Kate Del Castillo Biography: Husband, Age, Movies & TV Shows, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Children

Kate del Castillo, known as “La Reina del Sur,” is a trailblazing Mexican-American actress, producer, and activist.

Famous for her starring role in La Reina del Sur and her Hollywood debut in Under the Same Moon, her bold performances and advocacy for immigration reform and human rights have made her a powerhouse in Latin American and U.S. entertainment, with over 10 million Instagram followers.

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• Full Name: Kate del Castillo Negrete Trillo
• Stage Name: Kate Del Castillo
• Born: October 23, 1972
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
• Nationality: Mexican, American
• Occupation: Actress, Producer, Activist, Social Media Influencer
• Height: 165 cm
• Religion: Christianity (estimated)
• Parents: Eric del Castillo (father), Kate Trillo Graham (mother)
• Siblings: Verónica del Castillo (sister), Ponciano del Castillo (half-brother)
• Spouse: Luis García Postigo, Aarón Díaz
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $5 million to $8 million

Early Life and Education

Kate del Castillo was born on October 23, 1972, in Mexico City, Mexico.

She grew up in a showbiz family with her father, Eric del Castillo, a legendary Mexican soap opera actor, and her mother, Kate Trillo Graham, a homemaker of Mexican descent.

Her ethnicity is Mexican (Latino), with some Italian and Spanish ancestry through her father, and her religion is likely Christianity, common in Mexico, though not explicitly confirmed.

She has a sister, Verónica del Castillo, a journalist, and a half-brother, Ponciano, from her father’s side.

Career

Kate del Castillo began acting at age 6 in the film Los de abajo (1978).

She gained fame at 19 with her lead role as Leticia in Muchachitas (1991) on Televisa, a telenovela that aired across Latin America.

She starred in telenovelas like Mágica juventud (1992), Azul (1996), Alguna vez tendremos alas (1997), La Mentira (1998), Ramona (2000), El derecho de nacer (2001), and Bajo la misma piel (2003–2004).

Her international breakthrough came with La Reina del Sur (2011–present) on Telemundo, a record-breaking telenovela based on Arturo Pérez-Reverte’s novel.

Kate made her Hollywood debut in Under the Same Moon (2007), a top-grossing Spanish-language film in U.S. history.

She played Pilar Zuazo in Weeds (2009), voiced La Muerte in The Book of Life (2014), and appeared in films like No Good Deed (2014), The 33 (2015), El Chicano (2019), and Bad Boys for Life (2020).

She starred in and co-produced Ingobernable (2017–2018) on Netflix and ‘Til Jail Do Us Part (2022) on Peacock.

Kate co-produced the documentary The Day I Met El Chapo (2017) and owns Cholawood Productions.

Her role in American Visa (2005) earned critical acclaim, and she continues to work in both Latin American and Hollywood projects.

Awards and Nominations

• Imagen Awards: Won Best Actress for Under the Same Moon (2007).
• Premios TVyNovelas: Nominated for Best Actress for La Mentira (1998) and La Reina del Sur (2011).
• People en Español: Named one of the “50 Most Beautiful” (2011) and “25 Most Influential Women” (2011).
• People en Español: Named one of the “Stars of the Year” (2007).
• Mexicanos Triunfadores Award: Won for contributions to television (date not specified).
• City of Los Angeles: Received the Key to the City for humanitarian work.
• Praised for roles in American Visa (2005), La Reina del Sur, and Ingobernable.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @katedelcastillo
• Facebook: Kate del Castillo
• Twitter handle: @katedelcastillo

Personal Life

Kate del Castillo, 52, is single and has no children.

Her height is 165 centimeters, complementing her commanding on-screen presence.

She lives in Los Angeles, California, but frequently travels to Mexico City for work.

Kate was married to Mexican footballer Luis García Postigo from 2001 to 2004 and actor Aarón Díaz from 2009 to 2012, both ending in divorce.

She was briefly linked to Sean Penn in 2015–2016 amid controversy over their meeting with drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, which led to a Mexican investigation; Kate was cleared but faced significant scrutiny.

She has been romantically linked to Emilio Azcárraga Jean, though not confirmed.

Net Worth

Kate del Castillo’s net worth is estimated between $5 million and $8 million.

Her income comes from her acting roles in telenovelas like La Reina del Sur, films like Under the Same Moon and Bad Boys for Life, and her production work with Cholawood Productions.

She also earns from her tequila brand Honor del Castillo, her partnership with Combate Americas (MMA), and sponsored social media posts.

Filmography

• Los de abajo (1978) – Child Role (Film)
• Muchachitas (1991) – Leticia (TV Series)
• Mágica juventud (1992) – Lead Role (TV Series)
• Azul (1996) – Lead Role (TV Series)
• Alguna vez tendremos alas (1997) – Ana Hernández (TV Series)
• La Mentira (1998) – Verónica Fernández-Negrete (TV Series)
• Ramona (2000) – Ramona Moreno (TV Series)
• El derecho de nacer (2001) – María Elena del Junco (TV Series)
• American Family (2002–2004) – Recurring Role (TV Series)
• Bajo la misma piel (2003–2004) – Miranda Murillo Ortiz (TV Series)
• American Visa (2005) – Blanca (Film)
• Under the Same Moon (2007) – Rosario (Film)
• Weeds (2009) – Pilar Zuazo (TV Series, 6 episodes)
• La Reina del Sur (2011–present) – Teresa Mendoza (TV Series)
• Colosio: El asesinato (2012) – Verónica (Film)
• K-11 (2012) – Mousey (Film)
• No Good Deed (2014) – Alexis (Film)
• The Book of Life (2014) – La Muerte (Voice, Film)
• The 33 (2015) – Katty Valdivia (Film)
• Jane the Virgin (2015) – Recurring Role (TV Series)
• Ingobernable (2017–2018) – Emilia Urquiza (TV Series)
• The Day I Met El Chapo (2017) – Herself (Documentary)
• El Chicano (2019) – Supporting Role (Film)
• Bad Boys for Life (2020) – Isabel Aretas (Film)
• ‘Til Jail Do Us Part (2022) – Angela (TV Series)
• The Cleaning Lady (2024) – Ramona Sanchez (TV Series)