Kate del Castillo is a Mexican-American actress known for her work in film and television. She was born on October 23, 1972, in Mexico City, Mexico, to a family with a strong background in the entertainment industry. Her father is the famous Mexican actor Eric del Castillo, and her mother is Kate Trillo. Kate del Castillo began her acting career at a young age, making her television debut in the Mexican telenovela “Muchachitas” in 1991. She gained recognition in the early 2000s with her role as Leticia in the popular telenovela “La Mentira” (1998). Her breakthrough role on an international level came with the critically acclaimed telenovela “La Reina del Sur” (2011), where she portrayed Teresa Mendoza, a powerful drug lord. The series became a massive success and established Kate as one of the leading actresses in the Latin American television industry. In addition to her television work, Kate del…