Nico Santos Net Worth and Salary
Nico Santos net worth is estimated to be $1 million and he earns over $300,000 as salary annually and his net worth accumulated due to the success in his career as an actor and for starring in Television series such as Superstore and Chelsea Lately.
Who is Nico Santos?
Nico Santos is a Filipino-American actor famously known for his role as Sales Associate Mateo Liwanag in the NBC series Superstore and for playing the role of Barry in the 2014 Television series 2 Broke Girls and in 2018, he was nominated for the Critic’s Choice Television Award for best supporting actor in a comedy series.
Biography and Education
Nico Santos was born on the 7th of April, 1979 in Manila, Philippines and he was born to both Filipino parents, he and his family relocated to the United States of America after he turned 16 years old, they lived in Gresham, Oregon, right from his early days as a child, Santos always displayed feminine behaviors and he also had a lot of interest in films and it was one of his aunties who was an actress that influenced him into wanting to become a Television star just like her.
Santos attended the Gresham’s Centennial High School, he later enrolled at the Southern Oregon University and it was while at the University that he began to appear in a lot of Theatre production and also starred in a few musicals, Santos’ father didn’t agree with much of his ideas and therefore didn’t want him to become an actor but his mother was very supportive.
After graduating from College, Santos worked for over five years at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Costume department, he later moved to Los Angeles, California where he started out as a stand-up comedian but that was short-lived, he then went on to audition for Television series and Film roles which he got.
Movies and Career
Nico Santos has appeared in a lot movies and Television series and shows over the years and they include; Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 in 2015 as Heath, Crazy Rich Asians in 2018 as Oliver T’Sien, Chelsea Lately from 2012 to 2013 as himself, Ground Floor in 2014 as Airline Attendant, Go-Go Boy Interrupted in 2014 as Nick, 2 Broke Girls in 2014 as Barry, Superstore as Mateo in 2015, Noches Con Platanito in 2016 as himself and he has also appeared in many more films and Television series and shows.
Partner
Nico Santos is openly gay and as of recent, he is dating actor Zeke Smith, who was a participant on the 33rd– Millennial vs. Gen X and 34th – Game Changers editions of the CBS reality game show Survivor.
Family
Nico Santos was born to a father named Bellamy Santos and a mother named Farah Santos and information about his siblings and other family members are unknown as he hasn’t shared them to the public.
Nationality and Ethnicity
Nico Santos is of Filipino and American nationality and Filipino by descent and ethnicity.
Height, Weight and Personal Looks
Santos stands at a height of 5 ft 11 inches, he weighs 69kg, he is fair in complexion, has black hair color and dark brown eye color.
Awards and Nominations
On the 10th of December, 2018, Santos was nominated for the Critics’ Choice Television Award for best supporting actor in a comedy series and over the years, he has won many more awards and have also been nominated for a lot more.
Social Media Presence
Santos began his acting career in 2013 and over these years, he has been able to carve a niche for himself in the movie industry and likewise have also built his own fan base, as of recent, he has over 70,000 Twitter followers, over 50,000 Facebook followers and he is also active on Instagram and a host of other social media networks.
Controversies, rumors and legal issues
Since coming to fame in 2013, Santos hasn’t been attached to any known controversy, rumors and legal issues.
House Location
Santos and his family currently reside in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.
