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Early years

Santini was born in

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and raised between Puerto Rico and

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. She moved to

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, where she enrolled in the

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. She studied and modeled at the same time for

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s and for companies such as

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and Avon. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in studio art, along with taking pre-med classes.

Acting career

In 1998, Santini landed a small and uncredited part as a cheerleader in

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's movie '' The Waterboy''. That experience motivated her to become an actress, and as a result she enrolled and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and The School for Film and Television Acting School. Also, in 1998, Santini was honored by being named Latina Super Model of the Year by Avon. She returned to Puerto Rico and on September 21, 2000, she represented San Juan in the

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Puerto Rico pageant. She was chosen as First Runner-Up and won awards for Best Skin, Best Legs, Best Hair, and Best Figure. Santini was cast as "Alejandra Santiago" in episode 34 ("Family Reunion") in the television series ''

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''. In 2004, Santini played the role of "Diane" in the movie '' Seeing Other People''.

Acting roles

Santini has participated in the following: Actress * ''The Waterboy'' (1998) (uncredited) - Cougar Cheerleader * ''Directing Eddie'' (2001) (uncredited) - Oliver's Girl * ''Nightstalker'' (2002) - Teenage Girl, "Tina" * ''Stunt C*cks'' (2004) - Alexxxis * ''Seeing Other People'' (2004) - Diane * '' Bachelor Party 2: The Last Temptation'' (2008) - Betty Miscellaneous crew * ''Kiss the Bride'' (2002) - set costumer * ''May'' (2002) - set costumer * ''This Girl's Life'' (2003) - set costumer Notable TV guest appearances * ''Popular'', playing "Salsa Girl" in episode "The Brain Game" (episode # 2.18), April 27, 2001 * ''The Geena Davis Show'', playing "Cheerleader" in episode "White Moms Can't Jump" (episode # 1.21), July 10, 2001 * ''The Andy Dick Show'', playing "Renee" in episode "The Garage Sale" (episode # 3.6), 2002 * ''She Spies'', playing "Alejandra Santiago" in episode "Family Reunion" (episode # 2.14), February 9, 2004

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20th-century births Puerto Rican people of Corsican descent Florida State University alumni Living people 21st-century Puerto Rican actresses Puerto Rican female models People from San Juan, Puerto Rico Year of birth missing (living people) {{PuertoRico-bio-stub

Early years

Acting career

Acting roles

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