Acting
Oct 18, 1952
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Verónica Castro
Acting
Biography
Verónica Judith Sáinz Castro (born 19 October 1951), better known as Verónica Castro, is a Mexican actress, singer, producer, former model and presenter. She is the mother of singer Cristian Castro and filmmaker Michel Castro. One of the most important figures on Mexican television who revolutionized the world of romantic novels and films is the beautiful and sensual Verónica Castro, the so-called "Diva of Mexico" who achieved her goals with her charm, charisma, and, above all, perseverance. biggest dreams regarding television, becoming a celebrity recognized not only throughout Latin America, but also in much of the entire world. She was recognized in 2005 with the Emmy Award for her contribution to Mexican television.
Feature Films (29)
70-year-old Malena gets a second chance at life when she magically turns into her 22-year-old self. Now, posing as "Maria" to hide her true identity, she becomes the lead singer of her grandson's band and tries to recover her dream of singing, which she had to give up at some point.
When I'm Young
Based on the Émile Zola same name novel. The life of Nana, a French prostitute of the 19th century. The film includes numerous musical acts performed by Irma Serrano.
Naná
"El Baby" is a documentary that portrays the fascinating story behind the disco Baby`O. From the craziest parties to the obstacles it has had to overcome. This film exposes the nights that shaped this legendary place.
El Baby
Tourist industry dudes moonlight as karate detectives, solving crimes committed among the mod young jet-setters.
Acapulco 12-22
Singer Cornelio Reyna returns to Guadalajara to propose marriage to his childhood sweetheart Silvia. This depresses one of Silvia's suitors, who will soon unleash a series of misfortunes.
Guadalajara es México
In Venezuela, one day in 1948 there were born three children all named Victorino: Pérez, mulatto and son of the poor Lucía; Perdomo, son of a middle-class communist who gets arrested; and bourgeois Peralta. On the day of his eighteenth birthday Pérez escapes from prison using lather pretending it to be a rage attack. Peralta shows a friend of his a car he got from his parents. A young lady gives herself to Perdomo as a birthday present. Pérez finds his mistress with another man and wounds her. Pérez and a few others rob an old man while riding on their motorcycles. Perdomo and a bunch of bushwhackers plan to rob a bank. Pérez sees a friend of his smoking pot while Peralta visits a cousin of his and has sex with her. Perdomo’s father, recently elected a communist representative wants to talk him out of his violent ways. Pérez sleeps with three girls and remembers how he once killed a man in the middle of a robbery. Peralta and his friends shoot dogs just for fun. Perdomo and his pals…
When I Want to Cry, I Don't
Gigolo and his girlfriend scam off married women; he seduces them, she photographs them in bed together and blackmails them afterwards. Things eventually go south.
El arte de engañar
En Primera Fila Day 1 The successful formula of Sony Music continues its legacy with Cristian Castro. The series "Primera Fila", this idea of recording style and already tested Unplugged artists like Thalia, Franco de Vita and Miguel Mateos, returns with the successes of the Mexican and some new tracks. This production is published in two volumes, classified as "Day 1" and "Day 2", each on CD and DVD. It was recorded in November 2012 in Los Angeles, California, before hundreds of fans and a team of over 200 people. "En Primera Fila: Day 1" contains classics like "Vuelveme a Querer", "Azul", "No Podras" and "Lloran las Rosas" and duets with haash, Reik and Leonel Garcia. Also highlights the participation of his mother, Veronica Castro, who of course could not miss an event of such magnitude.
Cristian Castro: En Primera Fila
A chronicle of the life of Jaro, the leader of a juvenile delinquent gang, depicting his rise from street urchin to outlaw anti-hero on the way to his inevitable end.
Navajeros
Television & Series (21)
A yearly musical contest organized by the municipality of Viña del Mar, Chile which takes place during the last week of February at the Quinta Vergara Amphitheater since February 21, 1960.
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
Mujeres Asesinas is a series that shows the dark side of women who have been mistreated or abused and become cruel murderers. The series shows how violence and death can overcome the feminine mind.
Killer Women
The drama tells the story of Rosa, who lives with her godmother in a very poor neighborhood; she is a simple girl who dresses like a boy. She was abandoned by her mother, Paulette. One day, Rosa goes to a mansion to steal apples and meets the owner of the house, Ricardo.
Rosa Salvaje
Popular telenovela produced in Mexico in 1979, starring Verónica Castro, Rogelio Guerra and Rocío Banquells. Castro also sang the theme Aprendí a Llorar, a song written by Lolita de la Colina. The telenovela was produced by Chilean Valentín Pimstein and Carlos Romero, it was directed by Rafael Banquells. The story was written by Inés Rodena and adapted by Valeria Philips.
Los ricos también lloran
Los Exitosos Perez is the adaptation for Mexico of the Argentine telenovela Los Exitosos Pells. It's a co-production of Endemol and Telefe. Mexican producer José Alberto Castro acts as it executive producer. With a mixed cast of mostly Mexican and Argentinian actors, and a few from other nationalities, it was filmed on location in Argentina, in exactly the same sets used in the original Argentinian counterpart. It premiered in Mexico on 31 August 2009 on the Televisa network.
