A Girl From the Bronx Who Dared to Follow Her Dreams - Part 1

Episode 43 – This interview with April Hernandez Castillo, is Part 1 of a 2-part Latino Business Report podcast. April is an Actor, Keynote Speaker, and Author. She is a survivor and advocate for intimate partner violence. Best known for her riveting performance as “Eva” in the hit movie, Freedom Writers, starring Hilary Swank, April Hernandez Castillo was living the Hollywood dream. She started on TV shows such as; Person of Interest, Law & Order: SVU, Dexter, and New Amsterdam to name a few. However, behind the glitz and glamor was a woman dealing secretly with a traumatic past. April’s first professional acting job - https://bit.ly/3UmGKwW April’s daughter 9-year-old Summer Rose Castillo has an acting career of her own as Alma in the PBS animated series Alma’s Way. - https://pbskids.org/almasway