[2] In 2002, at age 17, Castro was elected Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman of Barangay Lias, Marilao, Bulacan.

While fulfilling his duties, he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication degree from the Far Eastern University in 2006.

During his first term, he was concurrently serving as the President of National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL) for Region III.

[2][7] On May 6, 2024, whistleblower “Francisco Balagtas” filed with the Ombudsman a 3-page complaint dated May 1, 2024 against Daniel Fernando, Castro, other local officials, including TCSC Corporation’s owners-officers Dionisio Toreja, President, Engr.

He advanced to the final round alongside Camille Cortez, Geoff Taylor, and Frencheska Farr, who would eventually won the contest.

Castro is married to former SexBomb Girls dancer Sunshine Garcia since March 2019 almost two years after their engagement.