Heartthrob flamboyant look, Rodrigo Santoro is a famous Brazilian actor. The actor has appeared in numerous successful movies such as Love Actually, 300, I Love You Phillip Morris, and myriad others. His latest appearance in the movie 300: Rise of an Empire in particular depicts the hard work and dedication the actor has put in the role.

Starred as Xerxes, the Persian king who considers himself as God, Rodrigo looks absolutely smashing in the movie. 6 ft 2 in tall star has been portrayed in the most chiseled and spectacular shape in the epic drama. Playing such an influential role of being equipped with the power of God certainly requires one to have superb will power, and defiant attitude to acquire such a ripped body. The handsome actor gives the credit for his captivating look in the movie to the intense workouts and restrictive diet regime he followed. It took Rodrigo steady four months of workouts and diet to have him ready for his challenging role in the movie.

Rodrigo Santoro Workout Routine

Rodrigo is one of the celebs who have been living physically active life from their younger days. Since the age of seventeen, the hunk has persistently been practicing surfing. At times, when his work schedule is not very busy, he loves doing surfing and doesn’t refrain from doing it even three or four times in a day.

Well, his well-defined athletic body testifies his affection for the grueling sport requiring one to have immense strength, speed, and endurance power. However, for grooming his body for his role in the movie, 300: Rise of an Empire, water sport in alienation was insufficient. He had to attain lean and muscular body for playing the role of king. And what made things even more chaotic and daunting to him was the fact that he just had shed enormous pounds from his body for his role in the movie, The Last Stand.