Los Angeles based actress, Kat Castaneda, has returned to her home state, California, after spending a few years on the East coast. While in New York City she was chosen for the lead role of Tal, in "The Sickness", from over the two hundred women who auditioned. This was her first major role in a feature film. Her other feature film works include, "Knock Knock", a suspense/horror film set in a small town, and an American Pie-ish comedy, titled "Catching The Fever". Prior to her acting career, Kat was enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps.