Marcelino Quiñonez

Marcelino Quiñonez is an American politician, playwright, and activist serving as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 11th district. He assumed office on December 16, 2021 after being appointed to replace Diego Rodriguez.

Marcelino Quiñonez
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 11th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Serving with Oscar De Los Santos
Preceded byTeresa Martinez
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 27th district
In office
December 16, 2021 – January 9, 2023
Serving with Reginald Bolding
Preceded byDiego Rodriguez
Succeeded byBen Toma
Personal details
BornDurango, Mexico
Political partyDemocratic
EducationArizona State University (BA, MFA)

Early life and education

Quiñonez was born in Durango, Mexico and raised in San Jose, California.[1] After graduating from South Mountain High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Fine Arts in theatre from Arizona State University During his education, he studied under Marshall W. Mason.[2]

Career

Quiñonez has worked as a drama teacher at the Arizona School for the Arts and served on the governing board of the Roosevelt Elementary School District. In 2018, Quiñonez co-authored Dear Senator, a play starring and co-written by former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods.[3] He also wrote and starred as Che Guevara in El Che.[4] In December 2021, Quiñonez was appointed to the Arizona House of Representatives by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, succeeding Diego Rodriguez.[5][6]

References
  1. Pela, Robrt L. "Marcelino Quiñonez to Debut Che Guevara Play at Phoenix Center for the Arts". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
  2. Stern, Ray. "Playwright-activist Marcelino Quiñonez picked to fill last empty seat in Arizona Legislature". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
  3. Lengel, Kerry. "Grant Woods becomes senator — in stage play, that is". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
  4. Lengel, Kerry. "'El Che': You bought the T-shirt, now see the play". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
  5. "Marcelino Quiñonez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
  6. "Maricopa Board of Supervisors fills Arizona House vacancy". AP NEWS. 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
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