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David Castro(V)

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David Castro
A failed boxer (Leguizamo) struggles to find a job and an apartment for his family on Christmas Eve.
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Where God Left His Shoes (2007)
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David's acting career began at age 5, where he landed a national Nickelodeon Sponge Bob commercial. At age 7, David landed a role in a Todd Solondz's film due to his talented break-dancing moves.

His first leading role came a year later in the film remake of "The Little Fugitive."

A critically acclaimed short "Tracks of Color" followed, where he played the role of a young graffiti artist struggling to pursue his passion yet fearing the disappointment of his family. The film was so riveting that investors took notice

At 9, he co-starred opposite John Leguizamo in the movie "Where God Left His Shoes" which landed him a best supporting actor nomination at the Imagen Awards.

Teaming up again with John Leguizamo in the film"Ministers, directed by Franc Reyes and co-starring Harvey Keitel, left David with the daunting task of playing the younger version of John Leguizamo's twin characters Dante and Perfecto.

Several pilots followed; including LL Cool J in "The Man" created by CSI's Anthony Zukier and Nickelodeon's "Summer Camp" where David played Hailee Steinfeld's boy crush and another CBS pilot, "Red Zone." in the role of Reza, a teenager from Algeria...

David's recently released film "Forged" won Best Domestic Feature at the New York International Latino Film Festival in 2010 as well as the Providence Latin Film Festival.

David, had a second Imagen Best Supporting Actor nomination, with the role of Manny in the recently release film "Tio Papi" which also won several festival awards, followed by a theatrical release.

David had a recurring role playing Staten Island Guido, Frankie DeCosmo in Ice Cube's TBS's hit show "Are we There Yet? "

When David isn't acting, he is enjoying Golf and studying Jiu Jitsu. He is a self- taught pianist, his love for music has now lead him to debut as a singer.

David plays a Rock and Roll singer in the soon to be released movie "Ruta Madre" and recently made his first original song release with "Save Me", written by his singer/songwriting sister Raquel Castro, and produced by Donnie Klang, of making the Band

One of his favorite roles is playing head Vampire in Freeform's "Shadowhunters" in the role of Raphael Santiago.

David can be seen in Season 2 as Marco Boselli heir to the Capellano crime family in Starz Powerbook "Raising Kanan" premiering August 14,2022
BornFebruary 7, 1996
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      • 2 nominations total

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    Known for

    Katherine Heigl in 27 robes (2008)
    27 robes
    6.1
    • Pedro
    • 2008
    Shia LaBeouf, Peter Anthony Tambakis, Adam Scarimbolo, and Channing Tatum in Il était une fois dans le Queens (2006)
    Il était une fois dans le Queens
    6.9
    • Reaper's Little Brother
    • 2006
    Where God Left His Shoes (2007)
    Where God Left His Shoes
    7.1
    • Justin Diaz
    • 2007
    Zoe Lister-Jones and Francis Benhamou in Mariages arrangés (2007)
    Mariages arrangés
    7.3
    • Eddie
    • 2007

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    • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Mehcad Brooks, and Odelya Halevi in New York - Police judiciaire (1990)
      New York - Police judiciaire
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Ernesto Ruiz
      • 2025
    • Tony Danza, Wendell Pierce, Erika Woods, Malcolm Mays, Patina Miller, Stefano Marchetti, Hailey Kilgore, Joey Bada$$, Mekai Curtis, and Marvin Thomas in Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021)
      Power Book III: Raising Kanan
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Marco Boselli
      • 2022
    • God Friended Me (2018)
      God Friended Me
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Private Joseph Martinez
      • 2020
    • Harry Shum Jr., Emeraude Toubia, Katherine McNamara, Dominic Sherwood, Matthew Daddario, and Alberto Rosende in Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments (2016)
      Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Raphael Santiago
      • 2016–2019
    • Paul Rodriguez, William Miller, and David Castro in Ruta Madre (2019)
      Ruta Madre
      4.7
      • Daniel
      • 2019
    • Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and Will Estes in Blue Bloods (2010)
      Blue Bloods
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Louis Edwards
      • 2016
    • Red Zone (2014)
      Red Zone
      7.9
      TV Movie
      • Reza Moussaf
      • 2014
    • Fugly! (2014)
      Fugly!
      4.3
      • Kid Ray
      • 2014
    • Tio Papi (2013)
      Tio Papi
      6.1
      • Manny
      • 2013
    • Essence Atkins, Terry Crews, Teala Dunn, and Coy Stewart in Are We There Yet? (2010)
      Are We There Yet?
      5.5
      TV Series
      • Frankie Decosmo
      • Frankie
      • Frankie DeCosmo
      • 2011–2012
    • Summer Camp (2010)
      Summer Camp
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Cal Alarcon
      • 2010
    • Kevin Breznahan, Margo Martindale, Zeus Morand, Manny Perez, Jamie Tirelli, Josh Crook, David Castro, Evan Wilson, William Wedig, John Northcraft, and Jaime Whitlock in Forged (2010)
      Forged
      4.7
      • Machito
      • 2010
    • Les Anges noirs (2009)
      Les Anges noirs
      4.4
      • Dante
      • Perfecto 10 years old
      • 2009
    • Katherine Heigl in 27 robes (2008)
      27 robes
      6.1
      • Pedro
      • 2008
    • The Man (2007)
      The Man
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • Kiko
      • 2007

    Videos14

    Tio Papi
    Clip 1:59
    Tio Papi
    Tio Papi
    Clip 1:55
    Tio Papi
    Tio Papi
    Clip 1:55
    Tio Papi
    Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 2:05
    Theatrical Trailer
    Where God Left His Shoes: Trailer
    Trailer 2:26
    Where God Left His Shoes: Trailer
    Little Fugitive: Waving to My Daddy Clip
    Trailer 1:29
    Little Fugitive: Waving to My Daddy Clip
    Little Fugitive: Visiting Hours Clip
    Trailer 2:57
    Little Fugitive: Visiting Hours Clip

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    • Height
      • 1.77 m
    • Born
      • February 7, 1996
      • Long Island, New York, USA
    • Relatives
      • Raquel Castro(Sibling)
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      He is a self taught pianist & guitarist.

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      29 years old
    • When was David Castro born?
      February 7, 1996
    • Where was David Castro born?
      Long Island, New York, USA
    • How tall is David Castro?
      5 feet 10 inches, or 1.77 meters
    • What is David Castro known for?
      A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, Where God Left His Shoes, Arranged, and 27 Dresses

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