Actor, Film Producer, Businessman. He was a prominent Venezuelan actor, film producer, and hospitality entrepreneur, renowned for his career in the entertainment industry. Born into a family of Italian descent on June 14, 1937, in Carúpano, Venezuela, Santoni was the offspring of Ernesto Borga Calabrese and Francia Santoni. Manifesting a profound interest in entertainment and fashion from an early age, he gravitated towards a vocation in cinema. Following the completion of his education at the Military Academy of Bogotá, Santoni embarked upon a journey into entertainment and cinematic production, where he garnered acclaim for his roles as an actor and producer in numerous films, sharing the screen with esteemed figures such as Stephen Boyd, Analía Gadé, and Lucía Bosé. Beyond his acting pursuits, he delved into the domains of film production and distribution. His cinematic debut unfolded in the early 1960s, featuring in productions such as "La corista," "Canción de arrabal," and "Abuelita Charlestón." His trajectory extended until the mid-1970s, encompassing works like "Ceremonia sangrienta," "Las melancólicas," and "La casa del exorcismo," the latter marking his final foray into acting in 1975. He briefly revisited acting in 1998, appearing in the series "Ni contigo ni sin ti" and the film "Torrente, el brazo tonto de la ley." On a personal note, Santoni garnered media attention owing to his romantic liaisons, which involved various luminaries of the entertainment realm. He entered into matrimony on multiple occasions and fathered several children over his lifetime. In his later years, Santoni returned to Spain and established himself in Marbella, where he dedicated himself to ventures in the hospitality industry. Despite encountering challenges in these endeavors, he also appeared in television programs. He authored a book entitled "No niego nada," wherein he divulged intimate details of his past relationships, provoking both controversy and critique. Espartaco Santoni died on September 3, 1998, in Marbella, succumbing to pancreatic cancer at the age of 61.