MIRANDA CASTRO

[miranda]

MIRANDA CASTRO

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OVERVIEW______________________

DATE OF BIRTH November 1st, 1988, Aurora, Illinois.

BIOGRAPHY Miranda Tayler Castro was born in Aurora, Illinois, to famous designer Kalila Castro, and doctor Andrew Kyle. Unfortunately, her father is deceased. She lived in Aurora for about 7 years of her life before her family packed up and decided to move to Los Angeles, located in California. It was there that Miranda decided to start pursuing her dreams. For about a year, a bit longer, she took up dancing. After that, she began to focus her attention on acting. Not having much luck at first, she had a few reoccurring roles on a few shows. But then she ended up disappearing for a long while. When she came back, things began looking up. She started getting roles constantly, either small or big.

TRIVIA

• She has a dog named Buddy who is 3 years old, and a kitten named Strawberry, who was recently purchased.
  
• She has a strong admiration, or as some put it, obsession, with all chocolate.
  
• Her mother, Kalila Castro, is a famous designer.
  
• Her favorite musicals are Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera.
  
• Camryne Newton and Holland Cartwright are her best friends.
  
• She is Mexican, Puerto Rican, Caucasian, and Irish.
  
• A lot of people mistake her race as just pure Caucasian.
  
• Miranda's idol is Michael Jackson.
  
• She is a very athletic person, and has done dance for a long time in her life.
  
• Her hair is naturally curly, even though she changes it often.
  
• Her favorite instrument is the drums because it makes a lot of noise.
  

PERSONAL QUOTES

• "One of my biggest philosophies in life is to never judge a book by its cover. It annoys me to no end when people judge someone by what they heard on TV, in a magazine, from their friends, or even just by looking at them. Give a person a chance, maybe they'll make a huge change in your life."
  
• "Don't let anyone try to change you. I had to learn the hard way, but now I know better. You are who you are, and unless you personally want to make the change, I suggest that you stay true to your heart."
  
• "I admired so many people in this short lifetime of mine, and all of the wrong people."
  
• "Wouldn't want to be anyone else."
  
• "Don't try to blend in with the crowd. Stand out! But remember to stay true to yourself."
  

AWARDS

• 2009 - Won - ALMA Award "Actress in Television - Comedy" (Wizards of Waverly Place)
  
• 2008 - Nominated - ALMA Award "Outstanding Female Performance in a Comedy Television Series" (Wizards of Waverly Place)
  
• 2011 - Nominated - Image Award "Outstanding Performance in a Youth or Children's Series/Special" (Wizards of Waverly Place)
  
• 2010 - Nominated - Image Award "Outstanding Performance in a Youth or Children's Series/Special" (Wizards of Waverly Place)
  
• 2009 - Nominated - Image Award "Outstanding Performance in a Youth or Children's Series/Special" (Wizards of Waverly Place)
  
• 2010 - Nominated - Imagen Award "Best Actress - Television" (Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie)
  
• 2009 - Nominated - Imagen Award "Best Actress - Television" (Wizards of Waverly Place)
  
• 2008 - Nominated - Imagen Award "Best Actress - Television" (Wizards of Waverly Place)
  
• 2010 - Won - Kids' Choice Award "Favorite TV Actress" (Wizards of Waverly Place)
  
• 2009 - Won - Kids' Choice Award "Favorite TV Actress" (Wizards of Waverly Place)
  
• 2010 - Nominated - Teen Choice Award "Choice Summer Movie Star: Female" (Ramona and Beezus)
  
• 2009 - Won - Teen Choice Award "Choice Summer TV Star: Female" (Princess Protection Program)
  
• 2010 - Nominated - Young Artist Award "Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading or Supporting Young Actress" (Princess Protection Program)
  
• 2009 - Won - Young Artist Award "Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actress" (Another Cinderella Story)
  
• 2008 - Nominated - Young Artist Award "Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series" (Wizards of Waverly Place)
  

FILMOGRAPHY___________________

• WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE ( 2007-2011 ) . . . . ALEX RUSSO
  
• MONTE CARLO ( 2011 ) . . . . GRACE
  
• ARTHUR 3: THE WAR OF THE TWO WORLDS ( 2010 ) . . . . SELENIA (voice)
  
• RAMONA AND BEEZUS ( 2010 ) . . . . BEEZUS QUIMBY
  
• ARTHUR AND THE REVENGE OF MALTAZARD ( 2009 ) . . . . SELENIA (voice)
  
• WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE: THE MOVIE ( 2009 ) . . . . ALEX RUSSO
  
• THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK ( 2009 ) . . . . ALEX RUSSO
  
• PRINCESS PROTECTION PROGRAM ( 2009 ) . . . . CARTER
  
• ANOTHER CINDERELLA STORY ( 2008 ) . . . . MARY SANTIAGO
  
• HANNAH MONTANA ( 2007-2008 ) . . . . MIKAYLA
  
• HORTON HEARS A WHO! ( 2008 ) . . . . HELGA
  
• ARWIN! ( 2007 ) . . . . ALEXA
  
• WHAT'S STEVIE THINKING? ( 2007 ) . . . . STEVIE SANCHEZ
  
• THE SUITE LIFE OF ZACK AND CODY ( 2006 ) . . . . GWEN
  
• BRAIN ZAPPED ( 2006 ) . . . . EMILY GARCIA
  
• WALKER, TEXAS RANGER: TRIAL BY FIRE ( 2005 ) . . . . JULIE
  
• BARNEY & FRIENDS ( 1999 ) . . . . GIANNA