Drea Castro: Telling Stories That Heal, Uplift, and Entertain - 5 X 16

Drea Castro is a storyteller, photographer, and creative force amplifying underrepresented voices through film, editorial, and portraiture. A 2025 Gold Telly Award winner, her work spans working alongside passion filled peers with Baldy for the Blind, Bless, and Black Hat—films rooted in heart and visibility. She’s appeared on HBO, ABC, and most recently in a 4x Emmy-nominated episode of The Rehearsal.
Her photography—featuring icons like Lil Wayne, Raven-Symoné, and Eve—has been published in Elle Magazine and displayed in Times Square. She also builds community as the Chief Program officer of Filam Creative, helping create a safe space for learning and growth for Filipino and south East Asian creatives.