Teresa Ruth Castillo (born October 14, 1983) is an American

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. She originated the contract role of

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on ''

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'' in September 2012.

Personal life

Castillo was born in

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, as the youngest of three daughters. She is of Spanish, Mexican, and Chinese ancestry. Castillo started performing in musicals at her high school. Castillo also studied dance at an all girls dance school in

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. Castillo met Shane Aaron when they worked in theater together at

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. The couple started dating in May 2004 Aaron later became an event planner and the couple married in May 2008. On June 3, 2014, Castillo announced via

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that she had given birth to the couple's first child, a baby girl, Victoria Milani, on May 29. On July 27, 2015, Castillo announced via Instagram that she was expecting a son. On January 26, 2016, Castillo announced that she had given birth to a son, Sebastian James. The couple also has a

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named Lady.

Career

Castillo was scouted for the lead role of the film, '' Princess Diaries''. She was later cast as

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in the live musical theater production of ''

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'' at

. Castillo also appeared in commercials for ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. Castillo also pursued a career in music and as of 2008 was signed to

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as a part of a girl group. After advice from rapper

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(aka Snoop Lion), Castillo made the decision to focus on acting. Castillo guest starred on several prime time series including ''

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'' and ''

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''. In 2012, Castillo auditioned for ''General Hospital'' after casting director

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noticed her on ''

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''. Castillo learned from her manager that she had booked the role several days later.

Filmography

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Castillo, Teresa 1983 births American soap opera actresses American television actresses American actresses of Mexican descent American actresses of Chinese descent American people of Spanish descent Hispanic and Latino American actresses Living people 21st-century American actresses Actresses from Long Beach, California