Teresa Castillo

Teresa Ruth Castillo (born October 14, 1983 in Long Beach, California) is an American actress. Castillo originated the contract role of Sabrina Santiago on General Hospital in September 2012.
== Personal life ==
Castillo was born in Long Beach, California, as the youngest of three daughters. She is of Spanish, Mexican, and Chinese ancestry. Castillo started performing in musicals at her high school. Castillo also studied dance at an all girls dance school in Hollywood.
Castillo met Shane Aaron when they worked in theater together at Disneyland. The couple started dating in May 2004. Aaron later became an event planner and the couple married in May 2008. On June 3, 2014, Castillo announced via Twitter that she had given birth to the couple's first child, a baby girl, Victoria Milani, on May 29. On July 27, 2015, Castillo announced via Instagram that she was expecting a son. On January 26, 2016, Castillo announced that she had given birth to a son, Sebastian James. The couple also has a Cocker spaniel named Lady.
== Career ==
Castillo was scouted for the lead role of the film, Princess Diaries. She was later cast as Princess Jasmine in the live musical theater production of Aladdin at Disneyland. Castillo also appeared in commercials for McDonald's, Chevrolet and Clean & Clear. Castillo also pursued a career in music and as of 2008 was signed to Interscope Records as a part of a girl group. After advice from rapper Snoop Dogg (aka Snoop Lion), Castillo made the decision to focus on acting. Castillo guest starred on several prime time series including How I Met Your Mother and Bones. In 2012, Castillo auditioned for General Hospital after casting director Mark Teschner noticed her on Franklin & Bash. Castillo learned from her manager that she had booked the role several days later.
== Filmography ==
Film
Year	Title 	Role 	Notes
2011	Mamitas 	Maria 	Uncredited
2012	The Seven Year Hitch	Chandra	Television film
Television
Year 	Title 	Role 	Notes
2010 	Cold Case 	Gina Lopresi 	"Bombers"
2010 	90210 	Laura 	"Sweaty Palms and Weak Knees"
2010 	CSI: Miami 	Alexis Wilkes 	"Spring Breakdown"
2011 	Bones 	Heather Lakefish	"The Sin in the Sisterhood"
2011 	iCarly 	Ashley 	"iHire an Idiot"
2011 	Eagleheart 	Rosa 	"Me Llamo Justice"
2011 	The Secret Life of the American Teenager	Regina 	"Cute"
2011 	Franklin & Bash 	Lauren Gonzalez 	"Bachelor Party"
2011 	How I Met Your Mother 	Maya 	"Disaster Averted"
2012–2016	General Hospital 	Sabrina Santiago	Regular role: September 19, 2012 to September 15, 2016
Category:American actresses
Category:American film actresses
Category:American television actresses
Category:American voice actresses
Category:People from Long Beach, California
Category:People from California
Category:Voice actresses
Category:1980s births
Category:1983 births