About Rocío. 

A two-time Drama Desk nominee and award-winning actor, Rocio is a dynamic creative currently serving as the Resident Intimacy Director at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Rocio's diverse skillset, which includes martial arts and comedy, has been featured in multiple independent films. A member of Unkle Dave’s Fight-House, Rocio's stage credits span from Broadway to The Metropolitan Opera, The Public Theater, Atlantic Theater Company, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, and Classical Theater of Harlem. As a proud New Yorker, Rocio is dedicated to using storytelling as a tool to build confidence in Black and Brown girls.

"Rocío brings an honest and spontaneous performance with every single take.  Her genuineness, enthusiasm, and warmth can be felt both on and off screen, making her both a joy to have on set, as well as a dream for an editor. I'm quite eager for the opportunity to work with her again!" 

- Cary Patrick Martin, Director, Marathon Cinema 

What people say about Rocío

"Rocío combines authentic and sparkly comic timing with the kind of openness and emotional availability that can break hearts. As a director, finding an actor who can do both is a dream."

- Ela Thier, Director, Thier Productions

"The two actors (Rocío Mendez and Aliison Whittinghill) create a superb dynamic of play and intellectual tension that renders every moment of dialogue overfull of emotional intensity."

- Marcie Bianco, Feminist Review