Biography
Filipino-Japanese American character animator and supervising animator who formerly worked at Walt Disney Animation Studios. His work has included several Disney characters, including Simba as an adult in The Lion King, Chief Powhatan in Pocahontas, Maurice in Beauty and the Beast, Denahi in Brother Bear, Shang in Mulan, and Ursula in The Little Mermaid. In March 2013, it was announced that Aquino had been laid off, as well as 8 other animators who worked at the studio, including Nik Ranieri. His style is easily recognized by his powerful figures and his extremely geometric facial movements. -Wikipedia
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Once Upon a Studio
Role: Animation
MOVIE • 2023
Winnie the Pooh
Role: Animation
MOVIE • 2011
The Princess and the Frog
Role: Supervising Animator
MOVIE • 2009
Brother Bear
Role: Supervising Animator
MOVIE • 2003
Pocahontas
Role: Supervising Animator
MOVIE • 1995
The Lion King
Role: Supervising Animator
MOVIE • 1994
Beauty and the Beast
Role: Animation Supervisor
MOVIE • 1991
The Little Mermaid
Role: Animation Director
MOVIE • 1989
Oliver & Company
Role: Supervising Animator
MOVIE • 1988
Mac and Me
Role: Special Effects
MOVIE • 1988
The Black Cauldron
Role: Animation
MOVIE • 1985