Teresa Castillo Explained

Teresa Castillo
Birth Name:Teresa Ruth Castillo
Birth Date:14 October 1983
Birth Place:Long Beach, California, U.S.
Occupation:Actress, singer, dancer
Years Active:2005–present
Children:2

Teresa Ruth Castillo[1] (born October 14, 1983) is an American actress. She originated the contract role of Sabrina Santiago on General Hospital in September 2012.[2]

Personal life

Castillo was born in Long Beach, California, as the youngest of three daughters. She is of Spanish, Mexican, and Chinese ancestry.[3] Castillo started performing in musicals at her high school. Castillo also studied dance at an all girls dance school in Hollywood.

Castillo met Shane Aaron when they worked in theater together at Disneyland.[4] The couple started dating in May 2004[1] Aaron later became an event planner and the couple married in May 2008. On June 3, 2014, Castillo announced via Twitter that she had given birth to the couple's first child, a baby girl, Victoria Milani, on May 29.[1] [5] [6] [7] On July 27, 2015, Castillo announced via Instagram that she was expecting a son.[8] On January 26, 2016, Castillo announced that she had given birth to a son, Sebastian James.[9] The couple also has a Cocker spaniel named Lady.[4]

Career

Castillo was scouted for the lead role of the film, Princess Diaries. She was later cast as Princess Jasmine in the live musical theater production of Aladdin at Disneyland. Castillo also appeared in commercials for McDonald's, Chevrolet and Clean & Clear. Castillo also pursued a career in music and as of 2008 was signed to Interscope Records as a part of a girl group. After advice from rapper Snoop Dogg (aka Snoop Lion), Castillo made the decision to focus on acting. Castillo guest starred on several prime time series including How I Met Your Mother and Bones.[4] In 2012, Castillo auditioned for General Hospital after casting director Mark Teschner noticed her on Franklin & Bash.[10] Castillo learned from her manager that she had booked the role several days later.[11]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2011MamitasMariaUncredited
2012The Seven Year HitchChandraTelevision film
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Cold CaseGina Lopresi"Bombers"[12]
201090210Laura"Sweaty Palms and Weak Knees"[13]
2010Alexis Wilkes"Spring Breakdown"[14]
2011BonesHeather Lakefish"The Sin in the Sisterhood"[15]
2011iCarlyAshley"iHire an Idiot"
2011EagleheartRosa"Me Llamo Justice"
2011The Secret Life of the American TeenagerRegina"Cute"[16]
2011Franklin & BashLauren Gonzalez"Bachelor Party"[17]
2011How I Met Your MotherMaya"Disaster Averted"[18]
2012-2016General HospitalSabrina SantiagoRegular role: September 19, 2012, to September 15, 2016

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rossi, Rosemary A. Great Expectations. 46–49. Feature Interview. ABC Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. 18. 3. January 20, 2014.
  2. Web site: GH Casting News! . . American Media, Inc.. August 30, 2012 . September 13, 2012.
  3. TeresaCastillo. Teresa Castillo. 405425526073851904. 26 November 2013. No. I am actually Spanish, Mexican and Chinese. RT @Love_Chasy: @TeresaLuvz are you puerto rican in real life ? #AskGH. ?lang=en
  4. A Whole New World. Mara. Levinsky. 44–47. Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc.. 38. 20. May 20, 2013.
  5. Web site: GH's Reel Life And Real Life Pregnancy!. ABC Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. December 30, 2013. December 30, 2013.
  6. Leon. Anya. Baby Girl on the Way for Teresa Castillo. People. Time Inc.. December 30, 2013. December 30, 2013.
  7. TeresaCastillo. Teresa Castillo. 473690825382064128. 3 June 2014. My husband and I are happy to announce the arrival of our baby girl, Victoria Milani. She was born on May 29th. We are in LOVE..
  8. Web site: Teresa Castillo on Instagram: "Someone's getting a little brother...". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/teresacastillo_official/1038431005091517221 . 2021-12-25 . registration.
  9. Web site: General Hospital's Teresa Castillo gives birth to second child. 2016-01-26.
  10. Web site: The Teresa Castillo Interview – General Hospital. March 28, 2013. Michael. Fairman. On-Air On-Soaps. March 29, 2013.
  11. A Whole New World. Mara. Levinsky. 44–47. Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc.. 38. 20. May 20, 2013.
  12. Web site: Cold Case – Series 7 – 13. Bombers. RadioTimes. radiotimes.com. December 18, 2012.
  13. Web site: Cast and Crew. Yahoo!. tv.yahoo.com. December 18, 2012.
  14. Web site: CSI: Miami – Series 8 – 19. -Spring Breakdown. RadioTimes. radiotimes.com. December 18, 2012.
  15. Web site: Matthews. Jason. BONES: 'The Sin in the Sisterhood' Preview. Broadcast Interactive Media. fox50.com. December 18, 2012. February 2, 2011. dead. https://archive.today/20130123210056/http://www.fox50.com/shows/bones/interviews/BONES-The-Sin-in-the-Sisterhood-Preview-115114094.html. January 23, 2013.
  16. Web site: The Secret Life of the American Teenager - Episode 407 - 'Cute'. The Futon Critic. thefutoncritic.com. December 18, 2012.
  17. Web site: Franklin & Bash. RadioTimes. radiotimes.com. December 18, 2012.
  18. Web site: How I Met Your Mother - Episode 7.09 - Disaster Averted. The Futon Critic. December 17, 2012.