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April Hernandez Castillo

Television & Film Actress, Known for "Freedom Writers;" Author of "Embracing Me" & TEDx Speaker

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April Hernandez Castillo Biography

Best known for her riveting performance as “Eva” in the hit movie, Freedom Writers, starring two-time Oscar winner, Hilary Swank, April was living the Hollywood dream. However, behind the glitz and glamour was a woman secretly dealing with a traumatic past.

From growing up in the tough streets of the Bronx during the Crack Epidemic Era to being in an abusive relationship as a teenager, to nearly taking her own life; April’s future looked bleak.

April shares her inspirational story of resilience, forgiveness, and overcoming adversity in Embracing Me. This heartfelt yet witty memoir explores April’s story of standing up against life’s many challenges with strength, perseverance, and faith. Journey with April as she takes you on behind-the-scenes to some of the most intimate parts of her life, and learn from the wisdom she obtained along the way.

Speaking Topics
  • The Power of Embracing Yourself

    Learning to embrace one's past mistakes, failures, and traumas takes tremendous courage and bravery. What if you faced your fears, doubt, and pain head-on instead of running away? Learning to embrace yourself no matter what; is truly freeing. April transparently shares how anyone can fully embrace who they are.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Discover the Process of Embracing Your Story
    • How to Make your Mess into a Powerful Message
    • Self Acceptance is the First Step

  • Love Does Not Abuse

    According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1 in 10 high school students will experience some form of intimate partner violence. From 16 to 19, April endured physical, emotional, and verbal abuse from her partner. She has toured the nation, speaking about the effects of abuse amongst the youth. Abuse can affect anyone.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Real Love Doesn’t Abuse
    • Recognizing the Signs of Abuse
    • You have the Power to Speak Up

  • Their Crisis, My Recovery

    April's parents secretly dealt with drug addiction when she was a child. It wasn't until years later that this "family secret" would be revealed, and it would significantly impact April's life. Feelings of doubt and anxiety would follow her for many years until she could finally accept the truth about her family. Key Takeaways:

    • The Trauma of Silence
    • How children go Unseen and Unheard in Families with Addiction
    • Recovery is Possible

  • 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

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Embracing Me

Embracing Me

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  • HOW TO BOOK April Hernandez Castillo?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like April Hernandez Castillo for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for April Hernandez Castillo, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for April Hernandez Castillo or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK April Hernandez Castillo?

    Speaking fees for April Hernandez Castillo, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that April Hernandez Castillo charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire April Hernandez Castillo, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR April Hernandez Castillo?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like April Hernandez Castillo for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book April Hernandez Castillo for your next private or corporate function.
  • WHAT IS A FULL-SERVICE TALENT BOOKING AGENCY?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent April Hernandez Castillo or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for April Hernandez Castillo or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Television & Film Actress, Known for "Freedom Writers;" Author of "Embracing Me" & TEDx Speaker

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April Hernandez Castillo Biography

Best known for her riveting performance as “Eva” in the hit movie, Freedom Writers, starring two-time Oscar winner, Hilary Swank, April was living the Hollywood dream. However, behind the glitz and glamour was a woman secretly dealing with a traumatic past.

From growing up in the tough streets of the Bronx during the Crack Epidemic Era to being in an abusive relationship as a teenager, to nearly taking her own life; April’s future looked bleak.

April shares her inspirational story of resilience, forgiveness, and overcoming adversity in Embracing Me. This heartfelt yet witty memoir explores April’s story of standing up against life’s many challenges with strength, perseverance, and faith. Journey with April as she takes you on behind-the-scenes to some of the most intimate parts of her life, and learn from the wisdom she obtained along the way.

April Hernandez Castillo Speaking Topics

  • The Power of Embracing Yourself

    Learning to embrace one's past mistakes, failures, and traumas takes tremendous courage and bravery. What if you faced your fears, doubt, and pain head-on instead of running away? Learning to embrace yourself no matter what; is truly freeing. April transparently shares how anyone can fully embrace who they are.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Discover the Process of Embracing Your Story
    • How to Make your Mess into a Powerful Message
    • Self Acceptance is the First Step

  • Love Does Not Abuse

    According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1 in 10 high school students will experience some form of intimate partner violence. From 16 to 19, April endured physical, emotional, and verbal abuse from her partner. She has toured the nation, speaking about the effects of abuse amongst the youth. Abuse can affect anyone.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Real Love Doesn’t Abuse
    • Recognizing the Signs of Abuse
    • You have the Power to Speak Up

  • Their Crisis, My Recovery

    April's parents secretly dealt with drug addiction when she was a child. It wasn't until years later that this "family secret" would be revealed, and it would significantly impact April's life. Feelings of doubt and anxiety would follow her for many years until she could finally accept the truth about her family. Key Takeaways:

    • The Trauma of Silence
    • How children go Unseen and Unheard in Families with Addiction
    • Recovery is Possible

  • 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

April Hernandez Castillo Videos

  • How to become better at parenting with April Hernandez Castillo ...
    parenting with April Hernandez Castillo. In this podcast episode, I speak with April Hernandez Castillo (Actor, Author, and Speaker) ...
  • OPEN BxRx I Embracing Me: A Memoir by April Hernandez Castillo ...
    OPEN BxRx host, Rhina Valentin is joined by Actress, Author & Speaker, April Hernandez Castillo to discuss her new book Embracing Me: A ...
  • The Gift of TransPARENTcy | April Hernandez | TEDxUConn ...
    For former actress April Hernandez, motherhood was a difficult and isolating experience. In her talk, April describes how her mental health ...

April Hernandez Castillo Books

FAQs on booking April Hernandez Castillo

  • How to book April Hernandez Castillo?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like April Hernandez Castillo for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for April Hernandez Castillo, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for April Hernandez Castillo or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book April Hernandez Castillo?

    Speaking fees for April Hernandez Castillo, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that April Hernandez Castillo charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire April Hernandez Castillo, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for April Hernandez Castillo?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like April Hernandez Castillo for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book April Hernandez Castillo for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent April Hernandez Castillo or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for April Hernandez Castillo or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

April Hernandez Castillo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Power of Embracing Yourself, Love Does Not Abuse, Their Crisis, My Recovery and The Gift of Transparency. The estimated speaking fee range to book April Hernandez Castillo for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. April Hernandez Castillo generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Brenda Combs, Ed.D., Katrina Brownlee, Erika Gilchrist, Victoria Rowell and Judge Glenda Hatchett. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling April Hernandez Castillo for an upcoming live or virtual event.

April Hernandez Castillo Speaking Topics

  • The Power of Embracing Yourself

    Learning to embrace one's past mistakes, failures, and traumas takes tremendous courage and bravery. What if you faced your fears, doubt, and pain head-on instead of running away? Learning to embrace yourself no matter what; is truly freeing. April transparently shares how anyone can fully embrace who they are.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Discover the Process of Embracing Your Story
    • How to Make your Mess into a Powerful Message
    • Self Acceptance is the First Step

  • Love Does Not Abuse

    According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1 in 10 high school students will experience some form of intimate partner violence. From 16 to 19, April endured physical, emotional, and verbal abuse from her partner. She has toured the nation, speaking about the effects of abuse amongst the youth. Abuse can affect anyone.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Real Love Doesn’t Abuse
    • Recognizing the Signs of Abuse
    • You have the Power to Speak Up

  • Their Crisis, My Recovery

    April's parents secretly dealt with drug addiction when she was a child. It wasn't until years later that this "family secret" would be revealed, and it would significantly impact April's life. Feelings of doubt and anxiety would follow her for many years until she could finally accept the truth about her family. Key Takeaways:

    • The Trauma of Silence
    • How children go Unseen and Unheard in Families with Addiction
    • Recovery is Possible

  • 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

April Hernandez Castillo Speaker Videos

  • How to become better at parenting with April Hernandez Castillo ...
    parenting with April Hernandez Castillo. In this podcast episode, I speak with April Hernandez Castillo (Actor, Author, and Speaker) ...
    OPEN BxRx I Embracing Me: A Memoir by April Hernandez Castillo ...
    OPEN BxRx host, Rhina Valentin is joined by Actress, Author & Speaker, April Hernandez Castillo to discuss her new book Embracing Me: A ...
  • The Gift of TransPARENTcy | April Hernandez | TEDxUConn ...
    For former actress April Hernandez, motherhood was a difficult and isolating experience. In her talk, April describes how her mental health ...
    Voices Against Violence Benefit 2018 - April Hernandez-Castillo ...
    The Voices Against Violence Gala, is an opportunity to raise awareness about violence confronting youth today, to honor those whose work ...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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