Rice has been referred to in the press as bisexual, but has said of his own sexual orientation, "You can just call me gay but I like men and I am attracted to beautiful women. I didn't like the negativity that was attached to being gay growing up so that is why I have problems with the label."

Santino Quinto Rice (born 20 August 1974) is an American fashion designer and television personality. He is best known for his appearances on the reality television programs Project Runway, RuPaul's Drag Race and On the Road with Austin and Santino. Santino Rice attended classes at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. [2] Rice worked under Pegah Anvarian and Tony Duquette, prior to his involvement with the television series Project Runway. [2] Career [ edit ] Rice in 2010 in makeup for L.A. ZombieMini Cannoli Italian pastry, stuffed with sweetened Ricotta cheese and chocolate chips dusted with powdered sugar, To control his behaviour, and keep his hormone levels down, zookeepers castrated Santino. Afterwards, Santino had been observed to be more playful and was described as growing a "Buddha belly". [5] Media coverage [ edit ] Uhlich, Keith (March 23, 2015). " 'Sin City Saints': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved April 13, 2015. In 2005, Santino participated as a contestant on the second season of the Bravo reality show Project Runway, producing mixed results on the show. He won two challenges and was among the top three designs three more times. However, Rice was among the bottom two scores for four challenges. Ultimately, he lasted throughout the season and was one of three finalists selected to show at Olympus Fashion Week in New York City. He finished in third place, behind Daniel Vosovic and Chloe Dao. [3]

a b Kozell, Isaac (2 June 2017). "Andrew Santino Has the 'Home Field Advantage' ". Vulture . Retrieved 22 June 2019. Charcuterie Board Proscuitto, pancetta, italian sausage, Pecorni, mozzarella, parmesan, artichokes, olives, crostini

Otterson, Joe (September 24, 2015). " 'Workaholics' Star Erik Griffin, Andrew Santino Join Showtime's 'I'm Dying Up Here', beef". TheWrap . Retrieved October 30, 2015.