Riza Raquel Santos was born on August 11, 1987, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She is of Filipino descent. Santos has a diverse background encompassing academics, athletics, and pageantry.
Santos holds a degree in Engineering from the University of Calgary. Before focusing on entertainment, she served as an officer in the Canadian Forces.
Santos achieved notable success in beauty pageants. She was crowned Miss Earth Canada 2006 and represented Canada at the Miss Earth 2006 pageant. In 2010, she won Binibining Pilipinas Universe and represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2010 competition held in Las Vegas. She also won Miss World Canada in 2011 and competed at Miss World 2011 in London.
Santos transitioned to acting following her pageant career. She has primarily worked in Philippine television and film. Her acting career includes appearances in various television series and movies.
Some of her notable acting credits include:
While she has appeared in several projects, specific details and comprehensive filmographies are not always readily available due to the nature of the Philippine entertainment industry and the focus on television series.
Santos’ achievements include her success in international beauty pageants and her transition to a career in the entertainment industry. She has gained recognition for her work as a television host and actress in the Philippines.