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Fast Fifteen: Griffin Santopietro

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Rising star Griffin Santopietro co-stars alongside Ralph Macchio, Martin Kove and, Peyton List, and Xolo Mariduena in the role of “Anthony” on the hit YouTube Red Original series, Cobra Kai. Already a runaway hit and entering its second season, the digital series continues the “Karate Kid” 30 years after their final confrontation at the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament.

Prior to joining Cobra Kai which films on-location in both Los Angeles and Atlanta, Santopietro guest-starred on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda and appeared in the films, The Rack Pack and The Week Of, among others.

We caught up with Santopietro in New York City for Fast Fifteen:

What is your favorite word?

Flibbertigibbet

What is your favorite color?

Green

What is your favorite city?

NYC

What is your favorite season?

Winter

What is your astrological sign?

Capricorn

Who has been the most positive influence on your life?

Mom

What trait do you find most attractive in other people?

Kindness and Loyalty

What is something most people don’t know about you (Hobby, Favorite TV Series you never miss or Film you have seen many times or Secret Talent)?

I am a big HeavyMetal/Rock Fan

What inspires you creatively?

Watching movies about inspirational people

What is your favorite swear word?

Any F word works

What sound do you love?

Babies Laughing

What is your favorite food?

Spaghetti and Meatballs

What is your favorite beverage?

Dr. Pepper

What was career plan B?

Rock Star

What do you want to hear the Angels say when you arrive?

You didn’t suck