Known for movies
Short Info
Date Of Birth | October 19, 1952 |
Fact | Former sister-in-law of 'German Valdés', Ramón Valdés, and Antonio Valdés. |
Verónica Castro is a Mexican actress, singer, and producer. She is one of the most successful and popular entertainers in Mexico and Latin America. She has starred in over fifty films and television shows, and has sold over twenty million records.
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— Verónica Castro (@vrocastroficial) September 19, 2022
Born in Mexico City on October 19, 1952, Castro is the daughter of Mexican actor Ramón Castro and his wife María Eugenia Alatorre. She has four siblings: Ramón, María Eugenia, Enrique, and Alejandro. Castro began her career as a child actress, appearing in a number of Mexican films and television shows. She made her film debut in the 1959 film “Niños Perdidos”.
In the early 1970s, Castro achieved great success with her role in the telenovela “Los Ricos También Lloran”. The show was a huge hit in Mexico and throughout Latin America, and made Castro a household name. She followed up her success with the lead role in the telenovela “La Madrastra”.
In the 1980s, Castro starred in a number of successful films, including “Cambio de Sexo” and “La Hora Marcada”. She also released several successful albums, including “Verónica” and “Mujer de Nadie”.
In the 1990s, Castro starred in the telenovelas “Alcanzar una Estrella II” and “Azul”. She also appeared in the films “Tango Bar” and “El Último Grito”.
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In recent years, Castro has continued to appear on television, starring in the telenovelas “La Fuerza del Destino” and “Porque el Amor Manda”. She has also appeared in a number of stage productions, including “La Cage aux Folles” and “The Vagina Monologues”.
Castro has been married three times. Her first husband was Mexican actor Manuel Valdés; the couple divorced in 1977. Her second husband was Cuban singer-songwriter Roberto Ledesma; the couple divorced in 1985. Her third husband is Mexican businessman José Luis Abarca; the couple has been married since 1996.
Castro has three children: Cristian Castro (born 1974), Michelle Salas (born 1982), and Gabriel Soto (born 1984).
Castro is considered one of the most important figures in Mexican entertainment. She has won numerous awards throughout her career, including two Ariel Awards, two TVyNovelas Awards, and a Latin Grammy Award.
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General Info
Full Name | Verónica Castro |
Date Of Birth | October 19, 1952 |
Height | 1.56 m |
Profession | Television presenter, Talk show host, Actor, Model, Singer, La movida, Mala Noche No, Una miradita |
Education | National Autonomous University of Mexico |
Nationality | Mexican |
Family
Children | Christian, Michel Sáenz Castro, La movida, Mala Noche No, Una miradita |
Parents | Socorro Castro Alba, Fausto Saenz, La movida, Mala Noche No, Una miradita |
Siblings | José Alberto Castro, Fausto Gerardo Sáenz, Beatriz Castro, La movida, Mala Noche No, Una miradita |
Accomplishments
Movies | The Child and the Pope, Naná, Knifers, Rural Chivalry, Cuando quiero llorar no lloro, El Ausente |
TV Shows | Los exitosos Pérez, Marido en alquiler, Pueblo chico, infierno grande, Los Ricos También Lloran, Big Brother México |
Social profile links
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | Sister-in-law of Angélica Rivera. |
2 | Former aunt of 'Rosalia Valdes'. |
3 | Former sister-in-law of 'German Valdés', Ramón Valdés, and Antonio Valdés. |
4 | Former mother-in-law of Gabriela Bo and Valeria Liberman. |
5 | Sister of José Alberto Castro, Beatriz Castro and Fausto Sáinz |
6 | Mother of Cristian Castro, from her relationship with 'Manuel 'Loco' Valdés'. |
7 | Former model. |
Movies
Actress
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Los exitosos Pérez | 2009-2010 | TV Series | Roberta Santos |
En la oscuridad | 2008 | Short | |
Mujeres asesinas | 2008 | TV Series | Emma |
Amor sin maquillaje | 2007 | TV Series | |
Código postal | 2006 | TV Series | Beatriz Corona Morales |
Teletón | 1997 | TV Series | Presentadora (2004) |
Pueblo chico, infierno grande | 1997 | TV Series | Leonarda Ruán |
El ausente | 1996 | ||
Valentina | 1993 | TV Series | Valentina Isabel Montero / Valentina de los Ángeles |
Dios se lo pague | 1990 | ||
Mi pequeña Soledad | 1990 | TV Series | Isadora / Soledad |
Rosa salvaje | 1987-1988 | TV Series | Rosa Garcia |
El niño y el Papa | 1987 | Alicia / Guadalupe | |
Algo muy especial de Veronica Castro | 1986 | ||
Chiquita pero picosa | 1986 | Florinda Benitez / Flor | |
Amor prohibido | 1986 | TV Series | Nora |
Felicidad, ¿dónde estás? | 1985 | TV Series | Karina |
Naná | 1985 | Satán | |
Yolanda Luján | 1984 | TV Series | Yolanda Luján |
Cara a cara | 1983 | TV Series | Laura |
Verónica: El rostro del amor | 1982 | TV Series | Verónica |
Johnny Chicano | 1981 | Debbie Williamson | |
El derecho de nacer | 1981 | TV Series | María Elena |
Navajeros | 1980 | Toñi | |
Los ricos también lloran | 1979 | TV Series | Mariana Villarreal |
Pasiones encendidas | 1978 | TV Series | Martha |
Nobleza ranchera | 1977 | ||
Mañana será otro día | 1976 | TV Series | Gabriela |
Guadalajara es México | 1975 | ||
Acapulco 12-22 | 1975 | Lucía | |
Barata de primavera | 1975 | TV Series | Karina Labrada |
La recogida | 1974 | Alicia | |
El primer paso... de la mujer | 1974 | ||
Volveré a nacer | 1973 | María | |
Novios y amantes | 1973 | ||
Cuando quiero llorar no lloro | 1973 | ||
Mi mesera | 1973 | ||
Bikinis y rock | 1972 | ||
Un sueño de amor | 1972 | Karis Techman | |
El ausente | 1972 | Julia Beltrán | |
El arte de engañar | 1972 | Rebeca | |
La fuerza inútil | 1972 | ||
El edificio de enfrente | 1972 | TV Series | |
Revista musical Nescafe | 1972 | TV Series | |
El amor tiene cara de mujer | 1971 | TV Series | |
No creo en los hombres | 1969 | TV Series | |
En familia con Chabelo | 1968 | TV Series | |
Operación Ja Ja | 1966 | TV Series | |
TV Musical Ossart | 1964 | TV Series |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Pueblo chico, infierno grande | 1997 | TV Series performer: "Pena De Amor Y Muerte" | |
Valentina | 1993 | TV Series performer: "Valentina" | |
Mi pequeña Soledad | 1990 | TV Series performer: "Mi pequeña Soledad" / writer: "Mi pequeña Soledad" | |
Rosa salvaje | 1987 | TV Series performer: "Rosa Salvaje" | |
El derecho de nacer | 1981 | TV Series performer: "Ven" | |
Los ricos también lloran | 1979 | TV Series performer: "Aprendí a Llorar" |
Producer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Mi pequeña Soledad | 1990 | TV Series producer - 3 episodes |
Music Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Pueblo chico, infierno grande | 1997 | TV Series composer - 1 episode | |
Los ricos también lloran | 1979 | TV Series composer: theme song "Aprendí a llorar" |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Caiga quien caiga - CQC | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
Susana Giménez | 2013 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Almorzando con Mirtha Legrand | 2009 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Teletón XII | 2008 | TV Special | Herself |
Teletón XI | 2007 | TV Special | Herself |
Premios TV y novelas 2007 | 2007 | TV Movie | Herself |
¡Pedro Infante vive! | 2007 | TV Movie documentary | Herself - Host |
50 Años de la telenovela: Mentiras y verdades | 2007 | TV Mini-Series | Herself - Host |
Servando Cano, 40 años | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
Big Brother 3 | 2005 | TV Series | Herself - Big Sister |
Estrellas y estrellados | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
100 mexicanos dijeron | 2004 | TV Series | Herself |
Big Brother VIP 3 | 2004 | TV Series | Herself - Host |
Big Brother Vip 3: Capitulo 2 | 2004 | TV Series | Herself - Host |
Premios TV y novelas 2004 | 2004 | TV Movie | Herself |
Big Brother VIP: México | 2002 | TV Series | Herself - Host (2003-2005) (as Big Vero) |
Sábado Bus | 2001 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
No contaban con mi astucia | 2000 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
La tocada | 1996 | TV Series | Herself - Host |
¿Qué apostamos? | 1994-1995 | TV Series | Herself |
En la noche | 1994 | TV Series | Herself - Host |
Furia musical | 1993 | TV Series | Herself - Host |
Y vero América va! | 1992 | TV Series | Herself - Host |
Primero izquierda | 1992 | TV Series | Herself |
Viva el espectáculo | 1991 | TV Series | Herself |
La movida | 1991 | TV Series | Herself - Hostess / Herself - Host |
Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar | 1989 | TV Series | Herself - Jury Member |
Aquí está | 1988 | TV Series | Herself - Host |
Especial Nochevieja 1987: Super 88 | 1988 | TV Movie | Herself - Performer |
Mala noche... no! | 1988 | TV Series | Herself - Hostess |
El mundo del espectáculo | 1987 | TV Series documentary | Herself (1987) |
Esta noche se improvisa | 1984 | TV Series | Herself - Host |
Noche a noche | 1980 | TV Series | Herself - Host |
Muy agradecido | 1975 | TV Series | Herself - Host |
Sábado '72 | 1972 | TV Series | Herself - Host |
Revista musical | 1971 | TV Series | Herself - Host |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Tu cara me suena - Argentina | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
1002 Momentos de la tele | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
Los rostros del 2007 | 2007 | TV Movie | Herself |
La tele de tu vida | 2007 | TV Series | Mariana Villareal |
Ernesto Alonso: Estrella de estrellas | 2007 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
Rigo Tovar: La trayectoria | 2007 | TV Movie | Herself |
50 y más | 2005 | TV Movie | |
Otro rollo con: Adal Ramones | 2004 | TV Series | Herself |
Los nuevos y clásicos bloopers | 2004 | TV Series | Herself |
María Félix: Una diva inmortal | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
Awards
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
---|---|---|---|---|
2002 | Silver Goddess | Mexican Cinema Journalists | Silver Goddess "Leopoldo Meraz" | |
1988 | Silver Goddess | Mexican Cinema Journalists | Best Comedic Performance (Mejor Actuación de Comedia) | Chiquita pero picosa (1986) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia