Eduardo Castillo Negrete Galván’s net worth stands at $50 million
Eduardo Castillo Negrete Galván Wiki Biography
Born on the 22nd July 1934 in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, J. Eduardo Eric del Castillo-Negrete Galván is a film, theatre, and television actor, screenwriter, and director. He is best known as a veteran telenovela actor, featuring in series such as “Lazos del Amor” (1995-1996) and “Pasion” (2007-2008). His career commenced in the 1950s.
Curious about Eric Del Castillo’s net worth as of early 2017? According to reliable sources, his net worth is estimated to be a whopping $50 million, largely amassed through his successful acting career.
Eric Del Castillo Net Worth: $50 Million
Eric Del Castillo, the eldest son of teacher Aurora Galván Valenzuela and firefighter Eduardo Del Castillo-Negrete Rivera, who tragically lost his life on the job. In his youth, he drifted between various pursuits, initially training to be a priest in a Mexican seminary for foreign missions in Mexico City, and later briefly attending medical school. He ultimately made the decision to pursue acting on his mother’s advice and enrolled in the Film Institute, theatre, and broadcasting of the National Association of actors (ANDA) in 1954.
His debut roles were in experimental theatre, starting in 1957 in the play “Réquiem para una monja.” Over the course of his almost sixty-year-long career, he has appeared in over forty plays. He later transitioned to the big screen, making his debut in the 1960 mystery thriller film “Verano violento” (“Violent Summer”). In the subsequent three years, he featured in over twenty film roles across different genres, including the comedy “Lastima de ropa” (1962) and the sci-fi horror “Rostro Infernal” (1963). He then shifted to the small screen, where he found his biggest success.
He made his telenovela debut in 1962 in “La herencia” and shortly after landed his first leading role in the telenovela “Lo Imperdonable” (1963) alongside Silvia Derbez. He went on to secure numerous roles, filming at least one telenovela per year. While he has portrayed his share of protagonists, he is most notable for his roles as an antagonist or supporting actor. He made a significant appearance in the popular telenovela “Maria la del Barrio” (1995-1996), starring alongside Thalia and Fernando Colunga, and had supporting roles in well-known telenovelas such as “Lazos del Amor” (1995-1996), “La Mentira” (1997), “Apuesta por un Amor” (2004-2005), and “Pasion” (2007-2008), among others. He also played the main antagonist in the new Televisa series “Tres Veces Ana” (2016), alongside Angelique Boyer and Sebastian Rulli. Despite being in his eighties, he continues to act.
Regarding his personal life, he shares a son and two daughters with his wife Kate Trillo del Castillo since 1969. His daughter, Kate, is also a famous Mexican actress in her own right. He was previously married to Roxana Billini Satamaria from 1964-67.
Full Name | Eric del Castillo |
Net Worth | $50 Million |
Date Of Birth | July 22, 1934 |
Place Of Birth | Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico |
Height | 6′ 2″ (1.88 m) |
Profession | Actor, Director, Writer |
Nationality | Mexican |
Spouse | Roxana Billini Santamaría (m. 1964–1967) |
Children | Kate del Castillo, Ponciano del Castillo, Veronica del Castillo |
Parents | Aurora Galván Valenzuela, Eduardo Del Castillo-Negrete Rivera |
Siblings | Federico del Castillo, Leopoldo del Castillo |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0145061/ |
Awards | TVyNovelas Awards: Special Tribute Award – A Telenovela Life |
Nominations | TVyNovelas Award for Best Leading Actor, TVyNovelas Award for Best Supporting Actor, Ariel Award for Best Actor, Ariel Award for Best Supporting Actor |
Movies | Various films |
TV Shows | Various TV shows |
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1 | Ex-father-in-law of Luis Garcia. |
2 | Has 1 son and 2 daughters: Ponciano del Castillo, Veronica del Castillo, and Kate del Castillo. |
3 | Father of Mexican actress Kate del Castillo. |
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Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Hombres de arena | 1987 |
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