Actor and politician, Desmond Elliot turns Santa Claus for Christmas
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04 January 2018 |
1:35 pm
In The Spirit Of Christmas, Film Actor Producer And Director Turned Politician; Desmond Elliot Is Imbibing The Spirit Of The Season In A Special Way As He Takes On The Revered Image Of Santa Clause To Surprise Residents His Constituency With Gifts.
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