Drea Castro
Biography
Drea came from a family of singers and learned the art of performance through song.  After growing up singing on stage, she was introduced to acting through high school musical theater.  She fell in love instantly and caught the "acting bug."  She began formal acting training at Ramapo College of NJ and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater. She most recently portrayed a Suicide Bomber in the 2012 film "Act of Valor."  Some of her projects include working on films such as  "I Think I Love My Wife" (opposite Chris Rock) and "Baby Mama" (opposite Sigourney Weaver and Tina Fey). Her directing debut with the film "The Unknown" starring John Fiore ("The Sopranos") won the Soul Special Recognition Award at the Boston International Film Festival. She is currently directing the feature film documentary, "Baldy for the Blind."
Known For & Full Filmography11 Titles
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Agatha
Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Recruit
When a covert mission to rescue a kidnapped CIA operative uncovers a chilling plot, an elite, highly trained U.S. SEAL team speeds to hotspots around the globe, racing against the clock to stop a deadly terrorist attack.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Marisol
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as New Cousin
The Santiagos are a Filipino-American family of seven crammed into one tiny Los Angeles apartment, all chasing distant showbiz dreams. Bound by love and constant bickering, they navigate a turbulent year: isolation in spring, betrayal in summer, disaster at a fall party, and eviction in winter. No Room For Love is a comedy about big dreams, small spaces, and artists doing their best to survive poverty, bad luck, and each other - without ever giving up.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Maria
A desperate immigrant forced into the world of underground strip clubs crosses paths with a disillusioned drama teacher, both rediscover the meaning of dignity, art, and second chances.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Drea
As cultural traditions are slowly becoming a burden of the past, a son returns home knowing that family is the only thing that binds him and his ailing father together.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • as Natasa
A mysterious love triangle leads to a tragic shooting. Months later, eight members of a MySpace-esque chat room are being gruesomely murdered in the privacy of their own homes.
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Sopheap
Paulina, a 17 year old girl living in the Cambodian gambling community, struggles with her father and the realities of addiction.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Claire
Malcolm, a computer programmer recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, begins to receive messages from a hacker claiming to be God. Malcolm is then given a mission and finds himself at odds with family and friends regarding his sanity.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Anna hasn't left her apartment since the pandemic. She's delighted in there, especially because she goes on great adventures with her imaginary friend Walter. Eventually, Nina, her best friend, drags her out of the house. Here Anna meets Zack, a germophobe, who runs around in a homemade Covid Hazmat suit. The rest of the movie is a very silly comedy about how two people who don't like getting close to humans, get close to each other.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Ruby
A woman finds herself caught in a toxic relationship, struggling between fighting for herself or disconnecting from the one she loves.