Ben-Hur Santos's appearance in Louis Leterrier action movie "Fast X" (2023), from the Fast & Furious franchise, where he acted alongside Vin Diesel and Alan Ritchson, marked his return from a hiatus in the calm surfing English town of Newquay, Cornwall, to the bustling film industry in London and internationally.

Since 2019, Ben had been immersed in theatre work and had been actively involved in developing indie projects, such as "Breaking Brexit," a short film for which the South American actor received two awards for "Best Short Drama" and "Best Director."

Ben embarked on his career on the stage of the Brazilian National Theatre. He left his hometown, Florianópolis, in southern Brazil, to pursue a degree in Journalism at the Adventist University boarding college in São Paulo, where he also indulged in performing arts and film productions.

In 2010, he relocated to London to steer his career towards film and television, immersing himself in various film projects and theatre work, solidifying his presence in 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 the Canadian award-winning Director Sean Durkin. Additionally, he contributed to Augustine Frizzel'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.

Ben possesses a unique style of portraying characters, having spent many years self-learning the craft of acting and various arts and hobbies. He began his professional acting career in film and TV at the age of thirty. His ability to embody complex characters by incorporating different accents, body movements, and unique traits sets him apart, infusing a distinctive style into his performances, whether on screen or in sports.

As a soulful, raw, and creative artist, he is an adrenaline junkie who channels and expresses his inner feelings and emotions through acting, poetry, songwriting, musical instruments, painting, singing, and a variety of 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)

Recently, Ben has secured roles and is actively filming for major Hollywood and UK TV series. The actor has also made contributions to the production of the feature film "Red White & Royal Blue," starring Uma Thurman, in 2023.

Written by Loui Kelly - DayBreak Agency