Samantha Castillo, a renowned Venezuelan actress, was born on March 12th, 1980, in the picturesque town of Los Teques, Venezuela, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey in the world of entertainment.
With a strong foundation in the arts, Samantha holds a Bachelor's degree in Arts from the prestigious Central University of Venezuela, complemented by extensive acting training in various techniques and schools in Venezuela and Cuba.
Her acting career commenced with a passion for theater, and she soon made her mark on the big screen with the critically acclaimed film "Pelo Malo" (2013),winning the Concha de Oro at the San Sebastian Film Festival. Her captivating performance as "Marta" earned her widespread recognition and numerous accolades, including nominations and wins at over a dozen film festivals.
Throughout her illustrious career, Samantha has taken on leading roles in four films across the globe, including "Le Badanti", "La Migliori età" from Italy, "El Malquerido", and "El Amparo", where she bravely filmed in extreme conditions on the border of Venezuela.
Currently, Samantha can be seen in the Netflix production "Buscando a Frida" and the HBO mini-series "Cecilia", where she portrays the character of "Sara".
In 2022, audiences can look forward to her performances in Michelle Garza Cervera's film "Hueseras", where she plays the character of "Carolina", and in Isaac Ezban's new project "Mal de Ojo", where she takes on the leading role.
Throughout her career, Samantha has received numerous awards and nominations for her outstanding performances, including:
* Best Actress Platino del Cine Iberoamericano 2015 Awards
* Best Actress Fenix Awards 2014
* Best Actress - Torino Film Festival, Italy 2013
* Best Interpretation - Festival du Nouveau Cinema Montreal, 2013
* Best Actress - Cine Mérida- Venezuela Film Festival, 2014
* Best Actress - ELCO Oriente Film Festival- Venezuela 2014
* Revelation Actress - Unasur- Argentina 2014
* Best Actress - Fest cinema d'auteur Rabat 2014
