María José Castillo Biography: Net Worth, Age, Songs, Career, Boyfriend, Albums, Instagram, Wikipedia

María José Castillo Gutiérrez, known professionally as María José Castillo or Majo Castillo, is a Costa Rican singer and pediatric dentist recognized for finishing as runner-up in the third season of Latin American Idol in 2008 and releasing music while practicing dentistry.

Profile

• Full Name: María José Castillo Gutiérrez
• Stage Name: María José Castillo
• Born: August 11, 1990
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Heredia, Costa Rica
• Nationality: Costa Rican
• Occupation: Singer, Pediatric Dentist
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Castillo
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $1 million

Early Life And Education

María José Castillo was born on August 11, 1990, in Heredia, Costa Rica, to parents Mr. and Mrs. Castillo.

She grew up in Barva, Heredia, where she discovered her passion for music at a young age.

She later moved to Bogotá, Colombia, for over four years to pursue studies in dentistry, specializing in pediatric care at a prestigious institution, graduating as a doctor in odontopediatrics.

Career

María José Castillo rose to fame in 2008 as the runner-up on Latin American Idol, earning the same prizes as the winner, including a recording contract with Sony BMG.

Her self-titled debut album, released in November 2008, debuted successfully in Costa Rica, with the lead single “Abre Tu Corazón” achieving strong chart performance and gold certification.

She led events like the Festival de la Luz in San José and released subsequent music, including the 2021 album “Majo Castillo” featuring tracks like “Se Que Te Encontré” and “Sobreviviré”.

Balancing her artistic pursuits, Castillo returned to Costa Rica in late 2023 to practice as a pediatric dentist at clinics like Sonríe in Escazú, while continuing to perform at events and plan new original music releases.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mariajosecastillo
• Facebook: Majo Castillo

Personal Life

María José Castillo, now 35, has navigated personal growth alongside her dual careers.

After living in Colombia, she returned to Costa Rica to live with family initially, bringing her two dogs and reuniting with her boyfriend of several years, maintaining a long-distance relationship previously.

No marriage or children are publicly known.

Her height is unknown.

Net Worth

María José Castillo’s estimated net worth ranges from $500,000 to $1 million.

Her income sources include music sales, performances, recording contracts from her early career, and her professional practice as a pediatric dentist, along with occasional events and endorsements.