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Angelo Castro Jr. (Angelo Ylagan Castro Jr.) was born on 6 March, 1945 in Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino journalist (1945–2012). Discover Angelo Castro Jr.'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
| Popular As |
Angelo Ylagan Castro Jr. |
| Occupation |
Broadcaster |
| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
6 March, 1945 |
| Birthday |
6 March |
| Birthplace |
Manila, Philippines |
| Date of death |
5 April, 2012 |
| Died Place |
Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality |
Philippines
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He is a member of famous Broadcaster with the age 67 years old group.
Angelo Castro Jr. Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Angelo Castro Jr. height not available right now. We will update Angelo Castro Jr.'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Who Is Angelo Castro Jr.'s Wife?
His wife is June Keithley
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
June Keithley |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Angelo Diego Castro III Gabriella Castro Angelica Castro |
Angelo Castro Jr. Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Angelo Castro Jr. worth at the age of 67 years old? Angelo Castro Jr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful Broadcaster. He is from Philippines. We have estimated Angelo Castro Jr.'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Broadcaster |
Angelo Castro Jr. Social Network
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Timeline
Angelo Ylagan Castro Jr. (March 6, 1945 – April 5, 2012) was a Filipino broadcast journalist and actor.
He was a news anchor for The World Tonight, the flagship news program of ABS-CBN and ANC.
He anchored several ABS-CBN and ANC news and current events programs for the past 25 years.
Castro is a recipient of the Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year award from the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas.
Castro died at age 67 after succumbing to lung cancer.
Castro studied at the University of the Philippines, where he joined the Upsilon Sigma Phi.
Before becoming a journalist, Castro had a flourishing television and film career.
He was married to fellow actress-broadcaster June Keithley (1947–2013), and is the father of actor-broadcaster Diego Castro III, Gabriella, and Angelica.
Castro is also the uncle of musicians Kenneth Ilagan and Mondo Castro.
He was cast as Bong in Baltic and Co., broadcast over the GMA-7 network during the mid-1970s.
Castro was nominated in the 1982 FAMAS Awards as Best Supporting Actor for Kumander Alibasbas.
Castro joined ABS-CBN when it reopened in 1986 after the EDSA Revolution and became its news manager.
He created TV Patrol, the longest-running Filipino newscast.
Castro anchored The World Tonight in 1986 with Loren Legarda.
In 2000, Castro became ABS-CBN's senior vice-president for news and current affairs.
He left that post a year later but continued to anchor The World Tonight.
He also hosted the travel show Las Islas Filipinas on ANC.
In 2008, he was diagnosed with lung cancer and given three months to live.
Castro retired in September 2009, but returned as news anchor on The World Tonight in November 2011.
He finally left the show for the last time when his health continued to deteriorate.
He was the son of Angelo Castro Sr, a broadcaster, former Philippine Information attaché to San Francisco, and former Press Undersecretary.
Castro outlived this prognosis by three years, dying on April 5, 2012, a month after his 67th birthday, at St. Luke's Medical Center, Quezon City.
Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said after it was announced that Castro had died:
"We mourn the passing of Angelo Castro Jr. For many years he was a calm and reassuring presence in the late evening news. His passing marks the closing of an era of gentlemanly broadcasting, where erudition and dignity were the hallmarks of news and current affairs."
