Ben Santos(I)
- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Ben-Hur Santos's appearance in Louis Leterrier's action movie "Fast X" (2023) from the Fast & Furious franchise, where he acted alongside Vin Diesel and Alan Ritchson, marked his debut in the bustling film industry in London and internationally.
Since 2019, Ben has been deeply immersed in theatre work and actively involved in developing indie projects, such as "Breaking Brexit," a short film for which the South American actor received awards for "Best Short Drama" and "Best Director."
Ben began his career on the stage of the Brazilian National Theatre. He left his hometown of Florianópolis, in southern Brazil, to pursue a degree in Journalism at the Adventist University in São Paulo, where he also engaged in performing arts and film productions.
In 2010, he relocated to London to shift his career towards film and television, immersing himself in various film projects and theatre work, thereby solidifying his presence on British soil.
His work in production includes diverse projects such as the feature film "The Nest" (2020), starring Jude Law and Carrie Coon, developed in the United Kingdom by Element Pictures and directed by award-winning Canadian director Sean Durkin. Additionally, he contributed to Augustine Frizzell's romance drama "The Last Letter from Your Lover" (2021), starring Shailene Woodley, and the thriller "Femme" (2023), written and directed by Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping, featuring George MacKay.
In 2015, Ben briefly ventured to the USA, specifically Los Angeles, to hone his acting and film production skills. Later that year, he attended a summer class at Harvard University in Boston to improve his English grammar, writing, and elocution. He returned to the UK in 2016 to continue his work.
Recently, Ben has secured roles and is actively filming for major Hollywood and UK TV series.
The actor has also contributed to the production of the feature film "Red, White & Royal Blue," starring Uma Thurman, in 2023.
Ben possesses a unique style of portraying characters, his ability to embody complex characters by incorporating different accents, and unique traits sets him apart, infusing a distinctive style into his performances, whether on screen or stage.
A soulful, raw, and creative artist, Ben is an adrenaline junkie who channels and expresses his inner feelings and emotions through acting, poetry, songwriting, playing musical instruments, painting, singing, and engaging in a variety of radical sports.
"I have had the privilege of working with Mr. Santos professionally since we collaborated on 'FAST AND FURIOUS X' last year. In 2007, I choreographed the fight sequences for the film 'TAKEN,' with Liam Neeson in the lead role. The global success of 'TAKEN,' including in the United States, led me to oversee choreography for films such as 'SAFE HOUSE,' 'SPECTRE,' 'NO TIME TO DIE,' and most recently, I served as Second Unit Director on 'Fast and Furious X.' Given my extensive experience and background, I am highly qualified to assess Mr. Santos's career. It is crucial to emphasize that he is a trained actor and consummate professional who has featured in several films. Throughout the filming of 'FAST X,' Mr. Santos consistently exhibited unwavering professionalism. His determination and team spirit make him a truly unique and invaluable actor and individual. Moreover, in addition to his exceptional human qualities, Mr. Santos possesses remarkable physical attributes, as I regularly observed on set."
Written by Loui Kelly - DayBreak Agency
Since 2019, Ben has been deeply immersed in theatre work and actively involved in developing indie projects, such as "Breaking Brexit," a short film for which the South American actor received awards for "Best Short Drama" and "Best Director."
Ben began his career on the stage of the Brazilian National Theatre. He left his hometown of Florianópolis, in southern Brazil, to pursue a degree in Journalism at the Adventist University in São Paulo, where he also engaged in performing arts and film productions.
In 2010, he relocated to London to shift his career towards film and television, immersing himself in various film projects and theatre work, thereby solidifying his presence on British soil.
His work in production includes diverse projects such as the feature film "The Nest" (2020), starring Jude Law and Carrie Coon, developed in the United Kingdom by Element Pictures and directed by award-winning Canadian director Sean Durkin. Additionally, he contributed to Augustine Frizzell's romance drama "The Last Letter from Your Lover" (2021), starring Shailene Woodley, and the thriller "Femme" (2023), written and directed by Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping, featuring George MacKay.
In 2015, Ben briefly ventured to the USA, specifically Los Angeles, to hone his acting and film production skills. Later that year, he attended a summer class at Harvard University in Boston to improve his English grammar, writing, and elocution. He returned to the UK in 2016 to continue his work.
Recently, Ben has secured roles and is actively filming for major Hollywood and UK TV series.
The actor has also contributed to the production of the feature film "Red, White & Royal Blue," starring Uma Thurman, in 2023.
Ben possesses a unique style of portraying characters, his ability to embody complex characters by incorporating different accents, and unique traits sets him apart, infusing a distinctive style into his performances, whether on screen or stage.
A soulful, raw, and creative artist, Ben is an adrenaline junkie who channels and expresses his inner feelings and emotions through acting, poetry, songwriting, playing musical instruments, painting, singing, and engaging in a variety of radical sports.
"I have had the privilege of working with Mr. Santos professionally since we collaborated on 'FAST AND FURIOUS X' last year. In 2007, I choreographed the fight sequences for the film 'TAKEN,' with Liam Neeson in the lead role. The global success of 'TAKEN,' including in the United States, led me to oversee choreography for films such as 'SAFE HOUSE,' 'SPECTRE,' 'NO TIME TO DIE,' and most recently, I served as Second Unit Director on 'Fast and Furious X.' Given my extensive experience and background, I am highly qualified to assess Mr. Santos's career. It is crucial to emphasize that he is a trained actor and consummate professional who has featured in several films. Throughout the filming of 'FAST X,' Mr. Santos consistently exhibited unwavering professionalism. His determination and team spirit make him a truly unique and invaluable actor and individual. Moreover, in addition to his exceptional human qualities, Mr. Santos possesses remarkable physical attributes, as I regularly observed on set."
- Olivier Schneider, Second Unit Director, "Fast X"
Written by Loui Kelly - DayBreak Agency
