Javier Molina

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1986-01-01 (38 years old)

Place of Birth Ecuador

Also Known As J-Moe, Francisco Javier Molina

Javier Molina

Biography

Born in Quito - ECUADOR, 1986, Francisco Javier Molina is an engineer, actor and media artist working with virtual reality, motion capture, interactive installations, performance art and experimental film. He holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the Army Polytechnic School in Quito, Ecuador. He moved to New York City to study at NYU School of Engineering along with a minor in acting at Uta Hagen’s HB Studio. He has worked at NYU MAGNET, researching VR and AR technologies and teaching motion capture workflow for virtual reality. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Electronic Arts at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, focusing on ritual performance in immersive media. Javier's interest in performance has evolved from conventional performing arts to more eclectic and interactive performances. His work offers a creative way to join passion and involvement with contemporary art and combine it with cutting-edge technology.

Known For

Actor

2024
Trapped

as Joaquin

2022
Backstage

as Self - Interviewee

2021
Reminiscence

as Hank

2020
Betty

as Thief

2018
Bent

as Schuhmann

2016
This Is Us

as Young Risto Rivas

2013
The Blacklist

as Vega Montero

2012
The Eric Andre Show

as Self (as J-Moe)

Director

2019
Wonder

as Director

Producer

2019
Wonder

as Producer