Eduardo Santamarina's Wine Trick: Colleagues Taste, He Eats Cheese
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actor Eduardo Santamarina, currently filming the telenovela “Sabor a ti” where wine is a central theme, admits he cannot participate in wine tastings.
- Santamarina, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, revealed he no longer drinks alcohol and previously favored spirits like rum, brandy, tequila, and beer over wine.
- He has found a way to enjoy wine-related scenes by giving his tasting portions to colleagues and enjoying the accompanying cheese platters himself.
Actor Eduardo Santamarina, currently immersed in the recording of the telenovela “Sabor a ti,” finds himself in a unique position. The series prominently features wine, almost as a character in itself, yet Santamarina confesses he is the least qualified person to offer a wine tasting.
Santamarina, who is part of Alcoholics Anonymous, revealed that he no longer consumes alcohol. He candidly admitted that in his younger days, his preferences leaned towards spirits such as rum, brandy, tequila, and beer, rather than wine. This personal history adds a layer of complexity to his role in a production centered around a successful wine-making family.
Despite his inability to partake in wine tastings, Santamarina has devised a humorous and practical solution. "I give my tasting portions to my colleagues, and I eat the cheese platters myself," he shared with a laugh. This approach allows him to participate in the social aspect of the scenes while adhering to his commitment to sobriety.
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My tasting portions I give to them (his colleagues) and the cheese platters I eat myself.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.