Donato de Santis
Biography
Donato De Santis is an Italian chef specializing in Italian cuisine. He has lived in Buenos Aires since 2000, where he founded his own restaurant, Cucina Paradiso. He has hosted numerous television programs and was a judge on the Argentine version of MasterChef in 2014 and 2015 and Dueños de la Cocina in 2016. Since 2020, he has participated in MasterChef Celebrity.
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Jurado
Argentine gastronomic television program that seeks the best amateur chef in the country. The format is based on a British kitchen television space with the same title.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Donato
The film follows the story of an OnlyFans star who becomes pregnant with a nepobaby, the son of a hotel magnate, and addresses the tensions between love, power, and media exposure.
Drama Series - 2016, 16 episodes • as Estrella Invitada
"Fire, Earthly Pleasures" shows the connection of celebrities with food and cooking through interviews, news articles and sections to meet chefs, tips and recipes in a fresh and fun way.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as participante
Chef at Home is a culinary competition, recorded simultaneously remotely and without the physical presence of professional film crews. Under the leadership of Chilean chef Chris Carpentier, this virtual challenge will have the famous participants demonstrate their talent and creativity to prepare the best dishes from their own homes. Each broadcast will feature three contestants (or couples) from Argentina, Colombia and Mexico, who will receive a basket with the same ingredients in their kitchens. Participating chefs and celebrities from each country must cook within a time limit to present original, creative and visually striking dishes. Additionally, as the competition progresses, participants must solve trivia and overcome some unexpected obstacles.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Self
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.