An appealing New York native, Al Santos moved from his Long Island home to big city life in Manhattan at age 16 in pursuit of a modeling career, With his athletic build and features that were at once striking and boy-next-door, Santos landed a contract with Ford Modeling Agency, and was put to good use in transatlantic campaigns for famed European designers Versace, Armani and Valentino as well as all-American brands Levi's and Abercrombie & Fitch. Tired of the model life, he enrolled in Hunter College's pre-med program and began to seriously study acting. His determination led to a starring