Raquel Castro aka Raquel Magdalena Castro born on November 17, 1994, is an American actress and singer. She gained recognition for her role as Gertie Trinké in the 2004 film “Jersey Girl,” where she portrayed the daughter of Ollie Trinké (Ben Affleck) and Gertrude Steiney (Jennifer Lopez).
Castro received the Young Artist Award for the Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Actress Age Ten or Younger for her role in the movie. In addition to her acting career, she participated as a contestant in the American version of “The Voice.”
Early Life
Raquel born on November 17, 1994. Her father is Puerto Rican, and her mother is of Italian and Jewish descent.
Acting Career
Raquel Castro began her acting career with an appearance in an episode of the television series “Third Watch.” Her breakthrough came when she played the daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s characters in the 2004 film “Jersey Girl,” directed by Kevin Smith.
Following this, she appeared in various projects, including a 2005 episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” titled “Alien” and the independent film “Little Fugitive.” Castro also had a role in two episodes of “Liv & Maddie” in its second season.
In 2006, she played the character Nicole in the music video for the Ludacris song “Runaway Love,” alongside Mary J. Blige. The music video addresses issues of abuse and self-consciousness.
She continued her acting career with a role in the 2007 independent film “Tracks of Color” and appeared in “The Ministers” (2009), starring John Leguizamo. Raquel Castro also dedicated several years to dance, attending a dance studio with her younger brother on Long Island.
Singing Career
Raquel Castro participated in the first season of the reality television singing competition “The Voice.” She successfully made it through the Blind Audition round and was coached by Christina Aguilera. Although she reached the first round of the Live shows, she was eventually eliminated along with Lily Elise.
Following her appearance on “The Voice,” Castro recorded a cover of Christina Aguilera’s “Ain’t No Other Man” and posted it on YouTube. She considers Aguilera and Selena as her idols and major influences.
In 2012, Castro released her first single titled “Diary,” which was written by Alyssa Bonagura and Ted Bruner, produced by J Chris Griffin, and released on iTunes and CDBaby. She also uploaded the music video for “Diary” on YouTube and released a dance remix of the song in March 2012.
She continued her musical journey with the release of the single “Game Over” on January 29, 2013, written with the help of the IDA Program. In 2019, Castro provided vocals for the theme song of the Netflix Original Series “Carmen Sandiego.”
Additionally, Castro participated in season 2 of NBC’s Songland, presenting her song “Wrong Places” to H.E.R., who chose the song to be included in her album.
How old is Raquel castro now?
Raquel Castro Age is 30 years old in 2024, She was born on November 17, 1994.
Raquel Castro Age, Wikipedia and Biography
| Full Name | Raquel Magdalena Castro |
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Raquel Castro
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Age (As of 2024)
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30
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| Birth Date | November 17, 1994 |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actress, Singer |
| Notable Roles | Gertie Trinké in “Jersey Girl” (2004), Nicole in Ludacris’s “Runaway Love” music video (2006) |
| Awards | Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Actress Age Ten or Younger (Jersey Girl, 2004) |
| Influences | Idols and major influences include Christina Aguilera and Selena |
Raquel Castro Height, Weight, Body Measurements
| Height (Inches) | 4 feet 9 inches (4” 9″) |
| Height (Meters) | 1.52 Mtrs |
| Height (Centimeters) | 152 Cms |
| Weight (KG) | 52 Kgs |
| Weight (Pound) | 114 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 34 – 28 -34 |
| Bra Size | 34 Inches |
| Waist Size | 28 Inches |
| Hip Size | 34 Inches |
| Body Type | Slim |
| Shoe Size | 6 (US) |
| Dress Size | Small |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Hair Style | N/A |
| Skin Color | Fair |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Raquel Castro Husband, Affairs, and Marital Status
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Relationship Status | Not Known |
| Marriage Dates | Un Married |
| Boy Friends | Jimmie Gutch |
| Affairs | Jimmie Gutch |
| Husband | Not Known |
Raquel Castro News & Controversy
No updates on Raquel Castro Controversy.
Father, Mother, Son, Daughter, and Family details
| Father | Albee Castro (a Puerto Rican) |
| Mother | Kathy Castro |
| Father in law | Name Not Know |
| Mother in law | Name Not Know |
| Brothers/Sisters | David Castro (Brother) |
| Grand Father/Mother | Not Known |
| Uncles/Aunties | Not Known |
| Best Friend | Not Known |
| Sons/Daughters | No |
Education, Qualification
| Education | Not Known |
| School | Not Known |
| High School | Not Known |
| Graduation | Not Known |
| University | Not Known |
| Post Graduate/College | Not Known |
| Masters | Not Known |
| Training/Others | Not Known |
Favorite Things
| Favorite Passion | singing and traveling |
| Favorite Place | Not Known |
| Favorite Food | Not Known |
| Favorite Movie | Not Known |
| Favorite Actor | Not Known |
| Favorite Actress | Not Known |
| Favorite Song | Not Known |
| Favorite Singer | Not Known |
| Favorite Book | Not Known |
| Favorite Moment | Not Known |
| Favorite Sports | Not Known |
| Favorite Colors | Not Known |
| Favorite Cars, Vehicle | Not Known |
| Favorite Perfume | Not Known |
| Favorite Scene Place | Not Known |
| Favorite DressUp | Western |
| Favorite Lipstick & Brand | Not Known |
Raquel Castro Movies and Tv Shows (Filmography)
| Year | Title | Category |
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| 2004 | Jersey Girl | Film |
| 2006 | Little Fugitive | Film |
| 2007 | Tracks of Color | Film |
| 2009 | America | Film |
| 2009 | The Ministers | Film |
| 2010 | Brooklyn’s Finest | Film |
| 2016 | From Nowhere | Film |
| 2017 | Heavenly Charm | Film |
| 2017 | Ten | Film |
| 2019 | Already Gone | Film |
| 2021 | This Is the Night | Film |
| 2002 | Third Watch | TV Series |
| 2005 | Law & Order: SVU | TV Series |
| 2011 | The Voice | TV Series |
| 2011 | Wingin’ It | TV Series |
| 2014 | Awkward | TV Series |
| 2014–2015 | Liv and Maddie | TV Series |
| 2015–2016 | Empire | TV Series |
| 2020 | Songland | TV Series |
Raquel Castro Net worth, Source of income (Approx.)
| Net Worth | $3.5 million |
| Tv Serial Remuneration | Not Known |
| Movie Remuneration | Not Known |
| Source of income | Acting, Modeling, Singing |
| Others Remuneration | Not Known |
| Car Collection | Not Known |
All Awards
| Year | Awards and Achievements |
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| 2005 | Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Actress Age Ten or Younger for Jersey Girl |
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Raquel Castro Phone Number, Address Details
| Home Town | US |
| Current Address | US |
| Phone Number for Business | Will update soon |
| Email Id for Business | Will update soon |
| Website/Links for Business | Will update soon |
| Manager Contact Number | Will update soon |
| Whatsapp number for Business | Will update soon |
Raquel Castro Instagram and Social Media Accounts
| @OfficialRaquelCastro | |
| @RaquelCastro | |
| @raquelxcastro | |
| Wikipedia | @Raquel_Castro |
| IMDb | @nm1211485 |
| Thread | @ |
| Youtube | @ |
Interesting Facts about Raquel Castro
- Since her early years, Raquel received encouragement to pursue a career in entertainment. At the age of 4, she became a regular on Sesame Street and Nick Jr.
- At 7, she achieved a breakthrough role in the film “Jersey Girl,” starring alongside Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.
- Raquel demonstrated her charm as a talk-show guest, making appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She also co-hosted with Ryan Seacrest on the show “On Air with Ryan Seacrest.”
- By the age of 10, her talent as a correspondent gained recognition, making her the youngest correspondent ever to interview big celebrities like Adam Sandler, Jim Carrey, and Cameron Diaz, among others.
- She attended New Lane Memorial Elementary School.
- As an actress, she made a guest appearance on Law and Order: SVU.
- Raquel also had the opportunity to feature in the music video for the popular song “Runaway Love” by Ludacris and Mary J. Blige, portraying the role of Little Nicole.
- Her singing talent led her to secure the theme song for the Netflix animated series, Carmen Sandiego. In 2020, she signed with Jason Boyarski, a prominent entertainment music lawyer.