April Hernandez-Castilo
Actress
April Hernandez-Castilo
Actress
Biography
April Hernandez Castillo's dream became a reality when she booked her first commercial as the “Yo girl” in the Visa Check Card spot starring Yao Ming and Yogi Berra. The commercial would air for the Super Bowl and become a sports classic. April then starred in television shows such as; Law & Order: SVU, The Following, Person of Interest, and Elementary. April garnered a recurring role on Showtime’s Dexter which she was nominated for a SAG nomination for Best Ensemble cast. April is most noted for her powerful portrayal as “Eva Benitez” in the hit movie Freedom Writers starring Oscar winner Hilary Swank. She also has worked on NBC’s popular shows- New Amsterdam, Prodigal Son, and Gossip Girl.
April has also graced a different stage as a public speaker. Her message of resilience, overcoming adversity, and the ability to move beyond trauma has taken April on a journey across the United States and internationally. She is reaching an array of audiences ranging from high schools, universities, conferences, and corporate events. April has spoken on some of the most prestigious stages starting from Harvard University, Q Conference to her most significant stage to date, TEDx.
April released her second book, a memoir titled Embracing Me, a heartfelt, transparent, and witty memoir that explores April’s story of being a survivor of intimate partner violence with the understanding that; we all possess the power to rewrite our story. She takes the audience behind the scenes to some of the most intimate parts of her life. April uses her voice to ignite, empower, and educate her audiences with a dash of humor!
She currently lives in NYC with her husband and two beautiful daughters. They own a production company called LionChaser Media, Inc.
Speech Topics
The Power of Your Owning Your Story
After surviving an abusive relationship which consisted of physical, mental, and verbal abuse, April found the courage to leave and rewrite her story. She tours the country speaking and facilitating workshops on the effects of intimate partner violence.
The Gift of Transparency
April experienced severe postpartum depression after her first pregnancy. After dealing with feelings of guilt and shame, her therapist suggested she begin operating in full transparency about the difficulties of motherhood. It changed her life forever.
Key Takeaways:
- Transparency is about Ownership
- Stop Guilt and Shame from Owning Your Daily Decisions
- How to Embrace Your Truth
Built Not Bought: How to Build a Business with Vision, Grit & Zero Guarantees
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