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Kate del Castillo Biography

Birth Name:Kate del Castillo Negrete Trillo

Birth Place:Mexico City, Mexico

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • In November 2007, named by People en Español as one of the "Stars of the Year․"
  • Participated in an auto race in 2013 to help benefit children fight serious illnesses with the Children's Hospital of Orange County
  • To encourage pet owners to keep their cats and dogs inside for better safety, she posed in an ad campaign for PETA in 2012
  • Appointed Ambassador for the Mexican Commission on Human Rights in 2009
  • In 2011, was named one of the "25 Most Influential Women" by People en Español
  • In 2010, launched a campaign to raise awareness to fight human trafficking with the Blue Heart Campaign
  • Daughter of actor Eric del Castillo
  • Sister to Veronica del Castillo, a TV anchor for Univision
  • Quote: "I am a leader in my own world․ That's enough for me․"
  • Quote: "I don't care where I have to go for work․ I just care that it's a good project․ That's what I want․"
  • Quote: "In terms of relationships, I've had two failures, although I don't like to call them failures; they are self learning, and I cannot say I regret any of my relationships․ I've always said that I am a much loved woman․"

Awards

  • 2006Silver Ariel-Best Actress (Mejor Actriz): nominated
  • 2006Silver Colon-Best Actress: winner
  • 2008Imagen Award-Best Actress - Film: winner
  • 2009Silver Goddess-Best Actress (Mejor Actriz): nominated
  • 2012Imagen Award-Best Supporting Actress/Feature Film: nominated
  • 2013Silver Goddess-Best Supporting Actress (Mejor Coactuación Femenina): nominated
  • 2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2015Imagen Award-Best Supporting Actress - Feature Film: nominated
  • 2015Silver Goddess-Best Actress (Mejor Actriz): nominated
  • 2016Imagen Award-Best Supporting Actress - Feature Film: nominated
  • 2024Imagen Award-Best Supporting Actress - Drama (Television): nominated