Jackelin V. Castro showed an interest in the performing art at an early age; her love for dance was expressed since childhood. She started gymnastics at the age of 10. She also worked with the theater and dance departments since her elementary school years. Performing in various shows, recitals, and plays during her school years. Her love for salsa developed with age and has been dancing only since October 2008; becoming a New Image Salsa instructor only weeks after having started classes as a student. She is currently performing in weekly competitions with the New Image Salsa dance team as one of its original dancers.