Chillin’ With Davi Santos

Actor Davi Santos was born in Rio de Janeiro and raised in Astoria, Queens.

 

He is a graduate of the LaGuardia Arts “Fame” High School. In 2008, Davi enrolled in Macaulay Honors College at Lehman College where he designed the courses of his customized bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Philosophy and Theatrical Arts. At Lehman, he acted in a production of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, directed by Susan Soetaert in 2010.

 

With a background in theatre and commercials, Santos appeared Off-Broadway between 2009 and 2012 in plays premiering at New York Theatre Festival, Samuel French Play Festival, and the New York International Fringe Festival. In his late teens, he wrote and appeared in the coming-of-age docufiction, Lone Prophet, utilizing guerrilla filmmaking in support of the DREAM Act. In 2011, he collaborated with Christopher J. Lopez to create Densely Hollow Films. Their first film, The Cure, premiered at the Palais des Festivals et des Congress at Cannes Film Festival.

 

Some other television appearances of his took place on Nickelodeon’s How to Rock, ABC Family’s Switched at Birth, Mystery Girls, and Chasing Life.

 

Most currently Davi can be seen suiting up in scrubs opposite Sophia Bush and Jason Isaacs in the CBS medical drama Good Sam. He also starred in Kevin Williamson’s CBS All Access/CW anthology series, Tell Me A Story. On his horizon is the indie thriller 13 Minutes, where he stars with Anne Heche and Peter Facinelli.

 

Chilled got to chat with him about how he spends time off-screen, where he prefers to dine, what his go-to concoction is, and more.

 

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Tell us about the projects you are working on.

I’m shooting in a locked down Ontario the first season of the newest series on CBS, Good Sam, where I play surgical resident, Dr. Joey Costa. I have a feature, Father of Flies, that has premiered at UK’s Raindance and is making international festival rounds.

 

With your busy schedule, what do you like to do with your downtime?

In my downtime, I’m usually visiting the family, kicking it with my little brother, Gabriel. I’m always either reading philosophy, checking out a gallery, hitting up a pop-up event, catching live music, or traveling someplace beautiful.

 

When you go out to eat, where do you like to dine?

Toronto has been a foodie delight. Asian Restaurants Dailo, Chotto Matte, and J San Sushi Bar have been favorites.

 

What types of dishes do you typically order?

I go straight to the seafood options, an occasional tartare or carpaccio to start. Always accompanied by a salad. Eat your greens.

 

Any favorite bars?

Here in Toronto, it’s Pastiche for ambiance and absinthe and The Emmet Ray for being my cozy jazz bar. I still have a weak spot for the Boom Boom Room in New York.

 

What drinks do you order when out?

My favorite drink is a Corpse Reviver No. 2. Then it’s the mezcals. And then a double IPA.

 

Do you prepare drinks at home?

I typically leave mixing drinks to social gatherings. I introduced the seduction of the Caipirinha to the cast at Edwin Hodge’s birthday party this month.

 

Tell us about your home bar. What is it stocked with?

I keep it simple at home unless there’s a gathering. Currently, there’s a bottle of Kubler Swiss Absinthe, Reyka Vodka, Laphroaig Whiskey, Sapphire Gin, a couple of bitters. Always a bottle or two of a local cab and a few IPAs.

 

Have you ever been a bartender?

I did pour spiked punch at a school event for whoever had the password.

 

If you could share a drink with anyone, who would it be?

I would love to share a drink with the magnificent Salvador Dali.