William Edmund De Santa is a Magisterian actor, comedian, singer and philantrophist. He came to prominence with his main role of Benny "Fresh" Rollinson in Fresh (1991-1996; 2020-present), recieving a Outstanding Programs and Actors Award nomination.
Early life[]
William Edmund De Santa was born in Anastassakis, Libertonia, Magisteria, to Elly De Santa (née Toller, born 1936), a physician and Masterman Devereux De Santa (born 1934), a former actor.
Career[]
1987-1991: Singing career[]
De Santa started his Singing career with his first single, MVP which was released on 1987, He gained some popularity. He stopped his Singing career to move to Acting.
1991-1998: Fresh years and retirement from Acting[]
He gained more popularity with his high-rated sitcom Fresh which aired on MBC. He was the one who wanted to end his sitcom since he needs to retired and focus on his personal life and family.
1998-present: Post-Fresh and Movie career[]
De Santa started his Movie career with his hit movies of the 1990s and 2000s. He is the richest actor/singer of Magisteria of 950 million Magisterian dollars behind Willie Revillame.
He appeared as a main character on Roland from Season 6 to 12 as the black girlfriend of his wife character, Phoebe Thomas. He played Benny "Fresh" Rollinson which he previously played in the sitcom, Fresh
Personal life[]
on December 31, 1992, De Santa married Roland star, Katie Cason where they had 3 children.
Filmography[]
Television[]
| Year | Show | Network | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Movin' On Up | MBC | Himself | First Television appearance |
| 1991-1996; 2020-present | Fresh | Benny "Fresh" Rollinson | ||
| 1998 | Marlin | Benny "Fresh" Rollinson | Appeared in Season 9 | |
| 2000-2012 | Roland | Benny "Fresh" Rollinson; Jessica | He played as Phoebe's gay makeup artist in Season 4 | |
| 2008 | Wowowillie | Himself | ||
| 2016 | Happy
Afternoon, Nation! |
ABC | Himself |
Films[]
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Flame of the Theft | Joseph Combs | De Santa's first movie |
| 2000 | The Millennium of Happiness | Bertrand Payne | |
| 2001 | Christmas Sex | Zander Robbins | |
| 2002 | The Divorcebirds | Scotty | |
| 2003 | Silent Destruction | Harley | |
| 2010 | Truth of Illusion | Jep | |
| 2011 | The Day of Reckoning | Webster | |
| 2012 | Siblings from Hell | Ronan | |
| 2013 | Roland: The Movie | Benny "Fresh" Rollinson, Jessica | |
| 2014 | Healer of the Darness | Deemer Day | |
| 2015 | The Trip of Terror | Quinlan | |
| 2016 | Angel of Thoughts | Mikey Phillips | |
| 2017 | Snow of Gift | Matthew | |
| 2018 | The Ragged Shard | Newt Derby | |
| 2019 | The Flame's Man and Woman | Hamnet Flame |