Who is Kate del Castillo?
Kate del Castillo Negrete Trillo, born on October 23, 1972, in Mexico City, is a trailblazing Mexican-American actress renowned for her powerful performances in telenovelas and Hollywood films. Daughter of legendary soap opera star Eric del Castillo and journalist Kate Trillo Graham, she debuted at age five in her father’s telenovela. Rising to fame at 19 with the lead in Televisa’s Muchachitas (1991), she became a household name across Latin America.
Her breakout U.S. role came in Under the Same Moon (2007), the highest-grossing Spanish-language film in U.S. history. Iconic as drug queenpin Teresa Mendoza in Telemundo’s record-breaking La Reina del Sur, del Castillo has earned accolades like the Imagen Award for Best Actress. An outspoken activist, she combats human trafficking as a Mexican Human Rights Commission ambassador and launched the Blue Heart campaign with the UN. A PETA spokesperson and entrepreneur with her Honor del Castillo tequila brand, she embodies resilience and cultural influence.
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: October 23, 1972
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
- Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
- Nationality: Mexican and American
Kate del Castillo: Net Worth
- Estimated net worth: $10 million (as of late 2025)
Interesting Facts About Kate del Castillo
- She began her acting career at age five, appearing in her father’s telenovela Los Richis, following in the footsteps of her iconic dad, Eric del Castillo.
- Del Castillo controversially helped arrange Sean Penn’s explosive 2015 interview with drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, sparking a media frenzy and federal scrutiny.
- As a passionate activist, she serves as an ambassador for the Mexican Commission on Human Rights, spearheading anti-human trafficking efforts and the UN’s Blue Heart initiative.
- She’s a fierce animal rights advocate, collaborating with PETA on campaigns to promote pet adoption and wildlife protection.
- Beyond the screen, del Castillo is a savvy businesswoman, launching her premium tequila brand Honor del Castillo in 2015, which has gained international acclaim.
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Filmography
- Bad Boys for Life (2020) as Isabel Aretas
- All About Nina (2018) as Lake
- The Book of Life (2014) as La Muerte (voice)
- No Good Deed (2014) as Alexis
- La Reina del Sur (2011 – 2019) as Teresa Mendoza
- K – 11 (2012) as Mousey
- Colosio: El asesinato (2012) as Verónica
- Down for Life (2009) as Esther
- The Popcorn Chronicles (2009) as Rosario
- Under the Same Moon (2007) as Rosario
- Bordertown (2006) as Elena Diaz
- American Visa (2005) as Blanca
- Ave María (1999) as María
- Educación sexual en breves lecciones (1997) as Ana
- Muchachitas (1991) as Leticia
Kate del Castillo: Latest News
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- Look: Kate Del Castillo Turns Into Despicable Transsexual - IMDbon April 19, 2026 at 11:25 am
- ‘La Reina Del Sur’ Star Kate Del Castillo Signs With Buchwald - IMDbon April 18, 2026 at 7:47 am
- Kate del Castillo: No Regrets About El Chapo Visit Despite the Cost to Her Career - IMDbon April 16, 2026 at 1:36 pm
- Kate del Castillo: Stop Violence at Its Source - PETAon April 9, 2026 at 10:09 pm
- Kate del Castillo, Erik Barmack Team for Womanhunt Thriller (Exclusive) - IMDbon March 25, 2026 at 4:06 pm
- Kate del Castillo Fiercely Protects Animals - PETAon March 18, 2026 at 7:00 am
- Kate del Castillo Spreads Her Wings in New PSA - PETAon March 12, 2026 at 7:24 pm
- A Decade After Meeting El Chapo, Kate Del Castillo Remembers Her Infamous Meeting With El Chapo: "It Feels Like It Was Yesterday" - Latin Timeson November 18, 2025 at 8:00 am
- Gaumont USA Sets Up Projects With Kate del Castillo, Karla Souza, Mariano Cohn and Gaston Duprat (EXCLUSIVE) - Varietyon September 29, 2025 at 7:00 am
- Inside 'Instintos': Pregnancy, Dark Instincts, and Kate del Castillo's Boldest Role Yet - Latin Timeson September 2, 2025 at 7:00 am


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