Mary Castro
Mary Castro (born April 14, 1981) is an American film and television actress.
Biography
Castro was born Mary Antoinette Castro in West Covina, California, and grew up in La Verne, California. She is of Irish, Spanish, and French descent on her mother's side, and Mexican descent on her father's side. She attended Bonita High School where she was on the varsity Drill team. She was also an ACTIVE member of the Bonita High School Chorale. Her Music teacher discovered her profound voice and quickly moved her to the Concert choir. Mary found out that the nearby university was having vocal scholarships. She was only in 11th grade but she thought she would give it a shot. She was duly awarded the vocal music scholarship and graduated in her junior year. College was very demanding for her so she took some time off. Still having the passion to perform, Mary decided to take acting lessons at the Beverly Hills PlayHouse. Allen Williams was her teacher. She began as a background artist, but her drive didn't stop there. She soon got an agent and has been working on various projects such as; Must Love Dogs, Cellular, Domino, [...]: State of the Union, Las Vegas (as Alec Baldwin's girlfriend "Maria"). She was one of the top 16 finalists for the WWE Raw Diva search, from L.A., they were in awe of her powerful pipes. She continues to work extremely hard. Acting and music are her passions.
Filmography
- The Kentucky Fried Horror Show (2008) (in production) (attached) - Crystal
- Hell Ride (2008) (post-production) - Oil Wrestling Mud Devil
- Reno 911!: Miami (2007) - Wiegel's "Body Double"
- The War at Home (2006-2007) (TV series) - Stripper (2 episodes)
- Epic Movie (2007) - Breast Bite Woman
- My Name Is Earl (2006) (TV series) - Pretty Girl (1 episode)
- What AbOUT Brian (2006) (TV series) - Girl in Bar (1 episode)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2005-2006) (TV series) - Beatuiful Latina (2 episodes)
- Jake in ProgresS (2006) (TV series) - Patricks Girl #2 (1 episode)
- Yes, Dear (2006) (TV series) - Music Video Babe (1 episode)
- Estudio 2 (2005) (TV series) - Unknown Character
- Wanted (2005) (TV series) - [...] Woman in Bed (1 episode)
- The King of Queens (2005) (TV series) - Giselle (1 episode)
- Las Vegas (2004-2005) (TV series) - Maria (4 episodes)
- Domino (2005) (uncredited) - Exotic Dancer
- Edmond (2005) (uncredited) - Black Hair Beauty
- The Closer (2005) (TV series) - Angelina Dutton (1 episode)
- Must Love Dogs (2005) - Stripper
- The Island (2005) (uncredited) - Busty Dancer in Bar
- The Longest Yard (2005) (uncredited) - Model at Party
- Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) (uncredited) - Model at Party
- Eve (2005) (TV series) - Unknown Character (1 episode)
- [...]: State of the Union (2005) (uncredited) - Waitress at Elwood Diner
- Monk (2005) (TV series) - Vegas Showgirl (1 episode)
- CSI: Miami (2004-2005) (TV series) - Bikini Flasher (2 episodes)
- CSI: NY (2005) (TV series) - Masseuse (1 episode)
- Dr. Vegas (2005) (TV series) - Stripper (1 episode)
- Creating America's Next Hit Television Show (2004-2005) (TV series) - Ducky's Girlfriend (2 episodes)
- George Lopez (2004) (TV series) - Chingy Girl (1 episode)
- Charmed (2004) (TV series) - Bay Mirror Employee (1 episode)
- Cellular (2004) (uncredited) - Bikini Girl
- The O.C. (2003-2004) (TV series) - Dancer at Luna Chicks (2 episodes)
- Strong Medicine (2004) (TV series) - Vivian (1 episode)
- Friends (2003) (TV series) - Coffee Patron (1 episode)
Trivia
- Her size is 36D-25-36.
- First onscreen kiss was with Alec Baldwin.
- Graduated in 11th grade.
- Sings Classical/Opera. She is a soprano. Vocal Music Scholarship to The University of La Verne at 16. Graduated in the 11th grade to pursue her music scholarship.
- Went to 11 different schools growing up.
- Her mother is Irish-Spanish-French American, and her father is Mexican-American.
- Is a big fan of Andrea Bocelli, likes watching opera singers perform. She also likes going to plays. Enjoys the works of Tennessee Williams.
- Once played the flute in jr. high, but wanted to sing instead.
- Born on a Tuesday at 10:44 p.m. PST
- First job was at the computer lab at University of La Verne, in La Verne, California.
- She was a waitress at Hooters in Round Rock, Texas and briefly at Pasadena, California. Would yodel for the customers at their request.