Kate del Castillo

Kate del Castillo, born on October 23, 1972, is a talented actress with dual Mexican and American nationality. She first gained prominence at the young age of 19 with her lead role in the popular telenovela Muchachitas, which aired on Televisa in 1991. This marked the beginning of a successful career in film and television across Latin America, where she captivated audiences with her performances in various leading roles.

Throughout her career, del Castillo has starred in numerous acclaimed telenovelas, including Alguna vez tendremos alas (1997), La Mentira (1998), Ramona (2000), Bajo la misma piel (2003–04), and the highly successful La Reina del Sur, which began in 2011. Her portrayal of Teresa Mendoza in La Reina del Sur earned her international recognition and solidified her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

In addition to her work in telenovelas, del Castillo made her Hollywood debut in the 2007 drama film Under the Same Moon. She has since appeared in supporting roles in several films, including K-11 (2011), No Good Deed (2014), The 33 (2015), El Chicano (2019), and Bad Boys for Life (2020). Her versatility as an actress is further showcased in her roles in television series such as the Netflix political drama Ingobernable, where she played First Lady Emilia Urquiza, and the Peacock comedy-drama 'Til Jail Do Us Part (2022), as well as the Fox crime drama The Cleaning Lady (2024).