April Hernandez-Castillo, a renowned Latina actress in Hollywood, has a remarkable personal life story marked by triumph. Her feature film debut as Eva Benitez in the Image Award-nominated MTV film Freedom Writers (2007),alongside Academy Award-winner Hilary Swank, catapulted her to stardom, solidifying her place among the industry's elite.
Born in the Bronx, New York, April began her career as a stand-up comedienne at the famous New York Comedy Club in New York City. She then transitioned to television, landing her first acting break as the Yo/Yoa Girl alongside NBA All-Star Yao Ming in the 2004 Super Bowl Visa Check Card national commercial.
April's television credits include major roles in NBC's Emmy-award winning series ER (1994),Law & Order (1990),and 30 Rock (2006). Her big-screen endeavors include a notable performance in "Freedom Writers", where she co-starred alongside Hilary Swank.
The success of her portrayal of Eva Benitez earned her recognition and critical acclaim, cementing her status as a talented up-and-coming actress. April has since appeared in various projects, including the pilot Blue Blood (2008) on Fox, Showtime's Nurse Jackie (2009),CBS' Person of Interest (2011),and received a SAG Award nomination for her role as Officer Cira Manson in Showtime's award-winning drama Dexter (2006).
April has also demonstrated her versatility by taking on roles in John Mitchell's sci-fi comedy The History of Future Folk (2012),guest-starring as Danny Pino's sister on NBC's drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999),and appearing in two episodes of FOX's hit show The Following (2013).
Notably, April has shifted her focus from acting to motivational and inspirational speaking, utilizing her platform to inspire and uplift others.
