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''.

Personal life

Castro was born on Long Island, New York to a Puerto Rican father, Albee Castro, and Kathleen, an American mother of Italian descent. He has three older sisters and an older brother and currently lives in Long Island, New York.

Career

Castro made his acting debut in the 2004 film ''

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''. He later appeared in the 2006 independent films, ''

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'' and '' Little Fugitive'', alongside his sister

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. In 2007, he was featured in the independent film, '' Tracks of Color'' and the film '' Where God Left His Shoes''. He had a role in the 2008 film ''

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'', starring

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and the 2009 film '' The Ministers'', starring

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. He recently starred in ''

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'' with Manny Perez directed by William Wedig and played Raphael Santiago in ''

'' from 2016 to 2019.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

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