Born July 6, 1981 in Cleveland, Ohio, Anthony (Nino) Smith has been performing in his own mind since the tender age of three. Inspired by the moves and performances of Prince, James Brown, and Michael Jackson(then), and now the sounds and performances of Usher, Musiq Soulchild, and Omarion. Their drive and determination has fueled his fire to make it and have a chance to tell his story and share his passion with the world.

Nino is an all-around performer. He is an actor, singer, and dancer. He found a love for dancing when he was three, and a love for acting when he was five and performed in plays and recitals growing up. But when he reached the age of sixteen something came over him. After seeing Usher perform live at a concert his mind was made up and he knew what he wanted. Starting from scratch and with odds against him and people telling him that he couldn' t make that was all he needed to hear. Performing on his own and learning this way of art hands on and later with vocal training and guidance Nino worked and still is working hard to be at and stay at the top of his game.

Nino' s drive, hunger, and determination is uncharted. This is what Nino is all about, and wont stop until he reaches his goals. He knows that he is good enough to make his name known in the music, no rephrase that the entertainment industry as whole. With his smooth voice and electrifying dance moves , Nino is not to be looked over.

" I' m not the next Ginuwine, or Chris Brown, or Neo, I'M THE FIRST ME!"