Kate del Castillo
Personal details
  • Official sites :

    http://katedelcastillo.us/

  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1972-10-23
    • Born Place: Mexico City, Mexico
  • Also Known As:

    Kate del Castillo Negrete Trillo , Κέιτ ντελ Καστίγιο, ケイト・デル・カスティーリョ, کیت دل کاستیلو

Kate del Castillo

Kate del Castillo Negrete Trillo, born on October 23, 1972, is a highly acclaimed Mexican-American actress. The daughter of Mexican cinema legend Eric del Castillo and Kate Trillo Graham, she began her acting career in her youth, achieving significant recognition at the age of 19 with her lead role in the telenovela "Muchachitas" in 1991. This marked the beginning of a successful career in both film and television across Latin America and the United States.Del Castillo gained international recognition for her starring role in the Telemundo series "La Reina del Sur" (Queen of the South), which premiered in 2011 and has since garnered renewed popularity on Netflix, even spawning an English-language adaptation. Her foray into Hollywood included a leading role in the 2007 drama film "Under the Same Moon," which remains one of the highest-grossing Spanish-language theatrical releases in U.S. history. She has also taken on supporting roles in films such as "No Good Deed" (2014), "The 33" (2015), "El Chicano" (2019), and "Bad Boys for Life" (2020), where she portrayed Isabel Aretas.Beyond her work in Spanish-language productions, del Castillo has appeared in American television shows like "CSI: Miami," "Grimm," and "Dallas." She also had a recurring role in the CW comedy series "Jane the Virgin." Her versatility as an actress is evident in her diverse filmography, which includes titles like "Trade," "Julia," "K-11," and her voice work in Guillermo del Toro's animated film "The Book of Life," where she voiced La Muerte. In "The Biggest Fan" (2025), she takes on the lead role of Lana Cruz.Throughout her career, Kate del Castillo has received numerous accolades and nominations for her work, including Imagen Awards, Silver Goddess Awards, and a Special Silver Goddess Award from the Mexican Cinema Journalists. She has also been recognized for her performances in "American Visa" and "Under the Same Moon." In 2025, she was honored with the Calle Ocho Little Havana Distinguished Visitor Award in Miami for her contributions to the Latin community and her inspiring legacy.

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