Jeffrey Castillo's acting abilities were highlighted in the highly acclaimed 2000 film "Nelly's Bodega", where he portrayed the character of "Raffy" under the direction of the skilled Omonike Akinyemi.
The film gained international recognition as it premiered at the prestigious 2000 Cannes Film Festival, Forum Section and Festival Cinema Delle Donnee.
The film's successful run continued as it received the esteemed Best Drama award at the 2004 Women of Color Film Festival in New York, NY.
Furthermore, "Nelly's Bodega" was showcased at the Abuja Film Festival in Nigeria, where it earned the prestigious Best International Film accolade.
