Ashlyn Castro

Ashlyn Castro was born in Long Beach, California, to Tina Marie and Michael John Castro. She has one younger brother, Trever Michael Castro. Her father died from COVID-19 in July 2021 at the age of 59, and Castro publicly mourned his death in an Instagram post.

Castro was in a relationship with NBA player Terance Mann, who later defended her during online speculation surrounding her personal life. She was first linked to Jude Bellingham in early 2025 after they were seen together in Madrid, including at a Real Madrid match against Girona at the Santiago Bernabéu. Castro and Bellingham have kept the details of their relationship private.

Castro appeared as a music video model in Baby Keem's 2019 single "Orange Soda" and DJ Khaled's 2021 song "Popstar," which features Drake. These appearances became notable parts of her entertainment career alongside her modeling work.

She has also described an interest in singing and later shifted toward songwriting. She wrote demo tracks for various musical artists.

Castro built an online following through fashion, beauty, travel, and lifestyle content. Her Instagram account, @ashlyncastro, features photos from modeling shoots and different locations, including beaches. She also posts on TikTok under @ashlyncastro17.

Her first Instagram photo showed her hugging a globe in August 2014. Castro has characterized her Instagram activity as something she does for fun rather than as a conventional influencer business, although her profile has grown substantially through her modeling and social media work.

Castro worked at her father's med spas and later at his commercial car detailing company. She worked at the detailing company alongside her brother, Trever Castro.