About Teo
Matheus Santos, known professionally as Teo Santos was born to Marsha Keller and Andre Santos on August 11, 1995, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He is of Portuguese, African, Middle Eastern, and Indigenous ancestry.
Teo was most recently featured as a supporting character in the Paramount Pictures film Image of You directed by Jeff Fisher and indie film Omaha directed by Cole Webley. He has also been published in several men's fashion magazines, and has participated in brand campaigns for The Four Seaons, Delta Airlines, Peloton, Lands End, Gillette, Fjällräven, Public Rec, Fresh Clean Threads & more!
Teo has lived in a variety of places internationally including: Brazil, Japan, and five different U.S. states. Fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Japanese he values how language enriches self-expression, connection, and storytelling.
“It’s cliché, but it’s true that when you learn to speak a new language you learn how to express yourself in ways you can’t in others. You learn a lot about yourself and are able to tell stories so differently and at the heart of humanity is exactly that, storytelling.”
Fascinated by storytelling since childhood, Teo’s passion grew from watching movies and from his mother’s animated Bible stories. Storytelling touches the hum of what it is to be human.
Teo’s transition into the world of film and modeling came at the heels of a career in medical sciences. Although not actively pursuing a career in medicine anymore, Teo believes that all of his expertise, passions, and background lend themselves beautifully to his current path. Through a variety of
events and coincidences that he considers blessings and divine guidance, Teo has now found purpose and excitement in his career as an actor and model.
“Storytelling is an art form in which humanity is captured and taught and I love that. Being able to depict, live and breathe life into stories and evoke powerful emotions makes me feel alive.”
In response to what the secret to his success is, he said, “No matter what you do, always give it your best and work harder than anyone. That’s what I did when I was pursuing medicine, and that’s what I continue doing as I pursue my career as an actor and model. No one will ever stay up as late as you, hustle as much as you, or work harder than you, to achieve your dreams.”
