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Introduction :
Ródiney Santiago is a Brazilian model and TV personality. He is also a brand ambassador, certified personal trainer, as well as a travel blogger.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Ródiney Santiago was born on February 28, 1982, in the municipality of Timóteo, in Brazil, to a car mechanic father.
- He was raised in Betim, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, in Southeastern Brazil.
- In 2006, Ródiney moved to the United States, relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, in order to study English.
- Later on, he moved to Miami, Florida, then to Los Angeles, California, and also spent some time in New York City before returning to Los Angeles in December 2014.
- Ródiney identifies as bisexual and has had various partners: He has dated businessman and Amazing Race winner Reichen Lehmkuhl from 2009 to 2010 after they met by chance in Miami’s South Beach. He also dated country singer Josey Greenwell.
Career, Income, Salary and Net Worth :
- In 2001, Ródiney started a career in performance arts, appearing on stage as a dancer with several countries and folk bands.
- From 2002 to 2005, he also studied a degree in physical therapy in Betim.
- He then relocated to São Paulo to pursue a career in modelling, a path that led to an international move to the United States in 2006.
- While on a six-month English course in Atlanta, Georgia, Ródiney was signed to a modelling agency operating out of Miami, Florida. This prompted a move to Miami.
- In 2009, Ródiney kickstarted his career as a TV personality by appearing on an episode of the TV series Bump!
- He also appeared as a guest on Rachael Ray’s TV show in 2010, and then on Wendy: The Wendy Williams TV Show in 2011.
- From 2010 to 2011, Ródiney moved to New York City, where he appeared on the Logo reality TV show The A-List: New York with then-partner Reichen Lehmkuhl.
- In 2014, he starred in the role of a masseur in the movie More Scenes from a Gay Marriage, and also appeared on the making-of documentary for the movie.
- In 2018, Ródiney starred as Jaime in the short film The Jealous Sea.
- On top of his acting, TV, and modeling gigs, Ródiney is also a travel blogger and frequently posts on social media about his adventures around the world and the various partnerships he represents with different brands.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Ródiney started taking acting lessons when he moved to New York City.
- He served as a Betim City Commissioner in his early 20s, during his years of studying.
- Ródiney is a certified personal trainer following his studies and also has a fitness business.
- His more recent travels have taken him to the heavenly island of Bora Bora in French Polynesia.
- Ródiney believes in a positive outlook on life and in the benefits of leading a healthy and active lifestyle, which he frequently promotes.