meme culture.