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April Hernandez Castillo Biography
Birth Name:April Lee Hernandez
Birth Place:The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actress
Fast Facts
- Studied nutrition at Hunter College in New York City
- Was inspired to pursue an entertainment career after seeing the off-Broadway production "Mambo Mouth" starring John Leguizamo
- Known for her performance in the 2007 film "Freedom Writers․"
- She has stated that Jennifer Lopez opened up previously closed opportunities as a Hispanic-American actress
Awards
- 2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated