Susie Castillo
Susie Castillo | |
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 Castillo in 2007 | |
| Born | October 27, 1979 Methuen, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
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| Spouse |
Matthew Leslie (m. 2006) |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Susie Castillo (born October 27, 1979) is an American actress, TV host, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss USA 2003. She competed in the Miss Teen USA and Miss Universe pageants. She changed occupations and started hosting television shows and acting on television shows. She hosted MTV's Total Request Live as a VJ. She is known for playing Principal Ramirez in the Nickelodeon live-action television series The Really Loud House (2022–present).
Early years
Castillo was born in Methuen, Massachusetts, to a Dominican father and a Puerto Rican mother. They were divorced when she was a child. Her father abandoned the family so her mother moved to Lawrence, Massachusetts and worked several jobs.[1] She considers herself both Puerto Rican and Dominican.[2]
By 1996, at 16, Castillo had already become a professional model, she was in lots of teen magazines and commercials. After graduating from Methuen High School, she went to Endicott College, In 2001 she earned a bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture and Design. She received the Capstone Award in recognition of her senior thesis. She is a member of Kappa Delta sorority.
Pageantry
Miss Massachusetts Teen USA
Castillo won her first pageant title in November 1997, beating over 40 other contestants to become Miss Massachusetts Teen USA 1998.[3] Castillo's sister titleholder, Miss Massachusetts USA 1998 Shawnae Jebbia went on to win the Miss USA title in February the following year.
Filmography
As actress
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | My Wife and Kids | Sharon | Episode: "Class Reunion" |
| 2004 | Half & Half | Shaunie | Episode: "The Big Don't Leave Me This Way Episode" |
| 2007 | Underdog | Diana Flores | Film |
| 2008–2009 | House of Payne | Mercedes Hernandez | 11 episodes |
| 2011 | Castle | Nadine Espinoza | Episode: "Heartbreak Hotel" |
| 2011 | Holiday Engagement | Lindsay | Television film |
| 2011 | The Heartbreaker | Linda | Film |
| 2012 | More Than Stars | Iris | Film |
| 2012 | Hollywood Jack | Gloria | Short film |
| 2014 | Electric Slide | Robin | Film |
| 2015 | Kidnapped: The Hannah Anderson Story | Colleen Ryan | Television film |
| 2018 | Summer of 84 | Brenda Woodworth | Film |
| 2020 | Long Lost Sister | Tina | Film |
| 2020 | The Tribe Murders | Sadie | Short film |
| 2022 | Paloma's Flight | Rita Moses | Television film |
| 2023 | The Really Loud House | Principal Ramirez | Episode: "Better Together" |
As herself
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Miss USA 2003 | Herself | Television special; Competing as Miss Massachusetts USA and crowned Miss USA 2003 |
| 2003 | Miss Universe | Television special; Competing as Miss USA and placed in the Top 15 | |
| 2004 | The Swan | Judge | Episodes: "The Swan Pageant: Part 1" and "The Swan Pageant: Part 2" |
| 2004 | 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments | Commentator | Television special |
| 2005 | MTV Spring Break: Cancun 2005 | Host | |
| 2005 | Miss Teen USA 2005 | ||
| 2005–2006 | Total Request Live | 17 episodes | |
| 2006 | Underworld: Evolution - Inside the Action | Television film | |
| 2006 | Your Movie Show | Episode: "Gridiron Gang" | |
| 2006 | Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County | Episode: "Live After Party" | |
| 2006–2007 | The Challenge | 3 episodes | |
| 2006–2007 | The Real World | Episodes: "Fun, Sun and Now Totally Done: The Real World Key West Reunion" and "Welcome to the Mile High Club: The Real World Denver Reunion" | |
| 2007 | MTV Goes Gold: New Year's Eve 2007 | Television special | |
| 2007 | Road Rules | Episode: "Road Rules 2007 Viewers' Revenge Launch Special" | |
| 2007 | Ghost Rider: Inside the Action | Television film | |
| 2008 | The Real World Awards Bash | Television special | |
| 2008 | America's Prom Queen | 6 episodes | |
| 2008 | Arthur Ashe Kids' Day 2008 | Television special | |
| 2009 | Superstars of Dance | Co-host | 5 episodes |
| 2010 | School Pride | 7 episodes | |
| 2014–2015 | Entertainment Tonight | Herself / Correspondent | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | Zee Made in America | Expert | Episode: "Episode #1.10" |
| 2017 | National Puerto Rican Day Parade | Host | Television special |
References
- ↑ Mechling, Lauren (April 11, 2003). "Miss USA, The Donald, and Me". New York Sun.
- ↑ Castillo, Susie, "My 'Mass.' Mania" Archived September 26, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, New York Post June 6, 2007.
- ↑ Macdonald, Christine (January 25, 1998). "Teen Titleholder Reflects New Latino Culture". Boston Globe. p. 11.
Other websites
- Official website
- Spotlight on Susie Castillo, Miss USA 2003
- Young Money Magazine interviews Susie Castillo
- Susie Castillo on IMDb
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Shauntay Hinton |
Miss USA 2003 |
Succeeded by Shandi Finnessey |
| Preceded by Latoyia Foster |
Miss Massachusetts USA 2003 |
Succeeded by Maria Lekkakos |
| Preceded by Jessica Gregory |
Miss Massachusetts Teen USA 1998 |
Succeeded by Jill Donahue |