
David Castro
Acting
Biography
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. David's most 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 has recently wrapped production for the film "Tio Papi" which is slated to release in 2012. David has 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. He also competes in nationwide dance competitions and being a self- taught pianist, his love for music has now lead him to debut as a singer. IMDb Mini Biography By: Who's That Kid Inc.
Known For

A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief.
Blue Bloods

When Clary Fray's mother has disappeared, Clary joins a band of Shadowhunters; demon killing hunters, and gets caught up in a plan to save the world.
Shadowhunters

Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this prequel to "Power" revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan

A self-proclaimed "pesky atheist" is encouraged to help strangers by someone claiming to be God who friends him on Facebook.
God Friended Me

Altruistic Jane finds herself facing her worst nightmare as her younger sister announces her engagement to the man Jane secretly adores.
27 Dresses

A NYPD detective attempts to avenge the death of her father, but unwittingly becomes involved with one of his killers.
The Ministers

When Frank, Angela, and their two children are evicted from their New York City apartment, they have no choice but to move into a homeless shelter. After a few difficult months, good news comes their way on Christmas Eve: a nearby housing project has an apartment available immediately-however, Frank needs a job on the books in order to qualify
Where God Left His Shoes

An international soccer star is on his way to sign a multimillion dollar contract when something happens that brings his career to an abrupt end. A beautiful waitress, struggling to make it in New York City, discovers something about herself that she's unprepared for. In one irreversible moment, their lives are turned upside down.
Bella
Set in present day Brooklyn, this film is a remake of the 1953 classic, "Little Fugitive." With his father in jail and his mother working long hours at a nursing home, Lenny, age 11, is burdened with the responsibility of looking after his younger brother, Joey, age 7. Lenny plays a practical joke on his little brother. When the joke goes too far, Joey runs away to Coney Island.
Little Fugitive

ARRANGED centers on the friendship between an Orthodox Jewish woman and a Muslim woman who meet as first-year teachers at a public school in Brooklyn. Over the course of the year they learn they share much in common - not least of which is that they are both going through the process of arranged marriages.
Arranged

It was a bachelor’s life for hard-working and fun-loving Ray Ray Dominguez (Joey Dedio) who dreamt of leaving the barrio for a more carefree existence in Miami. That’s until one day when everything changed – and he became a reluctant “Tio Papi” aka Uncle Daddy to his sister’s six children ages 6 to 16. Now, in charge of raising this energetic (and expensive) clan, Ray Ray must make important decisions on what life really is all about. Combining heart-warming drama with light-hearted comedy, TIO PAPI, directed by Fro Rojas from the original screenplay by Joey Dedio and Brian Herskowitz, is an upbeat story of life’s unexpected surprises and ultimately what matters the most – the love of family.
Tio Papi

Released from prison after serving a sentence for murdering his wife, Chuco returns to Scranton, Penn., where he meets his son, who naturally wants revenge. The two proceed to wrestle with their emotions and the past, forging an unlikely bond.
Forged

In this independent comedy-drama from Canada, a pair of brothers -- Wes (Shaun Johnston), a reckless biker, and Cliff (David Everhart), a clean-living suburbanite -- are brought back together to patch up their differences after the death of their mother. With Wes' girlfriend (Kim Hogan) in tow, the boys begin confronting issues that have weighed them down since childhood, though their rivalries and jealousies begin to surface as well.
Two Brothers, a Girl and a Gun

After his first love breaks his heart, a young American singer reluctantly leaves his home in San Diego, California and embarks on an epic road trip through Baja with his uncle in order to reconnect with his Mexican roots and find himself.
Ruta Madre

Detective Danny Murphy, whose desperate actions ignite a nightmare, culminates in the return of a vengeful serial killer after his death. Detective Murphy is spooked by a theory but is determined to find all the pieces to figure out how to end the carnage of this notorious serial killer in hopes of saving another life. Including the ones he loves. How has he returned? How do you catch someone who is already dead? The questions permeate Murphy’s every thought. Aligned with all the traits of horror icons from the past.
Waxman
An undercover LAPD cop struggles to find a balance between his professional life running sting operations and his family life raising three adopted kids.