Charise Castro Smith

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Castro and the second or maternal family name is Smith.

Charise Castro Smith
Born (1983-08-30) August 30, 1983 (age 41)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Occupation
  • Playwright
  • actress
  • screenwriter
  • producer
  • director
Alma materBrown University (BA)
Yale University (MFA)
SpouseJoby Earle

Charise Castro Smith (born August 30, 1983) is an American playwright, actress, screenwriter, producer, and director. She is best known for co-writing and co-directing the Disney animated film Encanto (2021).