Kate del Castillo is an acclaimed Mexican-American actress and producer, recognized for her impactful performances in both film and television across Latin America and the United States. She is especially known for her lead role as Teresa Mendoza in "La Reina del Sur."
Kate Del Castillo's endorsement is a significant milestone for Sweet James, affirming the firm's commitment to empowering Spanish-speaking communities. This historic partnership marks Del Castillo's first endorsement in her illustrious career, bringing a new level of authenticity and passion to the collaboration.
"Narcos" producer Gaumont USA, the L.A. outpost of French Gaumont, behind "Lupin," is developing two new titles with "La Reina del Sur" star Kate del Castillo.
Cholawood was founded in 2019 by actress Kate Del Castillo and her partners, Carmen Cervantes and Jessica Maldonado, who jointly lead the company. The Mediapro Studio & Canada announced an alliance with Cholawood.
Star Actresses Kate del Castillo and Bellamy Young partnered with Shapiro MD™ hair loss treatment solution, introducing celebrity influencers and their successful results using the products to a large and diverse audience.
Kate Del Castillo announced a new partnership with an MMA Brand at LA River Studios.
Del Castillo continued her collaboration with Telemundo in 2015, starring in Dueños del Paraiso, after the success of La Reina del Sur.
L'Oréal Paris signed del Castillo to an exclusive U.S. contract as a spokesperson for the company and its beauty brands. The advertising was shot in Los Angeles and Paris and appeared in the U.S. and Mexico.
The California Ford dealers tapped Kate del Castillo as its spokesperson to star in their television and radio ads.
The History Channel named Kate del Castillo Network Spokesperson for Hispanic Heritage Month in 2007.
On November 20, 2015, Del Castillo launched a new brand of tequila named Honor del Castillo in association with the Vivanco Family. She serves as the spokesperson for the brand.
Kate del Castillo Negrete Trillo was born on October 23, 1972, in Mexico City, Mexico, to actor Eric del Castillo and Kate Trillo Graham. She began her acting career at a young age, making her debut in the film “The Last Escape” in 1978. Her breakthrough came in 1991 with her starring role as Leticia in the successful telenovela “Muchachitas,” which gained popularity across several Latin American countries. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, del Castillo cemented her status as a leading actress in Mexican television, starring in numerous popular telenovelas such as “Alguna vez tendremos alas” (1997), “La Mentira” (1998), “Ramona” (2000), and “Bajo la misma piel” (2003-2004).
In the mid-2000s, del Castillo expanded her career into American film and television. She made her Hollywood debut in 2006 with a role in “Bordertown.” The following year, her award-winning performance in “Under the Same Moon” (2007) marked a significant milestone, becoming the highest-grossing Spanish-language theatrical release in U.S. history at the time. She also appeared in the PBS series “American Family” (2003) and had a recurring role in the Showtime series “Weeds” (2009). A pivotal moment in her career arrived in 2011 with her lead role as Teresa “La Mexicana” Mendoza in the Telemundo series “La Reina del Sur.” This role brought her worldwide recognition and immense popularity, with the series drawing record-breaking viewership.
Beyond acting, Kate del Castillo has also taken on producing roles and engaged in advocacy. She co-produced Univision.com’s webnovela “Vidas Cruzadas” (2009) and later served as an executive producer for projects like “Volver a Caer” (2023) and “The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate Del Castillo Story” (2017). In 2009, she was appointed Ambassador for the Mexican Commission on Human Rights to combat human trafficking and launched the Blue Heart campaign in Mexico City in 2010. Her diverse career includes roles in animated films like Disney/Pixar’s “Cars” (Spanish version) and “The Book of Life” (2014), and action films such as “Bad Boys for Life” (2020). She also launched her own tequila brand, Honor del Castillo, in 2015, and continued her impactful work in television with series like Netflix’s “Ingobernable” (2017) and Fox’s “The Cleaning Lady” (2024). In 2019, she received Drama Desk, Drama League, and Lucille Lortel Award nominations for her off-Broadway debut in “The Way She Spoke.”
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