Teresa Castillo

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Teresa Castillo
Born
Teresa Ruth Castillo

(1983-10-14) October 14, 1983 (age 40) [1] [2]
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, dancer
Years active2005–present
Spouse
Shane Aaron
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(m. 2008)​
Children2

Teresa Ruth Castillo [3] (born October 14, 1983) is an American actress. She originated the contract role of Sabrina Santiago on General Hospital in September 2012. [4]

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Personal life

Castillo was born in Long Beach, California, as the youngest of three daughters. She is of Spanish, Mexican, and Chinese ancestry. [5] 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. [1] The couple started dating in May 2004 [3] 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. [3] [6] [2] [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. [1]

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 . [1] 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. [1]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2011MamitasMariaUncredited
2012The Seven Year HitchChandraTelevision film
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2010 Cold Case Gina Lopresi"Bombers" [11]
2010 90210 Laura"Sweaty Palms and Weak Knees" [12]
2010 CSI: Miami Alexis Wilkes"Spring Breakdown" [13]
2011 Bones Heather Lakefish"The Sin in the Sisterhood" [14]
2011 iCarly Ashley"iHire an Idiot"
2011 Eagleheart Rosa"Me Llamo Justice"
2011 The Secret Life of the American Teenager Regina"Cute" [15]
2011 Franklin & Bash Lauren Gonzalez"Bachelor Party" [16]
2011 How I Met Your Mother Maya"Disaster Averted" [17]
2012-2016 General Hospital Sabrina Santiago Regular role: September 19, 2012, to September 15, 2016

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  5. ↑ Teresa Castillo [@TeresaCastillo] (26 November 2013). "No. I am actually Spanish, Mexican and Chinese. RT @Love_Chasy: @TeresaLuvz are you puerto rican in real life ? #AskGH" (Tweet) – via Twitter.?lang=en
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