Catch Karina Noelle on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy Season Finale Thursday, May 16th, 8/7C PM
By Elia Esparza
Up and coming actress, Karina Noelle Castillo, portrays a paramedic who stops at nothing to save the lives of victims of a major freeway pile-up on the season finale of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy airing Thursday, May 16, 2019. And in true Grey’s fashion, this episode is sure to keep audiences in suspense as drama ensues causing havoc in Seattle.
Castillo nabbed the role in a highly anticipated episode of what is now known as the longest-running medical drama of all time, surpassing the number of episodes produced by previous record holder ER. The episode is “Jump Into the Fog”, and will no doubt contain plenty of Grey’s Anatomy standard nail-biting, suspense-packed scenes in its season 15th finale.
Castillo is an actor, filmmaker, and producer based in Los Angeles. In addition to Grey’s Anatomy season finale, her other recent television credits include CBS’ Criminal Minds, ABC’s General Hospital, and a series regular role on Amazon’s Empty Space.
As a filmmaker, she is the founder of Another Killer Winter, a production company whose purpose is to highlight fierce women of all colors both behind and in front of the camera who are passionate about bringing the bittersweet moments of humanity to the screen. She is also the producer of the web series Buzzchat, which has become a featured segment on KikiMobile, a mobile talk show on the FYI channel.
Latin Heat was able to catch up with Castillo to talk a bit about her career.
Latin Heat: What was it like to work on one of the most popular TV dramas of our time?
Karina Noelle Castillo: It was a wonderful experience to see television production at the highest standard. This particular episode was on such a large scale and seeing all the cogs in motion was a wonderful treat.
LH: Was the experience different than being on other sets?
KNC: Television is always done at quicker pace so seeing some of the most professional cast and crew in the business is an experience that’s unlike any others, especially since the whole environment feels like a family. So many of team members from the actors, to crew, to background artists have been a part of creating the show for so long that everything moves very smoothly.
LH: What else about working on Grey’s stands out to you?
KNC: Kevin McKidd was really a pleasure to work with. He takes care of his fellow actors and is always all smiles even on long days.
LH: In addition to being a working actress, you have also directed and produced your own projects. What are you currently working on?
KNC: I’m currently developing a pilot with actor, writer, and podcaster Tony Reavis about a group of young creatives in Hollywood and what it takes to achieve your dreams in one of the hardest businesses in the world. We’re showing you everything Entourage didn’t. I’ve also just wrapped production on my short film Outside Your Door, a modern love story using classical silent film techniques. I am currently submitting to film festivals.
LH: As a working actress going on one audition to another, what keeps you motivated?
KNC: My motivation has always come from wanting my work to help people feel understood. As actors we’re able to empathize with and get to know the lives of so many different people. This is the critical component to seeing the world from a different perspective and broadening one’s own world view. If we actors can do that and say things that others are scared to, or portray emotions that are otherwise hidden away, then perhaps we’ll reach those who are yearning to be understood. If I can help just one person feel like they’re not alone by watching something I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of, then those auditions I never booked don’t matter. It just wasn’t a story I was meant to tell yet.
Castillo has worked extra hard to pave her own way in film and television through her eclectic roles ranging from a doctor, military officer, boxer, mother, revolutionary leader, and even portraying the last human being to survive the destruction of the earth. Karina Noelle kicked off her career in a film opposite the 80’s star Corey Haim in what would turn out to be his final screen performance in the film Decisions, before his untimely death in 2010. With her distinctive look and soulful performances, Karina Noelle Castillo is making waves as the next leading lady to grace Hollywood.
Catch Karina Noelle on Grey’s Anatomy, Thursday, May 16that 8/7C on ABC.
Castillo is repped by CSP Management, The Levin Agency (talent), and The Herrera Agency (publicist).