Brenda Castillo

Castillo is {{convert|167|cm|ftin|0|abbr=on}} tall and weighs {{convert|55|kg}}.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/athletes/43443360-db0d-4c2e-8809-547ef9ba24b8|title=Brenda Castillo|publisher=BBC|date=2012-08-13|access-date=2013-08-13}} She was born on June 5, 1992, in Haina,{{cite news|url=http://www.listindiario.com/el-deporte/2016/07/05/425717/brenda-castillo-desde-los-10-anos-llevo-el-voleibol-en-mi-corazon|title=Brenda Castillo: "desde los 10 años llevo el voleibol en mi corazón"|last=Tapia|first=Freddy|newspaper=Listin Diario|location=Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic|language=es|date=2016-07-05|access-date=2016-07-07}} San Cristóbal. Her parents are Argentina and Alfonso.{{cite news|url=http://www.listin.com.do/el-deporte/2013/7/30/286426/|title=Brenda, nerviosa pero feliz de jugar en RD|newspaper=Listin Diario|location=Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic|language=es|date=2013-07-30|access-date=2013-08-13}} She is married to Julio Enrique de los Santos.{{cite web|url=http://www.diariolibre.com/deportes/2014/10/27/i855231_brenda-castillo-fija-sede-por-los-prximos-tres-aos-baku.html|title=Brenda Castillo fija su sede por los próximos tres años en Baku|newspaper=Diario Libre|location=Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic|language=es|date=2014-10-27|access-date=2014-11-21}}

She started practicing volleyball when she was ten under the guidance of coach Valentín Arias Pérez in the club Siglo XXI. Her nickname is "Chin Chin", which translates from colloquial Dominican speech as "small portion".{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/Volleyball/Competitions/GrandChampionCup/2009/Women/viewPressRelease.asp?No=22951|title=Brenda Castillo stands out in a land of giants|location=Tokyo, Japan|publisher=FIVB|date=2009-11-11|access-date=2013-06-09}}{{cite news|url=http://www.listin.com.do/el-deporte/2009/10/3/116951/Brenda-Castillo-la-cara-bonita-de-la-defensa-RD|title=Brenda Castillo, la cara bonita de la defensa RD|newspaper=Listin Diario|last=Tapia|first=Freddy|location=Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic|language=es|date=2009-10-04|access-date=2011-02-18}} She is also recognized for having a pretty face and model looks.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=26836&Language=en|title=Dominican Republic's Castillo a rising star|publisher=FIVB|location=Osaka, Japan|date=2010-11-04|access-date=2010-11-04}}

At the San Cristóbal Carnival 2010, Castillo was named Queen of the Carnival, "Reina Califé".{{cite news|url=http://www.diariolibre.com/noticias_det.php?id=239164|title=Escogen a Brenda Castillo como "Reina Califé"|newspaper=Diario Libre|date=2010-03-24|location=Haina, San Cristobal, Dominican Republic|language=es|access-date=2011-04-07}} After living a hard life, she decided to become a Christian in 2010. Castillo used to arrive late to national team practices because of a problem with alcohol,{{cite news|url=http://www.lematin.ch/sports/autres/montreux-dyeux/story/27307937|title=Montreux n'a eu d'yeux que pour la belle Brenda Castillo|location=Montreux|last=Pasche|first=Cyrill|newspaper=Le Matin|date=2013-03-06|access-date=2015-06-25}} but decided to change her life in order to help herself and her family.{{cite news|url=http://www.elnuevodia.com/eramuytremenda-883009.html|title=Era muy tremenda|newspaper=El Nuevo Dia|last=Ribas Reyes|first=Fernando|location=Caguas, Puerto Rico|language=es|date=2011-02-06|access-date=2011-02-06|archive-date=2011-07-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710184501/http://www.elnuevodia.com/eramuytremenda-883009.html|url-status=dead}}

In January 2015, she revealed via Instagram the pictures of her wedding with Julio Enrique de los Santos.{{cite web|url=http://www.corrieredellosport.it/volley/volley_femminile/2015/01/07-390894/Volley,+si+%C3%A8+sposata+Brenda+Castillo+star+dei+Mondiali|title=Volley, si è sposata Brenda Castillo star dei Mondiali|trans-title=Volleyball, married Brenda Castillo star of the World Cup|last=De Sanctis|first=Leandro|newspaper=Corriere dello sport|language=it|date=2015-01-07|access-date=2015-06-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630212606/http://www.corrieredellosport.it/volley/volley_femminile/2015/01/07-390894/Volley,+si+%C3%A8+sposata+Brenda+Castillo+star+dei+Mondiali|archive-date=2015-06-30|url-status=dead}} She often shares Bible verses on her Facebook account.

Castillo played with the Senior National Team that traveled to Guadalajara, Spain for a friendly series.{{cite news|url=http://www.canarias7.es/articulo.cfm?id=57439|title=Victoria absoluta de la selección dominicana en España|location=Guadalajara, Spain|agency=EFE|newspaper=Canarias 7|language=es|date=2007-06-09|access-date=2016-07-08|archive-date=2016-09-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917184333/http://www.canarias7.es/articulo.cfm?id=57439|url-status=dead}} She then played the 2007 Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup in Colima, Mexico.{{cite news|url=http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/sports/2007/7/1/24513/Dominican-womens-volleyball-team-beat-US-in-Pan-American-Cup|title=Dominican women's volleyball team beat U.S. in Pan American Cup|location=Colorado Springs, Colorado|newspaper=Canarias 7|date=2007-07-01|access-date=2016-07-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917184240/http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/sports/2007/7/1/24513/Dominican-womens-volleyball-team-beat-US-in-Pan-American-Cup|archive-date=2016-09-17|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/2007_Reg_%20Copa%20Panamericana/VI%20Copa%20Fem_Form_Reg/P-2%20VI%20Copa/P-2%20for%20match%202_%20DOM-CRC%20VI%20COPA%20PAN%20FEMENINA%20COLIMA.pdf|title=VI Copa Panamerica Femenina Colima, Mexico 2007|publisher=NORCECA|location=Colima, Mexico|date=2016-06-21|access-date=2016-07-13}} Her team qualified for the 2008 FIVB World Grand Prix with a 3–2 victory in quarterfinals over Puerto Rico,{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Jun_27_2007_Dominican%20Republic%20beat%20Puerto%20Rico%20and%20qualified%20to%20FIVB%20World%20Grand%20Prix.htm|title=Dominican Republic beat Puerto Rico and qualified to FIVB World Grand Prix|publisher=NORCECA|location=Colima, Mexico|date=2016-06-27|access-date=2016-07-13}} and finally winning the competition's bronze medal with a 3–1 victory over the United States.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Jun_29_2007_Dominican%20Republic%20beat%20USA%20and%20wins%20the%20bronze%20medal.htm|title=Dominican Republic beat USA and wins the bronze medal|publisher=NORCECA|location=Colima, Mexico|date=2016-06-29|access-date=2016-07-13}} Castillo then played in the 2007 Pan American Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/2007_Rio_regulations/P-2_Rios_2007/P2-Dominicana-PuertoRico-18.pdf|title=Rio 2007|publisher=NORCECA|date=2016-07-19|access-date=2016-07-13}} Her national team lost in the quarterfinals after falling to Peru{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Jul_16_2007_Peru%20eliminates%20Dominican%20Republic%20and%20moves%20to%20semis.htm|title=Peru eliminates Dominican Republic and moves to semis|publisher=NORCECA|location=Rio de Janeiro, Brazil|date=2016-07-16|access-date=2016-07-13}} and ending up in fifth place.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Jul_19_Dominicans%20and%20Mexicans%20finished%20in%20fifth%20and%20seventh.htm|title=Dominicans and Mexicans finished in fifth and seventh|publisher=NORCECA|location=Rio de Janeiro, Brazil|date=2016-07-19|access-date=2016-07-13}} Castillo played in August her first Worldwide competition by playing the annual FIVB World Grand Prix in Tokyo, Japan

{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/vis_web/volley/WGP2007/pdf/P2-001.pdf|title=2007 FIVB World Grand Prix|publisher=FIVB|location=Tokyo, Japan|date=2007-08-03|access-date=2016-07-13}} then Hong Kong, China{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/vis_web/volley/WGP2007/pdf/P2-033.pdf|title=2007 FIVB World Grand Prix|publisher=FIVB|location=Hong Kong, China|date=2007-08-11|access-date=2016-07-13}} and finally Taipei,{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/vis_web/volley/WGP2007/pdf/P2-045.pdf|title=2007 FIVB World Grand Prix|publisher=FIVB|location=Hong Kong, China|date=2007-08-18|access-date=2016-07-13}} where her team won their first competition's match{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/Volleyball/Competitions/WorldGrandPrix/2007/Press/viewPressInfo.asp?Category=2&MatchNo=47&No=14863|title=Bitter result for Chinese Taipei at home pool|publisher=FIVB|year=2007|access-date=2016-07-13}} ranking in eleventh place overall.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/volleyball/competitions/WorldGrandPrix/2007/Standings/general.asp?sm=41|title=FIVB World Grand Prix 2007 Preliminary Round Standing|publisher=FIVB|year=2007|access-date=2016-07-13}} After that competition, she moved in September with her national Senior Team to Winnipeg, Canada, playing the NORCECA Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/2007_Continentals%20Championships/NORCECA%20Continental%20Femenino/P-2_Norceca_Women_Cont_Canada_2007/P-2-match2%20DOM-MEX.pdf|title=2007 Women's NORCECA Championships|publisher=NORCECA|date=2007-09-17|access-date=2016-07-13}} There she won the bronze medal.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Sept_21_2007_Dominicans%20Edge%20Canada%20To%20Grab%20NORCECA%20Bronze.htm|title=Dominicans Edge Canada To Grab NORCECA Bronze|location=Winnipeg, Canada|publisher=NORCECA|date=2007-09-22|access-date=2016-07-13}}

She then took part in the world cup in the FIVB World Cup{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/volleyball/competitions/WorldCup/2007/Women/Teams/Team_Roster.asp?TRN=WWC2007&TEAM=DOM&sm=33|title=2007 Women's World Cup – DOM / Dominican Republic – Team Composition|publisher=FIVB|year=2007|access-date=2016-07-14}} when the Dominican Republic was assigned with a wild card.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/Volleyball/Competitions/WorldCup/2007/Women/Press/viewNews.asp?No=15233|title=FIVB World Cup 2007: the Women's 12 entries are completed. Wild cards for Poland and the Dominican Republic|location=Lausanne|publisher=FIVB|date=2007-10-01|access-date=2016-07-14}} Her country ranked ninth after winning only three matches during the competition.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/Volleyball/Competitions/WorldCup/2007/Women/Press/viewNews.asp?No=15647|title=FIVB Women's World Cup 2007: gold medal for Italy. Italy, Brazil and U.S.A. qualified for Beijing Olympic Games|location=Tokyo, Japan|publisher=FIVB|date=2007-10-16|access-date=2016-07-14}} In the second half of December, Castillo played in Monterrey, Mexico the NORCECA Olympic Qualification Tournament;{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/2007-08%20Pre-Olimpic_Reg_/P-2/P-2%20for%20match%204_%20DOM-TRI.pdf|title=Campeonato Continental Preolimpico Femenino 2007|publisher=NORCECA|date=2007-12-18|access-date=2016-07-14}} but her team fell 0–3 to Canada in the semifinals{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Dic_21_2007_Canada%20blanked%20Dominican%20Republic%20and%20move%20to%20the%20final%20match.htm|title=Canada blanked Dominican Republic and move to the final match|location=Monterrey, Mexico|publisher=NORCECA|date=2007-12-21|access-date=2016-07-14}} getting out of contention for the Olympic berth and later 2–3 to Puerto Rico in the Bronze medal match.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Dic_22_2007_Puerto%20Rico%20won%20the%20bronze%20in%20a%20thriller.htm|title=Puerto Rico won the bronze in a thriller|location=Monterrey, Mexico|publisher=NORCECA|date=2007-12-22|access-date=2016-07-14}}

She played for the Senior National Team at the 2008 Olympic Qualification Tournament in Japan. There her team ended up in fourth place, and did not qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/Volleyball/Competitions/WorldOQT/2008/WWOQT08/Press/viewNews.asp?No=16706|title=Women's World Olympic Qualification Tournament: all 12 Olympic teams finalized after Kazakhstan get last ticket|publisher=FIVB|location=Tokyo, Japan|date=2008-05-25|access-date=2013-06-09}} She then played in July with her National Junior Team, winning the silver medal at the 2008 NORCECA Junior Continental Championship U-20,{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Jul_27_2008_USA%20confirmed%20its%20quality%20by%20winning%20the%20gold.htm|title=USA confirmed its quality by winning the gold|publisher=NORCECA|location=Saltillo, Mexico|date=2008-07-27|access-date=2013-06-17}} and was elected Most Valuable Player, Best Libero, Best Digger and Best Receiver.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Jul_27_2008_Brenda%20Castillo%20elected%20as%20the%20U-20%20MVP.htm|title=Brenda Castillo elected as the U-20 MVP|publisher=NORCECA|location=Saltillo, Mexico|date=2008-07-27|access-date=2010-06-27}} Shortly afterwards Castillo claimed with her Senior Team the gold medal at the 2008 Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup in Mexico as a sixteen-year-old. Later that year her team won the silver medal at the Final Four Cup,{{cite news|url=http://www.clicrbs.com.br/eleicoes2008/jsp/default.jspx?uf=1&local=1&action=noticias&id=2167001§ion=Not%EDcias|title=Brasileiras arrasam dominicanas e conquistam o Final Four de vôlei|publisher=Zero Hora|language=pt|date=2008-09-07|access-date=2013-06-09}} as she won the Rising Star award.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Sept_07_2008_Brazil%C2%A0is%20the%20champion%20of%20Final%20Four%C2%A0and%20ends%202008%20with%20three%20golds.htm|title=Brazil is the champion of Final Four and ends 2008 with three golds|publisher=NORCECA|location=Fortaleza, Brazil|date=2008-09-07|access-date=2009-07-27}}

During the Holy Week Sport Festival held in Hato Mayor, Castillo played Beach Volleyball (three) with Yenifer Calcaño and Evelyn Carrera winning the Gold Medal of the event.{{cite news|url=http://www.listindiario.com.do/el-deporte/2009/4/11/97439/Equipo-Pedro-Martinez-avanza-a-la-final|title=Equipo Pedro Martínez avanza a la final|newspaper=Listin Diario|language=es|location=Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic|date=2009-04-12|access-date=2011-04-27}}{{cite news|url=http://www.hoy.com.do/deportes/2009/4/13/273623/|title=Equipos ganan voleibol playero HM|newspaper=Hoy|location=Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic|language=es|date=2009-04-13|access-date=2011-04-27|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319002616/http://www.hoy.com.do/deportes/2009/4/13/273623/|archive-date=2012-03-19}}

She won with her Senior team the silver medal and the "Rising Star" award at the 2009 Pan-American Cup.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/July_04-2009-Dominican%20Bethania%20de%20la%20Cruz%20Named%20Most%20Valuable%20Player.htm|title=Dominican Bethania de la Cruz Named Most Valuable Player|publisher=NORCECA|location=Miami, Florida|date=2009-07-04|access-date=2010-07-17}} In June 2009, at the 2010 World Championship NORCECA Qualification Pool H, at Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, she took the public ovation at the Gran Arena del Cibao winning the Best Digger, Best Receiver, Best Libero and MVP awards.{{cite news|url=http://www.listin.com.do/el-deporte/2009/6/15/104863/Castillo-y-Mambru-deslumbran-aficion-en-Pre-Mundial-de-voleibol|title=NORCECA Pool H|newspaper=Listin Diario|language=es|date=2009-06-16|access-date=2009-06-19}} She then participated with her Junior National Team she won the silver medal at the 2009 U20 World Championship,{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/en/Infomedia/PressReleaseDB.asp?No=21738&Language=0|title=Germany wins gold at Women's Juniors

|publisher=FIVB|date=2009-07-26|access-date=2009-08-14}} being awarded Best Digger, Best Receiver, Best Libero and MVP awards.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=21741&Language=en|title=Dominican Brenda Castillo was elected MVP|publisher=FIVB|access-date=2009-07-27}} She won the Best Digger, Best Receiver, Best Libero awards and the bronze medal with her team at the 2009 Final Four Cup held in Lima, Peru.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/en/Infomedia/PressReleaseDB.asp?No=22580&Language=0|title=Brazil repeat as champions of Final Four Cup|publisher=FIVB|date=2009-09-14|access-date=2010-09-21}} She then played with her Senior National Team, winning the Continental Championship at the 2009 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Championship, and was awarded again, Best Libero, Digger and Receiver.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=22637&Language=en|title=Dominican Republic wins NORCECA gold in dramatic fashion|publisher=FIVB|date=2009-09-27|access-date=2009-09-28}} This win qualified her team to the 2009 FIVB Women's World Grand Champions Cup, there she was at the age of 17 one of the youngest players. The Dominican Republic and Castillo won the Bronze Medal of the event.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/Volleyball/Competitions/GrandChampionCup/2009/Women/viewPressRelease.asp?No=22990|title=Italy claim first FIVB Women's World Grand Champions Cup title|location=Tokyo, Japan|publisher=FIVB|date=2013-11-15|access-date=2013-06-09}}

Castillo crowned her 2009 performance winning the 2010 Dominican Republic "Athlete of the Year" and 2010 Dominican Republic "Volleyball Player of the Year".{{cite news|url=http://www.elnacional.com.do/deportes/2010/2/2/38694/Brenda-Castillo-Me-siento-orgullosa|title=Brenda Castillo "Me siento orgullosa"|newspaper=El Nacional|date=2010-02-10|language=es|access-date=2011-04-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002041447/http://www.elnacional.com.do/deportes/2010/2/2/38694/Brenda-Castillo-Me-siento-orgullosa|archive-date=2011-10-02|url-status=dead}} She started the 2010 year winning the Best Libero, Digger and Receiver awards at the 2010 Pan-American Cup, won by her home team playing in Rosarito and Tijuana.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=24650&Language=en|title=Dominican Republic win gold medal in Pan American Cup|publisher=FIVB|date=2010-06-26|access-date=2010-06-27}} Two weeks after the Pan-Am cup, she won the silver medal and the "Best Libero, Digger and Receiver awards at the 2010 NORCECA Junior Continental Championship U-20.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=24894&Language=en|title=USA extends winning streak in NORCECA Women's Junior Champs as they pick up gold|publisher=FIVB|date=2010-07-10|access-date=2010-07-11}}

The Dominican Republic Olympic Committee selected Castillo as the Dominican Republic Flag bearer for the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games held at Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, from July 17, 2010, to August 1, 2010.{{cite news|url=http://www.listin.com.do/el-deporte/2010/7/13/150404/|title=Vicepresidente dice que RD estará orgullosa de sus atletas|newspaper=Listin Diario|language=es|date=2010-07-14|access-date=2013-06-09}}{{cite news|url=http://www.hoy.com.do/deportes/2010/7/15/334099/Brenda-Castillo-proclama-llevara-manana-con-orgullo-bandera-RD|title=Brenda Castillo proclama llevará mañana con orgullo bandera RD|newspaper=Hoy|language=es|date=2010-07-15|access-date=2010-07-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100718090327/http://www.hoy.com.do/deportes/2010/7/15/334099/Brenda-Castillo-proclama-llevara-manana-con-orgullo-bandera-RD|archive-date=2010-07-18|url-status=dead}} In the volleyball tournament of the Regional Games, she won with her team the gold medal.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=25007&Language=en|title=Dominican Republic strikes gold for a third consecutive time|publisher=FIVB|access-date=2010-07-25}} She later played in Chiapas, Mexico winning the Best Libero and Best Receiver awards,{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Sept.25-2010_Best%20players%20of%20tournament%20awarded.htm|title=Best players of tournament awarded|author=NORCECA|date=2010-09-25|access-date=2010-09-25}} along with the gold medal with her National Senior Team at the 2010 Final Four Cup.{{cite news|url=http://www.libero.pe/deportes/2010-09-25-en-la-final-de-la-copa-final-four-peru-cayo-ante-republica-dominicana|title=En la final de la Copa Final Four: Perú cayó ante República Dominicana|newspaper=Libero.Pe|language=es|date=2010-09-25|access-date=2016-11-07}} Castillo later participated in her first Senior World Championship in Japan, finishing second in digs and Best Libero categories, and being 17th with her national team.

At the end of the 2010 year, Brenda joined the Dominican Republic club Mirador that participated in the 2010 FIVB World Club Championship finishing in 4th place with this club{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/en/volleyball/Competitions/WorldClubChampionships/2010/Women/ResultsF.asp?Tourn=WWCC2010|title=Final Round – Final standing|publisher=FIVB|access-date=2010-12-21}} and earning the Best Libero award.{{cite web|url=http://old.cev.lu/mmp/online/website/news/news_archive/news_archive_2010/news_archive_2010_12/18724_EN.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130620003526/http://old.cev.lu/mmp/online/website/news/news_archive/news_archive_2010/news_archive_2010_12/18724_EN.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-06-20|title=TRENTINO BetClic and Fenerbahce are crowned Club World champions in Doha|location=Doha, Qatar|publisher=CEV|date=2010-12-21|access-date=2010-12-21}}

The Puerto Rican team Criollas de Caguas signed Brenda for the 2011 season, as her first international club experience, joining the Canadian Stacey Gordon and Dominicans Bethania de la Cruz and Annerys Vargas.{{cite news|url=http://www.elnuevodia.com/dueloymasenlasultanadeloeste-910889.html|title=Duelo y más en la Sultana del Oeste|newspaper=El Nuevo Dia|language=es|date=2011-03-10|access-date=2011-03-11|archive-date=2011-07-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710184909/http://www.elnuevodia.com/dueloymasenlasultanadeloeste-910889.html|url-status=dead}} She replaced the injured Yarimar Rosa.{{cite news|url=http://www.elnuevodia.com/caguasganasucaso-864695.html|title=Caguas gana su caso|newspaper=El Nuevo Dia|language=es|date=2011-01-15|access-date=2011-02-15|archive-date=2011-07-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710184516/http://www.elnuevodia.com/caguasganasucaso-864695.html|url-status=dead}} During the regular season, Brenda accumulated statistics that make her Best Libero and Best Digger,{{cite web|url=http://www.fpvoleibol.com/LVSF_Criollas-dominan-5-de-8-Deptos-Estadisticas.html|title=Las Criollas de Caguas dominan cinco de los ocho departamentos estadisticos en la LVSF 2011|publisher=FPVoleibol|language=es|date=2011-04-11|access-date=2011-04-27}} and crowned the season winning the Puerto Rico League Championship, sweeping the final series against the Mets de Guaynabo.{{cite news|url=http://www.primerahora.com/deportes/voleibol/nota/criollasdecaguasnuevascampeonasdelvoleibolsuperior-505807/|title=Criollas de Caguas: Nuevas campeonas del Voleibol Superior|newspaper=Primera Hora|language=es|date=2011-05-15|access-date=2011-05-16}}

Castillo then played the 2011 Pan-American Cup being awarded with the Best Libero and Best Digger awards,{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/July%209-2011_Brazilian%20Sheilla%20Castro%20the%20MVP%20of%20the%20Pan%20Am%20Cup.htm|title=Brazilian Sheilla Castro the MVP of the Pan Am Cup|publisher=NORCECA|date=2011-07-09|access-date=2011-07-09}} also winning the silver medal with her national team.{{cite web|url=http://voleysur.org/v1/noticias_esp.asp?id=2387|title=Copa Panamericana Femenina: Brasileñas son nuevas reinas|publisher=Confederación Sudamericana de Voleibol|date=2011-07-10|access-date=2011-07-10|language=es}} She then took part of the 2011 Junior World Championship held in Lima, Peru.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/Volleyball/Competitions/Junior/Women/2011/Teams.asp?Tourn=WJ2011&Team=DOM|title=DOM / Dominican Republic – Team Composition|publisher=FIVB|date=2011-07-31|access-date=2013-06-09}} She helped her Junior National team to reach the 5th place in the tournament.{{cite web

|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/Volleyball/Competitions/Junior/Women/2011/viewPressRelease.asp?No=30861&Language=en|title=Dominican Republic finishes in fifth place after defeating Peru|location=Lima, Peru|publisher=FIVB|date=2011-07-31|access-date=2013-06-09}} Brenda won the silver medal and the Best Libero, Best Digger and Best Receiver awards at the 2011 NORCECA Championship, held in Caguas, Puerto Rico.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=32108&Language=en|title=USA women win NORCECA gold and ticket to World Cup|publisher=FIVB|date=2011-09-17|access-date=2011-09-29}} She was also awarded the Best Libero, Best Digger and Best Receiver awards at the 2011 Pan American Games where her team finished in fourth place.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=32693&Language=en|title=Brazil wins fourth Pan Am Games gold medal|publisher=FIVB|date=2011-10-20|access-date=2011-10-20}}

Castillo played the 2011 FIVB World Cup and her national team ranked in eight place{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewHeadlines.asp?No=57016&Language=en|title=Lang Ping guides China to fourth World Cup title|location=Nagoya, Japan|publisher=FIVB|date=2015-09-06|access-date=2015-09-08}} and she finished in seventh place among the Liberos.{{cite web|url=http://www.diariolibre.com/deportes/brenda-castillo-y-niverka-marte-en-el-sexteto-estrella-de-la-copa-mundial-JB1164586|title=Brenda Castillo y Niverka Marte en el "Sexteto Estrella" de la Copa Mundial|trans-title=Brenda Castillo and Niverka Marte among the "All-Star team" from the World Cup|location=Santo Domingo|newspaper=Diario Libre|language=es|date=2015-09-06|access-date=2015-09-08}}

In the Summer Olympics NORCECA qualification tournament played in May in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Castillo saw her team qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics, winning the gold medal against the Cuban team.{{cite news|url=http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2012/05/06/dominicana-vencio-a-cuba-en-norceca-de-voleibol-femenino/|title=Dominicana venció a Cuba en NORCECA de voleibol femenino|agency=Prensa Latina|first=Reinaldo|last=Wossaert|publisher=Cuba Debate|language=es|date=2012-05-06|access-date=2012-05-12}} She earned awards for the Best Receiver and Best Libero of the competition.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/en/olympics/london2012/viewPressReleaseVB.asp?No=34460&Language=en|title=Dominican Republic qualify for London after winning NORCECA women's final|publisher=FIVB|date=2012-05-05|access-date=2012-05-12}} Later, she would confessed, that she played the tournament being pregnant and would not be able to play at the Olympic Games.{{cite news|url=http://www.elcaribe.com.do/2012/05/09/brenda-ldquouna-vida-vale-mas-que-una-medallardquo|title=Brenda: "una vida vale más que una medalla"|first=Carlos|last=Sánchez|newspaper=El Caribe|language=es|date=2012-05-09|access-date=2012-05-12}} But about one month later, the National Team doctor gynaecologist Albert Fiorinelli Milciades Camilo, announced that Castillo suffered a spontaneous abortion after 19 weeks of pregnancy.{{cite news|url=http://www.listindiario.com/el-deporte/2012/6/7/235456/|title=Brenda pierde embarazo|publisher=El Caribe|language=es|date=2012-06-08|access-date=2012-07-14|archive-date=2016-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305080408/http://www.listindiario.com/el-deporte/2012/6/7/235456/|url-status=dead}} Two days later, she predicted that she would start training in 15 days in order to get physically fit to play in the Summer Olympics.{{cite news|url=http://www.elcaribe.com.do/2012/06/11/gran-evento-que-dejo-puntos-por-mejorar|title=Gran evento que dejó puntos por mejorar|publisher=El Caribe|language=es|date=2012-07-13|access-date=2012-07-14|archive-date=2012-06-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120613184857/http://www.elcaribe.com.do/2012/06/11/gran-evento-que-dejo-puntos-por-mejorar|url-status=dead}}

At the Pan-American Cup held in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, she returned to play with the National team,{{cite news|url=http://www.elnacional.com.do/deportes/2012/7/13/127910/|title=Dominicana derrota Colombia|last=Sánchez|first=Carlos|publisher=El Nacional|language=es|date=2012-07-13|access-date=2012-07-14}} finishing with her team in the 4th place and winning the Best Libero, Best Digger and Best Receiver awards.{{cite web

|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=36065&Language=en|title=USA win the gold in dramatic fashion|publisher=FIVB|date=2012-07-20|access-date=2012-07-21}}

Castillo played at the 2012 Olympic tournament and her national team ranked 5th,{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/en/olympics/london2012/rankingVB-W.asp|title=Women – Final Ranking|publisher=FIVB|date=2012-08-11|access-date=2012-08-12}} after losing the quarterfinal match 3–0 against the United States.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/en/olympics/london2012/viewPressRelease.asp?No=36433&Language=en|title=Team USA easily cruise to semifinals by routing Dominican Republic in straight sets|publisher=FIVB|location=London, Great Britain|date=2012-08-07|access-date=2012-08-12}} Nonetheless, she managed to win the individual award of Best Libero of the competition.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=36501&Language=en|title=Brazil win second consecutive title, USA and Japan complete Olympic podium|publisher=FIVB|location=London, Great Britain|date=2012-08-11|access-date=2012-08-12}} She would later recall, as of July 2016, that award as the peak moment of her career.{{cite news|url=http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk//launch.aspx?eid=261488ed-5ac1-4733-8248-a4683de1aa87|title=Oh! Magazine|last=Núñez|first=Helen|date=2016-07-02|publisher=Editora Listin Diario|pages=36–38|language=es|access-date=2016-07-07}}

In September, Castillo won the gold medal and the Best Digger award at the first 2012 U23 Pan-American Cup, played in Callao, Peru.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewHeadlines.asp?No=36696&Language=en|title=Dominicans claim gold medal at Pan Am U-23|location=Lima, Peru|publisher=FIVB|date=2012-09-08|access-date=2012-09-11}}

In early November 2012, Castillo signed with the Azerbaijani club Rabita Baku to play the Azerbaijan Super League and the CEV Champions League.{{cite web|url=http://www.primerahora.com/deportes/voleibol/nota/ganaelrabitabakusinaurycruz-718390/|title=Gana el Rabita Bakú sin Aury Cruz|first=José|last=Ayala Gordián|newspaper=Primera Hora|language=es|date=2012-11-02|access-date=2012-11-12}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hoy.com.do/deportes/2012/11/11/454342/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130106113047/http://www.hoy.com.do/deportes/2012/11/11/454342/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-01-06|title=Brenda Castillo salió ayer para Azerbaiyán|first=José|last=Cáceres|newspaper=Hoy|language=es|date=2012-11-11|access-date=2012-11-12}} Her goal was to achieve the league championship, even when she was playing without any knowledge of the Azerbaijani language.{{cite news|url=http://www.elcaribe.com.do/2012/12/12/castillo-valora-meta-liga-azerbaiyan|title=Castillo valora meta en liga de Azerbaiyán|last=Sánchez|first=Carlos|newspaper=El Caribe|language=es|date=2012-12-12|access-date=2013-04-28}}

As one of the 15 women awarded by the Dominican Republic Olympic Committee in her sport,{{cite news|url=http://www.7dias.com.do/index.php/noticias/135750/|title=Félix Sánchez premiado como 'Atleta del Año' 2012 por el COD|newspaper=7 Días|language=es|last=Valdez|first=Antonio|date=2013-02-25|access-date=2013-02-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202233525/http://www.7dias.com.do/index.php/noticias/135750/|archive-date=2013-12-02|url-status=dead}} Castillo won the 2012 Volleyball Player of the Year.{{cite news|url=http://www.lainformacion.com.do/noticias/deportes/56056/brenda-castillo-adames-piron-felix-y-pena-electos-atletas-del-ano|title=Brenda Castillo, Adames, Pirón, Félix y Peña, electos Atletas del Año|newspaper=La Informacion|language=es|date=2013-02-14|access-date=2013-02-26}} Castillo was one of the candidates for the top prize, the Dominican Republic Athlete of the year, along with Félix Sánchez, Luguelín Santos, Yamilet Peña and Aumi Guerra.{{cite news|url=http://www.hoy.com.do/deportes/2013/2/24/468661/Cincose-disputaran-el-premio-Atleta-del-Ano-del-COD|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130412105428/http://www.hoy.com.do/deportes/2013/2/24/468661/Cincose-disputaran-el-premio-Atleta-del-Ano-del-COD|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-04-12|title=Cinco se disputarán el premio Atleta del Año del COD|last=Rodríguez|first=Gustavo|newspaper=Hoy|language=es|date=2013-02-24|access-date=2013-02-26}} Castillo was also considered by the volleyball portal Volleyball.it among the candidates for the 2012 Globe Awards prize.{{cite web|url=http://www.volleyball.it/pagina.asp?pid=132|title=2° Volleyball Globe – 2012|publisher=volleyball.it|language=it|access-date=2013-02-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327140653/http://www.volleyball.it//pagina.asp?pid=132|archive-date=2013-03-27|url-status=dead}} She managed to survive Brazilian Fabiana de Oliveira in the semifinal round,{{cite web|url=http://norceca.net/Castillo,%20Hooker%20and%20Lloyd%20to%20finals%20of%20Globe%20Awards.htm|title=Castillo, Hooker and Lloyd to finals of Globe Awards|publisher=Norceca|date=2013-02-09|access-date=2013-02-28}} but she lost the final round to Italian Enrica Merlo 55% to 45%.{{cite web|url=http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?n=58896&l=0|title=Volleyball Globe: I vincitori femminili!|publisher=volleyball.it|language=it|date=2013-02-28|access-date=2013-02-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203124000/http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?n=58896&l=0|archive-date=2013-12-03|url-status=dead}}

Castillo played the 2012–13 CEV Champions League Final Four held in Istanbul, Turkey.{{cite web|url=http://www.cev.lu/News.aspx?NewsID=14351&ID=5|title=Istanbul is ready to welcome FIVB Heroes!|publisher=CEV|date=2013-03-08|access-date=2013-03-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313090758/http://www.cev.lu/News.aspx?NewsID=14351&ID=5|archive-date=2013-03-13|url-status=dead}} Her team defeated the Italian club Unendo Busto Arsizio 3–2 in the semifinals,{{cite news|url=http://www.gazzetta.it/Sport_Vari/Pallavolo/09-03-2013/volley-champions-league-baku-busto-arsizio-3-2-farfalle-ko-semifinale-92387160046.shtml|title=Volley, Champions League: Baku-Busto Arsizio 3–2, farfalle k.o. in semifinale|last=Pasini|first=Gian Luca|newspaper=La Gazzetta dello Sport|location=Istanbul, Turkey|language=it|date=2013-03-09|access-date=2013-03-10}} but lost 3–0 in the championship match to the Turkish VakıfBank.{{cite web|url=http://www.cev.lu/News.aspx?NewsID=14351&ID=5|title=Vakifbank ISTANBUL wins second Champions League title with perfect record|publisher=CEV|location=Istanbul, Turkey|date=2013-03-10|access-date=2013-03-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313090758/http://www.cev.lu/News.aspx?NewsID=14351&ID=5|archive-date=2013-03-13|url-status=dead}}

In April, Castillo's club, Rabita Baku claimed the Azerbaijan Super League Championship{{cite web|url=http://1news.az/sport/volleyball/20130426035001197.html|script-title=ru:Заключительный тур Суперлиги: "Рабита" вновь подтвердила свое превосходство над "Азеррейлом" – ОБНОВЛЕНО|publisher=1NEWS.az|language=ru|date=2013-04-26|access-date=2013-06-09}} ahead of Igtisadchi Baku and Azerrail Baku,{{cite web|url=http://ru.apasport.az/news.php?id=82587|script-title=ru:Серебро досталось "Игтисадчы" – ОБНОВЛЕНО|publisher=apasport.az|language=ru|date=2013-04-26|access-date=2013-04-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130507140443/http://ru.apasport.az/news.php?id=82587|archive-date=2013-05-07|url-status=dead}} three weeks before the end of the season to win their sixth title in a row.{{cite web|url=http://www.azerbaijan-news.az/index.php?mod=3&id=22657|title="Rabitə" ölkə çempionudur!|publisher=Azərbaycan QƏZETİ|language=az|date=2013-04-19|access-date=2013-04-28}}{{cite web|url=http://www.azerbaijan-news.az/index.php?mod=3&id=23057|title="Rabitə" ölkə çempionudur|publisher=Azərbaycan QƏZETİ|language=az|date=2013-04-28|access-date=2013-04-28}} She won the league's Best Libero award.{{cite web|url=http://rekord.az/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28884:super-liqann-qnqlri-blli-oldu&catid=26:voleybol&Itemid=11|title=Super Liqanın "ən"ləri bəlli oldu|publisher=Record.az|language=az|date=2013-04-28|access-date=2013-04-29}} She then played the 28th Montreux Volley Masters held in Montreux, Switzerland, after the invitation received by her National Team for the first time since 2003.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39129&Language=en|title=The Dominican Republic back to Montreux after a decade of absence|publisher=FIVB|year=2013|access-date=2013-06-09}} Castillo's team won the Bronze Medal{{cite news|url=http://www.gazzetta.it/Sport_Vari/Pallavolo/02-06-2013/pallavolo-italia-repubblica-dominicana-1-3-azzurre-quarte-montreux-volley-masters-20500378386.shtml|title=Pallavolo, Italia-Repubblica Dominicana 1–3: azzurre quarte al Montreux Volley Masters|newspaper=La Gazzetta dello Sport|language=it|date=2013-06-02|access-date=2013-06-09}} defeating Italy 3–1{{cite web|url=http://www.volleymasters.ch/en/news/press-releases/details/?id=39318|title=The Dominican Republic earned the Bronze Medal|publisher=Montreux Volley Masters|date=2012-06-02|access-date=2013-06-09|archive-date=2013-06-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130610081235/http://www.volleymasters.ch/en/news/press-releases/details/?id=39318|url-status=dead}} after dropping the semifinals 0–3 from Brazil.{{cite news|url=http://www.7dias.com.do/deportes/2013/06/01/i141654_cae-ante-brasil-luchara-por-bronce-montreux-volley-masters.html|title=RD cae ante Brasil y luchará por el bronce en Montreux Volley Masters|newspaper=7 Dias|language=es|date=2013-06-01|access-date=2016-11-07}} Soon after this tournament, the Dominican Republic National Federation announced the Castillo's separation from the National Team{{cite news|url=http://eldia.com.do/deportes/2013/6/13/116609/Garcia-dice-la-Fedovoli-ayudara-Brenda-Castillo|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130620003450/http://eldia.com.do/deportes/2013/6/13/116609/Garcia-dice-la-Fedovoli-ayudara-Brenda-Castillo|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-06-20|title=García dice la Fedovoli ayudará Brenda Castillo|last=Mota Nina|first=Alipio|location=Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic|newspaper=El Dia|language=es|date=2013-06-13|access-date=2013-06-16}}{{cite news|url=http://www.elcaribe.com.do/2013/06/07/brenda-castillo-castigada-con-ano-fuera-seleccion|title=Brenda Castillo es castigada con un año fuera de la selección|newspaper=El Caribe|language=es|date=2013-06-07|access-date=2013-06-09}} due to erratic behavior and indiscipline.{{cite news|url=http://www.diariolibre.com/deportes/2013/06/13/i388103_voleibol-jugara-copa-boris-yeltsin.html|title=El voleibol criollo jugará en la Copa Boris Yeltsin|newspaper=Diario Libre|location=Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic|language=es|date=2013-06-13|access-date=2013-06-16}}

She would later apologize for her previous behavior and promised to change her attitude,{{cite news|url=http://www.listin.com.do/el-deporte/2013/7/17/284787/|title=Brenda pide excusas y vuelve a selección|newspaper=Listin Diario|location=Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic|language=es|date=2013-07-17|access-date=2013-08-13}} being then readmitted in the national team{{cite news|url=http://www.eldia.com.do/deportes/2013/7/16/119459/|title=Brenda Castillo vuelve a la selección voleibol|newspaper=El Dia|location=Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic|language=es|date=2013-07-16|access-date=2013-08-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927173100/http://www.eldia.com.do/deportes/2013/7/16/119459/|archive-date=2013-09-27|url-status=dead}} just in time to take part in the 2013 FIVB World Grand Prix. She helped her team to reach the 10th position in the competition,{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/volleyball/competitions/WorldGrandPrix/2013/viewPressRelease.asp?No=42137&Language=en|title=World Grand Prix Preliminary Round: More exciting than ever|publisher=FIVB|date=2013-08-20|access-date=2013-09-11}} posting a 3.69 digs per set average, topping all the diggers in the preliminary round.{{cite news|url=http://www.elnacional.com.do/deportes/2013/8/20/169864/|title=Brenda mejor defensora Grand Prix|newspaper=El Nacional|language=es|date=2013-08-20|access-date=2013-09-11}}{{cite news|url=http://www.listin.com.do/el-deporte/2013/8/19/288866/|title=Brenda Castillo, escogida mejor defensa en ronda preliminar|newspaper=Listin Diario|language=es|date=2013-08-20|access-date=2013-09-11}} Castillo played in late September the NORCECA Continental Championship, winning the silver medal{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/volleyball/story/_/id/9707308/usa-women-volleyball-team-claims-norceca-title|title=Americans down D. Republic|agency=AP|location=Ralston, Nebraska|publisher=ESPN|date=2013-09-22|access-date=2013-09-22}} and the Best Digger award.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Kelly%20Murphy%20Named%20NORCECA%20Women%E2%80%99s%20Championship%20MVP.htm|title=Kelly Murphy Named NORCECA Women's Championship MVP|location=Omaha, Nebraska|publisher=NORCECA|date=2013-09-21|access-date=2013-09-22}}

Castillo played with her national team at the U23 World Championship, helping her team to win its pool with a 4–1 record.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=43432&Language=en|title=Dominican Republic and China top Pools at Women's U23|publisher=FIVB|location=Tijuana and Mexicali, Mexico|date=2013-10-09|access-date=2013-10-10}} They later had a 3–0 win over the USA team in the semifinals{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=43513&Language=en|title=Clash of Titans between China and Dominican Republic|publisher=FIVB|location=Tijuana, Mexico|date=2013-10-11|access-date=2013-10-13}} before falling 0–3 to China in the final match.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=43540&Language=en|title=China crown splendid year with another gold medal|location=Tijuana, Mexico|publisher=FIVB|date=2013-10-12|access-date=2013-10-13}} She finished the tournament statistics as the best digger{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Yao%20Di%20named%20the%20MVP%20at%20FIVB%20Women%E2%80%99s%20U23.htm|title=Yao Di named the MVP at FIVB Women's U23|location=Tijuana, Mexico|publisher=NORCECA|date=2013-10-12|access-date=2013-10-13}} and was awarded Best Libero.{{cite news|url=http://sport-asia.com/volleyball-china-women-complete-clean-sweep-of-age-group-crowns/|title=Volleyball: China women complete clean sweep of age-group crowns|newspaper=SportAsia|date=2013-10-13|access-date=2016-11-07|archive-date=2016-11-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108134458/http://sport-asia.com/volleyball-china-women-complete-clean-sweep-of-age-group-crowns/|url-status=dead}}

In January, Castillo was selected by the volleyball specialized website Volleywood for the 2013 My Volleywood Idol voting, advancing to the second round but, could not make a final four spot.{{cite news|url=http://www.volleywood.net/volleyball-features/in-the-spotlight/2013-my-volleywood-idol/|title=2013 My Volleywood Idol|publisher=VolleyWood|date=2014-01-18|access-date=2014-03-16}}{{cite news|url=http://www.laprimeraperu.pe/online/deportes/leyva-es-idolo-mundial_162331.html|title=Leyva es ídolo mundial|newspaper=La Primera|language=es|date=2014-02-11|access-date=2014-03-16}}

After her Azeri club Rabita Baku won the right to host the 2013–14 CEV Champions League Final Four,{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=44052&Language=en|title=Halkbank and Rabita to host Champions League Final Four tournaments|publisher=FIVB|location=Luxembourg|date=2013-12-19|access-date=2014-03-16}} Castillo's club won the Bronze medal after falling 0–3 to the Russian Dinamo Kazan in the semifinals,{{cite web|url=http://www.cev.lu/News.aspx?NewsID=16850&ID=678|title=Dinamo disappoints Baku home crowd by claiming the last spot in final|publisher=CEV|location=Baku, Azerbaijan|date=2014-03-15|access-date=2014-03-16}} but defeating 3–0 to the Turkish Eczacıbaşı VitrA Istanbul in the third place match.{{cite web|url=http://www.cev.lu/News.aspx?NewsID=16852&ID=678|title=Bronze consolation for Rabita at home Final Four|publisher=CEV|location=Baku, Azerbaijan|date=2014-03-16|access-date=2014-03-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821175952/http://www.cev.lu/News.aspx?NewsID=16852&ID=678|archive-date=2016-08-21|url-status=dead}} She was awarded tournament's Best Libero.{{cite web|url=http://www.cev.lu/News.aspx?NewsID=16853&ID=678|title=Dinamo KAZAN dethrones VakifBank to claim the 2014 Champions League title |publisher=CEV|location=Baku, Azerbaijan|date=2014-03-16|access-date=2014-03-16}} She later commented that she felt lucky for playing another year with Rabita Baku and dedicated the club's recent triumph to their fans.{{cite news|url=http://1news.az/sport/volleyball/20140325023937018.html|script-title=ru:Бренда Кастильо: «Мне повезло провести еще один хороший сезон в составе «Рабиты»|newspaper=1news.az|last=Aliyeva|first=Elmira|location=Baku, Azerbaijan|language=ru|date=2014-03-24|access-date=2014-04-19}} This new accolade helped Castillo's popularity to grow in her home country, the Dominican Republic, there she is known as one of the most popular athletes.{{cite news|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=44511&Language=en#.U1HFbVV5P5o|title=Popularity of Castillo keeps growing in Dominican Republic|publisher=FIVB|location=Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic|date=2014-03-24|access-date=2014-04-19}}

Rabita Baku, claimed their sixth title championship by winning the 2013–14 Azerbaijani Super League 3–0{{cite news|url=http://1news.az/sport/volleyball/20140418052427227.html|script-title=ru:Суперлига: «Рабита» стала чемпионом, «Игтисадчи» занял 3-е место – ОБНОВЛЕНО|newspaper=1news.az|last=Amiraslanov|first=Telman|location=Baku, Azerbaijan|language=ru|date=2014-04-18|access-date=2014-04-19}} to Azeryol Baku{{cite news|url=http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?s=118&n=80541&l=0|title=Azerbaijan: Sesto scudetto consecutivo per il Rabita|newspaper=Volleyball.it|language=it|date=2014-04-18|access-date=2014-04-18|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419045412/http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?s=118&n=80541&l=0|archive-date=2014-04-19}} and Castillo won the Best Libero{{cite news|url=http://rekord.az/news/p:10860|title=Azərbaycan çempionatının "ən"ləri bəlli oldu|newspaper=rekord.az|language=az|date=2014-04-19|access-date=2014-04-19|archive-date=2014-04-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140420030235/http://rekord.az/news/p:10860|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=http://1news.az/sport/volleyball/20140419012021633.html|script-title=ru:Волейболистка «Рабиты» признана лучшим игроком Суперлиги сезона 2013/2014|newspaper=1news.az|last=Amiraslanov|first=Telman|location=Baku, Azerbaijan|language=ru|date=2014-04-19|access-date=2014-04-19}} individual award.{{cite news|url=http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?s=118&n=80558&l=0|title=Azerbaijan: I premi individuali del campionato|newspaper=Volleyball.it|language=it|date=2014-04-18|access-date=2014-04-18|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419031449/http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?s=118&n=80558&l=0|archive-date=2014-04-19}}

The Dominican Republic head coach gave Castillo a little participation{{cite news|url=http://www.diariolibre.com/deportes/2014/05/17/i613591_repblica-dominicana-sigue-sus-anchas-premundial-esta-vez-toc-salvador.html|title=La República Dominicana sigue a sus anchas en el Premundial, esta vez le tocó a El Salvador|newspaper=Diario Libre|language=es|date=2014-05-17|access-date=2014-06-20}} during the 2014 FIVB World Championship NORCECA qualification tournament held in La Romana, Dominican Republic, even when the audience claimed for her appearance.{{cite news|url=http://www.listin.com.do/el-deporte/2014/5/18/322463/Seleccion-RDde-voleibol-ya-tiene-el-boleto-para-ir-al-Mundial|title=Selección RD de voleibol ya tiene el boleto para ir al Mundial|newspaper=Listin Diario|location=La Romana, Dominican Republic|language=es|date=2014-05-19|access-date=2014-06-20}} Nonetheless, she helped her team to reach a berth to the 2014 World Championship in late May.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=45931&Language=en|title=The "Caribbean Queens" stroll into the World Championship|publisher=FIVB|location=Lausanne, Switzerland|date=2014-05-27|access-date=2014-06-20}} Later in Mexico City, Mexico, Castillo help her national team to clinch the 2014 Pan American Cup championship{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=46776&Language=en|title=Dominican Republic new champions of Pan Am Cup|publisher=FIVB|location=Mexico City, Mexico|date=2014-06-19|access-date=2014-06-20}} and the 2015 Grand Prix berth.{{cite news|url=http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?s=118&n=83742&l=0|title=Pan American Cup F: 3° titolo per la Rep.Dominicana. Usa ko|newspaper=Volleyball.it|language=it|date=2014-06-20|access-date=2014-06-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140805095433/http://volleyball.it/notizie.asp?s=118&n=83742&l=0|archive-date=2014-08-05|url-status=dead}} For her performance during the tournament, Castillo won the Most Valuable Player, Best Libero, Best Digger and Best Receiver.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Dominican%20Brenda%20Castillo%20takes%20home%20the%20MVP%20award.htm|title=Dominican Brenda Castillo takes home the MVP award|publisher=NORCECA|date=2014-06-19|access-date=2014-06-20}}

Castillo played the FIVB World Grand Prix, being one of the favorites from the attendants during the first week of the competition in Sassari, Italy, resulting in many people waiting in line for Castillo's autograph and pictures.{{cite web|url=http://www.sardegnadies.it/pallavolo-femminile-litalia-chiude-vittoria-cina/|title=allavolo femminile, l'Italia chiude con una vittoria sulla Cina|publisher=SardegnaDies|language=it|location=Sassari, Italy|date=2014-08-04|access-date=2014-10-06}} After winning just one match during the Group 1, the Dominican Republic finished in 12th and last place.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/volleyball/competitions/WorldGrandPrix/2014/viewPressRelease.asp?No=48360&Language=en|title=All roads lead to Tokyo as World Grand Prix finalists decided|publisher=FIVB|location=Lausanne, Switzerland|date=2014-08-17|access-date=2014-10-06}} Nonetheless, With a 3.85 digs per set, Castillo ranked first among her Group.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/Review%20World%20Grand%20Prix%20(August%2015-17).pdf|title=FIVB World Grand Prix Reviews Week 4 – August 15–17|publisher=FIVB|date=2014-08-17|access-date=2014-10-06}}

Hoping to reach a late stage in the World Championship held in Italy,{{cite news|url=http://www.corrieredellosport.it/151/2014/10/01-378602/Brenda+Castillo,+il+piccolo+grande+libero+della+Dominicana|title=Semifinalists confirmed for Women's World Championship|publisher=CorrieredelloSport.it|language=it|location=Rome, Italy|date=2014-10-01|access-date=2014-10-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018081313/http://www.corrieredellosport.it/151/2014/10/01-378602/Brenda+Castillo,+il+piccolo+grande+libero+della+Dominicana|archive-date=2014-10-18|url-status=dead}} Castillo helped her national team to start the competition undefeated 5–0 after winning over the home team 3–2. She ranked third in defense after the Pool A round robin competition.{{cite news|url=http://www.cinquequotidiano.it/sport/competizioni/2014/09/29/pallavolo-mondiali-2014-ecco-sette-reginette-di-roma/#.VDliJ2d5On8|title=Mondiali di pallavolo, ecco le sette reginette di Roma|publisher=Cinque Quotidiano|language=it|date=2014-09-29|access-date=2014-10-11}} After a 7–2 start,{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/Media/viewPressRelease.asp?No=49999&Language=en|title=Dominicans stepping on the land of giants|publisher=FIVB|location=Milan, Italy|date=2014-10-07|access-date=2014-10-11}} her team qualified for the first time to the World Championship third round besides losing 2–3 to China,{{cite news|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/sports/2014-10/05/c_133693910.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009091144/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/sports/2014-10/05/c_133693910.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 9, 2014|title=Brazil, Italy, Dominican Republic qualify for FIVB women's worlds third round|newspaper=English.news.cn|agency=Xinhua|location=Bari, Italy|date=2014-10-04|access-date=2014-10-12}} but being unable to reach a semifinal spot after losing their two third round matches 2–3 to China and 0–3 to Brazil.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/Media/viewPressRelease.asp?No=50057&Language=en|title=The United States and China claim remaining semifinal spots|publisher=FIVB|location=Milan, Italy|date=2014-10-10|access-date=2014-10-11}} Ultimately Castillo's national team ended up in fifth place.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/Media/viewPressRelease.asp?No=50060&Language=en|title=Semifinalists confirmed for Women's World Championship|publisher=FIVB|location=Milan, Italy|date=2014-10-10|access-date=2014-10-11}}

Castillo returned to Rabita with the ambition of repeating the league championship and later announced a three years deal until 2017 with her Azerbaijani club, before joining again her national team in the volleyball tournament at the Central American and Caribbean Games.{{cite web|url=http://www.diariolibre.com/deportes/2014/11/15/i883941_repblica-dominicana-luchar-desde-hoy-por-sus-primeras-medallas.html|title=República Dominicana luchará desde hoy por sus primeras medallas|newspaper=Diario Libre|last=Sánchez|first=Carlos|language=es|location=Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic|date=2014-11-15|access-date=2014-11-21}} After her comments that being favorite{{cite web|url=http://www.7dias.com.do/deportes/2014/11/04/i175896_marcos-kwiek-por-ser-favoritos-podemos-confiarnos-veracruz.html|title=Marcos Kwiek: "Por ser favoritos, no podemos confiarnos en Veracruz"|newspaper=7 Dias|last=Bretón|first=Raúl|language=es|location=Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic|date=2014-11-15|access-date=2014-11-21}} make them work harder,{{cite web|url=http://elnacional.com.do/rd-sella-su-boleto-semifinal-voleibol/|title=RD sella su boleto semifinal voleibol|newspaper=El Nacional|language=es|date=2014-11-18|access-date=2014-11-21}} she helped her national team to win their fourth consecutive gold medal.{{cite web |url=https://www.espaciodeprensa.com/2014/11/21/la-republica-dominicana-logra-cuarto-oro-al-hilo-en-voleibol-femenino-juegos-centroamericanos/ |title=La República Dominicana logra cuarto oro al hilo en voleibol femenino Juegos Centroamericanos|newspaper=Listin Diario|language=es|location=Cordoba, Mexico|date=2014-11-21}} Winning the best digger, receiver and libero awards make her also win the tournament's Most Valuable Player.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Brenda%20Castillo%20is%20the%20MVP%20of%20the%20CACG.htm|title=Brenda Castillo is the MVP of the CACG|publisher=NORCECA|location=Cordoba, Mexico|date=2014-11-21|access-date=2014-11-21}}

{{cite news|url=http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?s=118&n=90433&l=0|title=Giochi Centroamericani: Oro Rep.Dominicana, Castillo MVP|publisher=Volleyball.it|location=Veracruz, Mexico|language=it|date=2014-11-21|access-date=2014-11-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129165513/http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?s=118&n=90433&l=0|archive-date=2014-11-29|url-status=dead}}

Because of the Dominican Republic Olympic Committee favoured the individual athletes, Castillo was not taken into account for the 2014 Athlete of the Year award besides of her notable 2014 year results.{{cite news|url=http://www.7dias.com.do/deportes/2015/02/01/i181394_cod-tomo-cuenta-brenda-castillo-para-premio-atleta-del-ano.html|title=El COD no tomó en cuenta a Brenda Castillo para premio Atleta del Año|trans-title=DOC did not take into account Brenda Castillo for Athlete of the Year|last=Bretón|first=Raúl|newspaper=7 Dias|location=Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic|language=es|date=2015-02-01|access-date=2015-06-22}} But she was selected by the Dominican Republic Guild of Sport Writers among the 2014 top athletes, along with boxer Juan Carlos Payano, Major League Baseball pitcher Johnny Cueto{{cite news|url=http://www.lainformacion.com.do/noticias/deportes/37492/estrella-prats-cueto-y-pie-seran-premiados-en-gala-de-la-acd|title=Estrella, Prats, Cueto y Pie serán premiados en Gala de la ACD|trans-title=Estrella, Prats, Cueto and Pie will be awarded in the ACD Gala|location=Santiago, Dominican Republic|newspaper=La Información|language=es|date=2015-03-15|access-date=2015-06-22}} and the later top awarded, the tennis player Víctor Estrella Burgos.{{cite news|url=http://www.listindiario.com/el-deporte/2015/3/26/361446/Victor-Estrella-recibio-el-premio-Atleta-del-Ano-ACD|title=Víctor Estrella recibió el premio Atleta del Año ACD|trans-title=Victor Estrella received the ACD's Athlete of the Year|location=Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic|last=Briceño|first=Pedro C.|newspaper=Listin Diario|language=es|date=2015-03-27|access-date=2015-06-22|archive-date=2015-07-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701004909/http://www.listindiario.com/el-deporte/2015/3/26/361446/Victor-Estrella-recibio-el-premio-Atleta-del-Ano-ACD|url-status=dead}} Nonetheless, Castillo was selected volleyball player of the year.

After a four sets win over Agel Prostějov, only the second win in their Pool A of Castillo's professional team, Rabita Baku in the 2014–15 CEV Champions League{{cite web|url=http://azertag.az/en/xeber/Rabita_Baku_back_on_track_with_home_victory_over_Czech_champions-825370|title=Rabita Baku back on track with home victory over Czech champions|publisher=Azertac|agency=Azertac|location=Baku, Azerbaijan|date=2015-01-16|access-date=2015-06-28}} but the team were in the middle of a financial crisis{{cite news|url=http://www.midilibre.fr/2015/03/02/les-beziers-angels-face-a-baku-le-retour,1130513.php|title=Volley-ball / Coupe d'Europe : l'immense défi des Béziers Angels face à Bakou|trans-title=Volleyball / European Cup: the immense challenge of Béziers Angels face in Baku|last=Barthes|first=Isabelle|newspaper=Midi Libre|language=fr|date=2015-03-02|access-date=2015-06-22}} and they then lost 0–3 to Dinamo Kazan despite their good reception and defense,{{cite web|url=http://www.cev.lu/News.aspx?NewsID=19427|title=Dinamo KAZAN rout Rabita to challenge Polish rookies for first place in Pool A|publisher=CEV|location=Kazan, Russia|date=2015-01-22|access-date=2015-06-28}} and lost 2–3 to Chemik Police in the last Champions League season match.{{cite web|url=http://www.cev.lu/News.aspx?NewsID=19498|title=Chemik POLICE claim dramatic tie-break victory to secure first place in star-studded Pool A|publisher=CEV|location=Baku, Azerbaijan|date=2015-01-28|access-date=2015-06-22}} After ranking fourth in their pool A,

{{cite web|url=http://www.cev.lu/Competition-Area/CompetitionStandings.aspx?ID=739#|title=Competition Standings|publisher=CEV|year=2015|access-date=2015-06-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923224730/http://www.cev.lu/Competition-Area/CompetitionStandings.aspx?ID=739|archive-date=2015-09-23|url-status=dead}} After the pool play, Castillo was chosen among the magnificent 7 weeks all-star team.{{cite web|url=http://www.cev.lu/News.aspx?NewsID=19517&ID=5|title=Last eight Stars in Motion videos for league round released!|publisher=CEV|location=Luxembourg|date=2015-01-29|access-date=2015-06-22}} they missed the qualification to playoffs{{cite news|url=http://www.ww.vkprostejov.cz/index.php?novinka=2557|title=Neuvěřitelné se stalo skutkem! Naše holky porazily i Kazaň a postoupily do play off Champions League!!!|trans-title=The incredible has happened! Our girls also defeated Kazan and advanced to the playoff Champions League !!!|publisher=VK AGEL Prostějov|language=cs|date=2015-01-28|access-date=2015-06-28}} and were relegated to the CEV Cup and paired with Béziers Volley{{cite news|url=http://www.beziers-volley.net/index.php/coupe-d-europe/355-challenge-round-cev-cup-beziers-rabita-baku|title=Challenge round – CEV Cup – Béziers/Rabita Baku|trans-title=The incredible has happened! Our girls also defeated Kazan and advanced to the playoff Champions League !!!|publisher=Béziers Volley|language=fr|year=2015|access-date=2015-06-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630111557/http://www.beziers-volley.net/index.php/coupe-d-europe/355-challenge-round-cev-cup-beziers-rabita-baku|archive-date=2015-06-30|url-status=dead}} Rabita defeated Béziers Volley 3–1{{cite web|url=http://www.cev.lu/News.aspx?NewsID=19749&ID=5|title=Rabita BAKU long for CEV Cup semi-final spot|publisher=CEV|location=Baku, Azerbaijan|date=2015-03-10|access-date=2015-06-26}} and 3–0 in the return match, and for the second time, they make it to the Cup semifinals.{{cite web|url=http://www.cev.lu/News.aspx?NewsID=19778|title=Speedy win sends Rabita to CEV Cup semifinals for second time in history |publisher=CEV|location=Baku, Azerbaijan|date=2015-03-12|access-date=2015-06-26}} In the semifinals they faced the Russian club Dinamo Krasnodar.{{cite web|url=http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?n=96567&l=0|title=CEV Cup F: Dinamo Krasnodar e Rabita Baku in semifinale|trans-title=CEV CUP W: Dinamo Krasnodar and Rabita Baku in semifinals|newspaper=Volleyball.it|language=it|date=2015-03-12|access-date=2015-06-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701043936/http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?n=96567&l=0|archive-date=2015-07-01|url-status=dead}} But Rabita lost 1–3 in Russia{{cite web|url=http://www.cev.lu/News.aspx?NewsID=19861|title=Dinamo KRASNODAR win big match with Rabita BAKU to get closer to spot in CEV Cup finals|publisher=CEV|location=Krasnodar, Russia|date=2015-03-24|access-date=2015-06-26}} and then lost 0–3 at Baku{{cite web|url=http://www.cev.lu/News.aspx?NewsID=19936|title=Dinamo KRASNODAR shuts out Rabita to make CEV Cup final|publisher=CEV|location=Baku, Azerbaijan|date=2015-03-28|access-date=2015-06-26}} finishing their CEV Cup season in third place.{{cite web|url=http://www.cev.lu/Competition-Area/competition.aspx?ID=740&PID=-2|title=2015 CEV Volleyball Cup – Women Competition Final Standing|publisher=CEV|year=2015|access-date=2015-06-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180506123455/http://www.cev.lu/Competition-Area/competition.aspx?ID=740&PID=-2|archive-date=2018-05-06|url-status=dead}}

Rabita Baku ultimately faced Lokomotiv Baku in the Azerbaijani League final series, winning 3–1 the final series first match{{cite web|url=http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?s=118&n=98327&l=0|title=Azerbaijan: Rabita-Lokomotiv 3–1 in gara 1 di finale|trans-title=Azerbaijan: Rabita-Lokomotiv 3–1 in Game 1 of final|last=Tarsi|first=Giacomo|newspaper=Volleyball.it|language=it|date=2015-04-10|access-date=2015-06-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701075409/http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?s=118&n=98327&l=0|archive-date=2015-07-01|url-status=dead}} and again 3–1 in the second{{cite web|url=http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?s=118&n=98505&l=0|title=Azerbaijan: Rabita ancora campione. 3–1 al Lokomotiv in g. 2|trans-title=Azerbaijan: Rabita champion again. 3–1 to Lokomotiv in g. 2|last=Tarsi|first=Giacomo|newspaper=Volleyball.it|language=it|date=2015-04-12|access-date=2015-06-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701053808/http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?s=118&n=98505&l=0|archive-date=2015-07-01|url-status=dead}} reaching Rabita's local league eight title{{cite web|url=https://www.norceca.net/Aury%20Cruz%20and%20Brenda%20Castillo%20lead%20Rabit%20Baku%20to%20eighth%20crown.htm|title=Aury Cruz and Brenda Castillo lead Rabit Baku to eighth crown|location=Baku, Azerbaijan|publisher=NORCECA|date=2015-04-25|access-date=2015-06-21}} and she won the league's Best Libero and Best Digger awards.{{cite web|url=http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?s=118&n=98506&l=0|title=Azerbaijan: I premi individuali della Superleague|trans-title=Azerbaijan: The individual awards Superleague|newspaper=Volleyball.it|language=it|date=2015-04-13|access-date=2015-06-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701090452/http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?s=118&n=98506&l=0|archive-date=2015-07-01|url-status=dead}}

Castillo later participated in the 2015 Montreux Volley Masters,{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.com/en/about/news/best-volleyball-teams-come-to-humongous-30th?id=52395|title=Best volleyball teams come to humongous 30th birthday party|location=Montreux, Switzerland|publisher=FIVB|date=2015-05-25|access-date=2015-06-21}} but her national team lost the fifth place match 1–3 to Germany.{{cite web|url=http://www.volleymasters.ch/en/news/germany-overpower-dominican-republic-in-four-set-clash?id=52594|title=Germany overpower Dominican Republic in four-set clash|location=Montreux, Switzerland|publisher=Montreux Volley Masters|date=2015-05-30|access-date=2015-06-21|archive-date=2015-07-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701023843/http://www.volleymasters.ch/en/news/germany-overpower-dominican-republic-in-four-set-clash?id=52594|url-status=dead}} Soon after that, she took part of the NORCECA Champions Cup, taking home the gold medal and the qualification for the 2015 FIVB World Cup{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Dominican%20Republic%20and%20Cuba%20go%20to%20World%20Cup.htm|title=Dominican Republic and Cuba to FIVB World Cup|location=Havana, Cuba|publisher=NORCECA|date=2015-06-07|access-date=2015-06-09}} and also winning the Best Digger award.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Lisvel%20Eve%20named%20MVP%20at%20Women%E2%80%99s%20Final%20Four%20Cup.htm|title=Lisvel Eve named MVP at Women's Final Four Cup|location=Havana, Cuba|publisher=NORCECA|date=2015-06-07|access-date=2015-06-09}}

Castillo played the Pan-American Cup in Peru, winning the silver medal when her national team lost to the United States 0–3 in the championship match.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/USA%20wins%20third%20crown%20in%20four%20years.htm|title=USA wins third crown in four years|location=Lima, Peru|publisher=NORCECA|date=2015-06-21|access-date=2015-06-21}} In spite of that, they qualified to the 2016 FIVB Grand Prix and she won the Best Libero, Digger and Receiver awards.{{cite news|url=http://www.norceca.net/Krista%20Vansant%20named%20MVP%20of%20the%20Pan%20Am%20Cup.htm|title=Krista Vansant named MVP of the Pan Am Cup|location=Lima, Peru|publisher=NORCECA|date=2015-06-21|access-date=2015-06-21}}

As part of a historic Dominican Republic delegation to the 2015 Pan American Games,{{cite news|url=http://hoy.com.do/rd-llevara-delegacion-historica-a-los-juegos-panam-de-toronto-2015/|title=RD llevará delegación histórica a los Juegos Panam de Toronto 2015|trans-title=DR taking historic delegation to the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games|newspaper=Listin Diario|language=es|date=2015-05-08|access-date=2015-07-26}} she won with her national team the bronze medal after losing to the United States in the semifinals and defeated 3–1 the Puerto Rico national team.{{cite news|url=http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4020801|title=Dominicanas ganan bronce en voleibol de Toronto-2015|trans-title=Dominicans won bronze in volleyball at Toronto 2015|publisher=Prensa Latina|language=es|date=2015-07-25|access-date=2015-07-26}}

In the World Cup, Castillo also won the best libero award,{{cite web|url=http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?n=105248&l=0|title=World Cup F: I premi individuali. Zhu Ting MVP|trans-title=Female World Cup: Individual awards. Zhu Ting MVP|location=Nagoya, Japan|publisher=Volleyball.it|language=it|date=2015-09-06|access-date=2015-09-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150922161356/http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?n=105248&l=0|archive-date=2015-09-22|url-status=dead}} while her team finished in the seventh place from twelve{{cite web|url=http://worldcup.2015.women.fivb.com/en/competition/pools%20and%20ranking/round1|title=Results and Ranking – Round Robin|publisher=FIVB|year=2015|access-date=2015-09-08}} with a 5–6 record.

On early October, Castillo was awarded Best Libero and Best Digger after her national team lost 1–3 the NORCECA Championship gold medal match against the United States.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/Media/viewPressRelease.asp?No=57860&Language=en|title=USA win third consecutive NORCECA title|publisher=FIVB|location=Morelia, Mexico|date=2015-10-02|access-date=2015-11-03}} Later that month, the Azerbaijani club Lokomotiv Baku announced that Castillo have signed a one-year contract with them.{{cite web|url=http://azertag.az/en/xeber/Lokomotiv_sign_Brenda_Castillo-892749|title=Lokomotiv sign Brenda Castillo|publisher=Azer Tac|date=2015-10-14|access-date=2015-11-03}}

After a 3–0 matches sweep over Azeryol Baku, Castillo helped Lokomotiv Baku to win the 2015–16 Azerbaijan Super League bronze medal{{cite news|url=http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?notizia_id=117739&n=117739|title=Azerbaijan F: Scudetto per l'Azerrail|publisher=Volleyball.it|language=it|date=2016-04-09|access-date=2016-04-21|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505021709/http://www.volleyball.it/notizie.asp?notizia_id=117739&n=117739|archive-date=2016-05-05}} and she was awarded Best Digger.{{cite news|url=http://www.m.apasport.az/news/116603|title=Azərbaycan çempionatının ən yaxşıları|newspaper=Apa Sport|language=az|date=2016-04-11|access-date=2016-04-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531053629/http://www.m.apasport.az/news/116603|archive-date=2016-05-31|url-status=dead}} She joined her national team, competing in the World Olympic qualification tournament, were her team finished in sixth place from eighth teams, not qualifying for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Even though, her performance made her recipient of the Best Libero individual award.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/EN/Media/viewPressRelease.asp?No=61331&Language=en|title=One last thriller as Olympic qualifier in Japan closes|publisher=FIVB|location=Tokyo, Japan|date=2016-05-22|access-date=2016-05-23}} After that, she was selected Best Libero by the social media poll conducted by the specialized portal, World of Volley.{{cite news|url=http://www.elcaribe.com.do/2016/06/15/brenda-castillo-mejor-libero-del-mundo|title=Brenda Castillo, la mejor libero del mundo|last=Castro C.|first=Julio E.|newspaper=El Caribe|language=es|date=2016-06-15|access-date=2016-06-15}} She received 9,654 votes to lead the liberos contest.{{cite news|url=http://www.worldofvolley.com/News/Latest_news/Othercountries/70453/wov-dream-team-you-have-chosen-the-best-lineups-for-201516-season.html|title=WoV Dream Team: You have chosen the best lineups for 2015/16 season!|date=2016-06-13|access-date=2016-06-15}} After receive a special salute for that accomplishment from the Women's and Sports commissioner of the Dominican Republic Olympic Committee Dulce Piña,{{cite news|url=http://www.7dias.com.do/deportes/2016/06/16/i212493_comision-mujer-del-cod-felicita-brenda-castillo.html|title=La comisión Mujer del COD felicita a Brenda Castillo|location=Santo Domingo|newspaper=7 Dias|language=es|date=2016-06-16|access-date=2016-07-07}} she was sidelined from her national team{{cite news|url=http://elnuevodiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=481407|title=Voleibol RD debuta este viernes contra Bulgaria en Grand Prix de Argentina|agency=EFE|location=Santo Domingo|newspaper=El Nuevo Diario|language=es|date=2016-06-01|access-date=2016-07-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806185324/http://elnuevodiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=481407|archive-date=2016-08-06|url-status=dead}} who won the gold in the World Grand Prix Group II along with Prisilla Rivera to give them a rest.{{cite news|url=http://www.7dias.com.do/deportes/2016/06/19/i212594_reinas-del-caribe-campeonas-del-grand-prix-derrotar-polonia.html|title=Reinas del Caribe, campeonas del Grand Prix al derrotar a Polonia|last=Breton|first=Raul|location=Santo Domingo|newspaper=7 Dias|language=es|date=2016-06-19|access-date=2016-07-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160620203053/http://www.7dias.com.do/deportes/2016/06/19/i212594_reinas-del-caribe-campeonas-del-grand-prix-derrotar-polonia.html|archive-date=2016-06-20|url-status=dead}} But her coach callEd her for the Pan-American Cup{{cite news|url=http://www.7dias.com.do/deportes/2016/06/30/i213249_reinas-del-caribe-concluyen-entrenamientos-copa-panamericana.html|title=Reinas del Caribe concluyen entrenamientos de Copa Panamericana|location=Santo Domingo|newspaper=7 Días|language=es|date=2016-06-30|access-date=2016-07-14}} played in home soil.{{cite news|url=http://www.7dias.com.do/deportes/2016/07/01/i213285_reinas-del-caribe-mostraran-talento-ante-aficion-dominicana.html|title=Reinas del Caribe mostrarán talento ante afición dominicana|location=Santo Domingo|newspaper=7 Días|language=es|date=2016-07-01|access-date=2016-07-14}}

Her team performed with 5–0 in the pool play{{cite news|url=http://eldia.com.do/536853-2/|title=RD dejará el 'pellejo' tras oro en Copa Panam de Voleibol|last=Mota Nina|first=Alipio|location=Santo Domingo|newspaper=El Día|language=es|date=2016-07-08|access-date=2016-07-14}} before defeating Cuba 3–0{{cite news|url=http://elnacional.com.do/duelo-por-el-oro-entre-dominicana-y-puerto-rico-en-copa-panamericana-de-voleibol/|title=Duelo por el Oro entre Dominicana y Puerto Rico en Copa Panamericana de Voleibol|last=Comarazamy|first=Roosevelt|newspaper=El Nacional|language=es|date=2016-07-10|access-date=2016-07-14}} and finally to Puerto Rico once again, this time 3–2 to win the gold medal and a berth for the 2017 FIVB World Grand Prix.{{cite news|url=http://elnacional.com.do/brenda-castillo-premios-son-producto-de-mi-entrega/|title=Brenda Castillo "Premios son producto de mi entrega"|last=Díaz|first=Jacinto|newspaper=El Nacional|language=es|date=2016-07-11|access-date=2016-07-14}}{{cite news|url=http://acento.com.do/2016/deportes/8363636-copa-panamericana-de-voleibol-ganada-por-las-reinas-del-caribe-es-la-cuarta-para-rd/|title=Copa Panamericana de Voleibol ganada por las Reinas del Caribe es la cuarta para RD|last=Gómez|first=Juan Julio|location=Santo Domingo|agency=EFE|newspaper=Acento|language=es|date=2016-07-11|access-date=2016-07-14|archive-date=2016-07-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714142403/http://acento.com.do/2016/deportes/8363636-copa-panamericana-de-voleibol-ganada-por-las-reinas-del-caribe-es-la-cuarta-para-rd/|url-status=dead}} Castillo was awarded Best Digger, Receiver and Libero.{{cite news|url=http://www.norceca.net/Brayelin%20Martinez%20named%20MVP%20of%20Pan%20Am%20Cup.htm|title=Brayelin Martinez named MVP of Pan Am Cup|location=Santo Domingo|publisher=NORCECA|date=2016-07-10|access-date=2016-07-14}} Nonetheless, she expressed that she does not play for the awards, that they come for the strength invested for playing for her native country, and that playing at home brings an extra motivation.{{cite news|url=http://hoy.com.do/castillo-jugar-en-casa-nos-motivo/|title=Castillo: "jugar en casa nos motivó"|last=Cáceres|first=José|newspaper=Hoy|language=es|date=2016-07-11|access-date=2016-07-14}}

Castillo signed with the Brazilian club Genter Vôlei Bauru for the 2016/2017 season.{{cite news|url=http://2016.cbv.com.br/midia/ultimas-noticias/item/25955-superliga-2016-2017.html|title=Competição contará com grandes estrelas do vôlei|newspaper=CBV|language=pt|date=2016-09-26|access-date=2016-10-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011223052/http://2016.cbv.com.br/midia/ultimas-noticias/item/25955-superliga-2016-2017.html|archive-date=2016-10-11|url-status=dead}}

Genter Vôlei Bauru reached for the first time a Brazilian Superliga quarterfinals berth,{{cite news|url=http://www.jcnet.com.br/Esportes/2017/03/genterbauru-tem-brenda-castillo-na-selecao-da-primeira-fase-da-superliga.html|title=Genter/Bauru tem Brenda Castillo na seleção da primeira fase da Superliga|newspaper=JCNET|language=pt|date=2017-03-16|access-date=2017-04-23}} but they were defeated by Minas 0–2 in the best-of-three playoff.{{cite news|url=http://www.otempo.com.br/superfc/v%C3%B4lei/minas-segura-press%C3%A3o-do-bauru-vence-fora-de-casa-e-est%C3%A1-na-semifinal-1.1450558|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180407053713/http://www.otempo.com.br/superfc/v%C3%B4lei/minas-segura-press%C3%A3o-do-bauru-vence-fora-de-casa-e-est%C3%A1-na-semifinal-1.1450558|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 7, 2018|title=Minas segura pressão do Bauru, vence fora de casa e está na semifinal|last=Ottoni|first=Daniel|newspaper=O Tempo|language=pt|date=2017-03-21|access-date=2017-04-23}} After losing the first match 0–3, Castillo tattooed the John 3:16 Bible verse in one of her arms saying that these passage guided her life.{{cite news|url=http://enfoconoticias.com.br/melhor-libero-da-superliga-brenda-reafirma-fe-na-virada-contra-o-minas/|title=Melhor líbero da Superliga, Brenda reafirma fé na virada contra o Minas|newspaper=Enfoco Noticias|language=pt|date=2017-03-21|access-date=2017-04-23}}{{Dead link|date=November 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} However, Castillo was chosen among the tournament's best players, winning the Best Digger individual award,{{cite news|url=http://2017.cbv.com.br/midia/ultimas-noticias/item/28089-rexona-sesc-vence-volei-nestle-e-conquista-12%C2%BA-titulo-|title=Rexona-SESC vence Vôlei Nestlé e conquista 12º título|publisher=CBV|language=pt|date=2017-04-23|access-date=2017-04-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170424090003/http://2017.cbv.com.br/midia/ultimas-noticias/item/28089-rexona-sesc-vence-volei-nestle-e-conquista-12%C2%BA-titulo-|archive-date=2017-04-24|url-status=dead}} after she spent the season leading those statistics.{{cite news|url=http://www.jcnet.com.br/Esportes/2017/03/genter-volei-bauru-tem-quatro-atletas-no-top-10-da-eficiencia-da-superliga.html|title=Genter Vôlei Bauru tem quatro atletas no top 10 da eficiência da Superliga|newspaper=JCNET|language=pt|date=2017-03-01|access-date=2017-04-23}}{{cite news|url=http://esportes.estadao.com.br/blogs/bruno-voloch/brenda-castillo-desbanca-brasileiras-e-sobra-na-superliga/|title=Brenda Castillo desbanca brasileiras e sobra na Superliga|last=Voloch|first=Bruno|newspaper=Estadao Esportes|language=pt|date=2016-11-23|access-date=2017-04-23}} She thanked God and expressed the satisfaction for being among the best of the league and described the accomplishment of playing with teamwork, helping her teammates in every match.

She was called up to the 2017 FIVB World Grand Prix{{cite web|url=http://www.listindiario.com/el-deporte/2017/07/06/472969/reinas-del-caribe-entusiasmadas-para-reto-del-grand-prix-en-holanda|title=RD debuta hoy ante Holanda|location=The Netherlands|newspaper=Listin Diario|date=2017-07-07|access-date=2017-08-07|archive-date=2017-08-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811192316/http://listindiario.com/el-deporte/2017/07/06/472969/reinas-del-caribe-entusiasmadas-para-reto-del-grand-prix-en-holanda|url-status=dead}} and her national team finished the first round in the Netherlands with a 2–1 mark,{{cite web|url=http://elnacional.com.do/annerys-encabeza-triunfos-en-grand-prix/|title=Annerys encabeza triunfos en Grand Prix|last=Comarazamy|first=Roosevelt|newspaper=El Nacional|date=2017-07-10|access-date=2017-08-07}} But on the way to the second leg in Russia, making a stop in Warsaw, their LOT Polish Airlines flight check found Marianne Fersola, Niverka Marte and Castillo's passports full{{cite web|url=http://elcaribe.com.do/2017/07/10/las-reinas-del-caribe-han-podido-salir-polonia-por-problemas-con-pasaportes/|title=Las Reinas del Caribe no han podido salir de Polonia por problemas con pasaportes|last=Guzman|first=Sandra|newspaper=El Caribe|date=2017-07-10|access-date=2017-08-07}} and could not be stamped anywhere refusing to board them and the whole team decided to stay together.{{cite web|url=https://www.listindiario.com/el-deporte/2017/07/11/473606/las-reinas-del-caribe-ya-estan-en-rusia|title=Las Reinas del Caribe ya están en Rusia|location=Santo Domingo|newspaper=Listin Diario|date=2017-07-11|access-date=2017-08-07}} After finally arriving in Russia, the team was overall ranked eight after losing two matches from three played in the second round{{cite web|url=http://z101digital.com/articulos/reinas-del-caribe-siguen-con-vida-tras-vencer-a-belgica-07-17-2017|title=Reinas del Caribe siguen con vida tras vencer a Bélgica|last=Montilla|first=José Luis|publisher=Z-101|date=2017-07-17|access-date=2017-11-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917085930/http://z101digital.com/articulos/reinas-del-caribe-siguen-con-vida-tras-vencer-a-belgica-07-17-2017|archive-date=2017-09-17|url-status=dead}} and Castillo was among the All-Star team from that Russian leg{{cite web|url=http://hoy.com.do/la-seleccion-de-voleibol-llega-a-tailandia-para-gp/|title=La Selección de Voleibol llega a Tailandia para GP|newspaper=Hoy|date=2017-07-20|access-date=2017-11-06}} and was leading the WGP Group 1 digs with 3.64 digs per set.{{cite web|url=http://worldgrandprix.2017.fivb.com/en/news/italys-paola-egonu-shines-in-world-grand?id=70717|title=Italy's Paola Egonu shines in World Grand Prix|location=Lausanne, Switzerland|publisher=FIVB|date=2017-07-18|access-date=2017-11-06}} The Russian police raided the Dominican team hotel suspecting involvement in white-slave traffic from Latin-American to Russia{{cite web|url=http://z101digital.com/articulos/reinas-del-caribe-varadas-en-rusia-ante-sospecha-de-red-de-prostitucion-07-19-2017|title=Reinas del Caribe estuvieron varadas en Rusia ante sospecha de red de prostitución|last=Montilla|first=José Luis|newspaper=Z-101|date=2017-07-19|access-date=2017-11-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171022052834/http://z101digital.com/articulos/reinas-del-caribe-varadas-en-rusia-ante-sospecha-de-red-de-prostitucion-07-19-2017|archive-date=2017-10-22|url-status=dead}} and Castillo was jailed for two days.{{cite web|url=http://eldia.com.do/cristobal-marte-aclara-detencion-brenda-castillo-en-rusia/|title=Cristóbal Marte aclara detención Brenda Castillo en Rusia|location=Santo Domingo|newspaper=El Dia|date=2017-07-21|access-date=2017-11-06}}{{cite web|url=http://eldia.com.do/brenda-castillo-y-nuestra-marca-pais/|title=Brenda Castillo y nuestra marca país|last=García|first=Luis|newspaper=El Dia|date=2017-07-24|access-date=2017-11-06}} But she was detained in the airport along with human trafficking involved people; her Russian travel visa expired on July 15, two days before she tried to leave the country on July 17 and with intervention by the Dominican ambassador in Russia, she could travel to the third round on Thailand and together with Niverka Marte and her head coach joined the rest of the team who had traveled on time.{{cite web|url=https://www.diariolibre.com/deportes/olimpismo/dominicana-va-tras-sueno-de-llegar-a-la-final-del-grand-prix-DA7673621|title=República Dominicana va tras su sueño de llegar a la final del Grand Prix|last=Sánchez G.|first=Carlos|newspaper=Diario Libre|date=2017-07-21|access-date=2017-11-06}} The Dominican team finally ranked eight after losing two matches in the Thai round,{{cite web|url=https://www.diariolibre.com/deportes/dominicana-perdio-de-turquia-y-finaliza-8vo-en-el-grand-prix-de-voleibol-femenino-HK7693786|title=Dominicana perdió de Turquía y finaliza 8vo en el Grand Prix de Voleibol femenino|newspaper=Diario Libre|date=2017-07-23|access-date=2017-11-06}} not qualifying for the final round.{{cite web|url=https://www.listindiario.com/el-deporte/2017/07/22/475151/rd-no-pudo-pasar-a-la-final-del-grand-prix-2017|title=RD no pudo pasar a la final del Grand Prix 2017|location=Santo Domingo|newspaper=Listin Diario|date=2017-07-22|access-date=2017-11-06}}

She took part in the NORCECA 2018 FIVB World Championship qualification tournament in Santo Domingo were her national team won the qualification and the World Championship berth, with Castillo winning the tournament's Most Valuable Player, Best Libero, Best Digger and Best Receiver awards.{{cite news|url=https://www.listindiario.com/el-deporte/2017/10/17/486678/brenda-castillo-elegida-jmv-y-conquista-triple-corona-defensiva|title=Brenda Castillo, elegida JMV y conquista triple corona defensiva|newspaper=Listin Diario|language=es|date=2017-10-17|access-date=2017-11-06}}

Castillo played the 2018 Dominican Republic Superior Volleyball League from the National District, playing with Cristo Rey and winning the tournament's silver medal when her team lost 1–3 to Caribeñas VC.{{cite web|url=https://elnuevodiario.com.do/las-caribenas-vc-campeonas-de-la-liga-de-voleibol-superior/|title=Las Caribeñas VC, campeonas de la Liga de Voleibol Superior|last=Matos|first=Wily|publisher=El Nuevo Diario|language=Spanish|date=2018-05-06|access-date=2021-12-28}} She won the Best Libero, Best Digger and Best Receiver awards.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.info/news/volleyball/2018/5/prisilla-rivera-elected-mvp.aspx/es.aspx|title=Prisilla Rivera elegida MVP|location=Santo Domingo|publisher=Norceca|language=Spanish|date=2018-05-07|access-date=2021-12-28|archive-date=2021-12-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211228163820/http://www.norceca.info/news/volleyball/2018/5/prisilla-rivera-elected-mvp.aspx/es.aspx|url-status=dead}} At the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games, Castillo won with her team the gold medal and the Best Libero and Best Digger individual awards.{{cite web|url=https://www.cubahora.cu/especiales/barranquilla-2018/noticias/las-soberanas-son-dominicanas|title=Voleibol: Las soberanas son dominicanas|trans-title=Volleyball: The sovereigns are Dominican|publisher=Cuba Ahora|language=Spanish|date=2018-07-27|access-date=2022-01-06|archive-date=2022-01-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106151854/https://www.cubahora.cu/especiales/barranquilla-2018/noticias/las-soberanas-son-dominicanas|url-status=dead}} In the inaugural Nations League her national team performed 3–12{{cite web|url=https://en.volleyballworld.com/en/vnl/2018/womensfinals/news/dominican-republic-seen-home-by-pe%C3%B1a-isabel?id=76031|title=Dominican Republic seen home by Peña Isabel|location=Walbrzych, Poland|publisher=FIVB|date=2018-06-14|access-date=2022-01-06}} ranking in the fourteenth place.{{cite web|url=https://en.volleyballworld.com/en/vnl/2018/womensfinals/competition/finalstanding|title=FIVB Volleyball Nations League 2018 Final Standing|publisher=FIVB|date=2018-07-12|access-date=2022-01-06}} Her team lost 2–3 in the final match of the Pan-American Cup, winning the silver medal.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/United%20States%20win%20sixth%20Pan%20Am%20Cup%20title.htm|title=United States win sixth Pan Am Cup title|website=NORCECA|date=2018-07-14|access-date=2022-01-06}} She was awarded the Best Libero, Best Digger and Best Receiver.{{cite web|url=http://www.norceca.net/Carlini%20named%20MVP%20of%20Pan%20Am%20Cup.htm|title=Carlini named MVP of Pan Am Cup|website=NORCECA|date=2018-07-14|access-date=2022-01-06}} Castillo played the World Championship in Japan, her team was 3–2 in the first round{{cite web|url=https://japan2018.fivb.com/en/news/bulgarians-dominicans-puerto-ricans-mexicans-make-final?id=79330|title=Bulgarians, Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans make final cut for second round|location=Lausanne, Switzerland|publisher=FIVB|date=2018-10-04|access-date=2022-01-06}} and 5–4 after the second round{{cite web|url=https://japan2018.fivb.com/en/news/de-la-cruz-paces-dominican-republic-in?id=79449|title=De la Cruz paces Dominican Republic in 3–0 triumph over Germany|location=Nagoya, Japan|publisher=FIVB|date=2018-10-11|access-date=2022-01-06}} and finishing in ninth place when they could not qualify for the third round.{{cite web|url=https://japan2018.fivb.com/en/results-and-ranking/final-standing|title=2018 FIVB World Championship Final Standing|publisher=FIVB|date=2018-10-20|access-date=2022-01-06}}

Castillo won with her national team the Pan-American Cup and she was awarded Best Libero, Best Digger and Best Receiver.{{cite web|url=https://www.norceca.net/2021%20Events/XIX%20Women%20PanAmerican%20Cup%202021/Stats/Summary%20of%20Stats%20WNOR2021.pdf|title=2021 Women’s Pan American Cup in Santo Domingo|publisher=NORCECA|date=2021-09-20|access-date=2025-06-19}}

She competed in the Summer Olympics representing the Dominican Republic.{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/espanol/deportes/articulo/2024-07-13/paris-2024-lo-que-hay-que-saber-del-voleibol|title=París 2024: Lo que hay que saber del voleibol|trans-title=Paris 2024: What you need to know about volleyball|agency=Associated Press|newspaper=Los Angeles Time|language=Spanish|date=2024-07-13|access-date=2025-06-19}}

• {{flagicon|DOM}} San Cristóbal (2007–2010)
• {{flagicon|DOM}} Pueblo Nuevo (2009)
• {{flagicon|DOM}} Mirador (2010)
• {{flagicon|PUR}} Criollas de Caguas (2011)
• {{flagicon|AZE}} Rabita Baku (2012–2015)
• {{flagicon|AZE}} Lokomotiv Baku (2015–2016)
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Genter Vôlei Bauru (2016–2017)
• {{flagicon|DOM}} Cristo Rey (2017–2019)
• {{flagicon|BRA}} SESI/Vôlei Bauru (2020–2021)
• {{flagicon|ITA}} Savino del Bene Scandicci (2021–2023)
• {{flagicon|ITA}} Vero Volley Milano (2023–2024)
• {{flagicon|ITA}} Savino del Bene Scandicci (2024–)

{{col-begin}}

{{col-2}}

• 2008 NORCECA Junior Continental Championship U-20 "Most Valuable Player"
• 2008 NORCECA Junior Continental Championship U-20 "Best Libero"
• 2008 NORCECA Junior Continental Championship U-20 "Best Receiver"
• 2008 NORCECA Junior Continental Championship U-20 "Best Digger"
• 2008 Pan-American Cup "Rising Star"
• 2008 Final Four Cup "Rising Star"
• 2008 Dominican Volleyball League "Best Receiver"
• 2008 Dominican Volleyball League "Best Digger"
• 2010 World Championship NORCECA Qualification Pool H "Most Valuable Player"
• 2010 World Championship NORCECA Qualification Pool H "Best Digger"
• 2010 World Championship NORCECA Qualification Pool H "Best Receiver"
• 2010 World Championship NORCECA Qualification Pool H "Best Libero"
• 2009 Pan-American Cup "Rising Star"
• 2009 U20 World Championship "Most Valuable Player"
• 2009 U20 World Championship "Best Libero"
• 2009 U20 World Championship "Best Digger"
• 2009 U20 World Championship "Best Receiver"
• 2009 Final Four Cup "Best Libero"
• 2009 Final Four Cup "Best Digger"
• 2009 Final Four Cup "Best Receiver"
• 2009 NORCECA Championship "Best Libero"
• 2009 NORCECA Championship "Best Digger"
• 2009 NORCECA Championship "Best Receiver"
• 2010 Dominican Republic "Athlete of the Year"
• 2010 Dominican Republic "Volleyball Player of the Year"
• 2010 Pan-American Cup "Best Libero"
• 2010 Pan-American Cup "Best Digger"
• 2010 Pan-American Cup "Best Receiver"
• 2010 NORCECA Junior Continental Championship U-20 "Best Libero"
• 2010 NORCECA Junior Continental Championship U-20 "Best Digger"
• 2010 NORCECA Junior Continental Championship U-20 "Best Receiver"
• 2010 Final Four Cup "Best Libero"
• 2010 Final Four Cup "Best Receiver"
• 2010 World Club Championship "Best Libero"
• 2011 Puerto Rican League "Best Libero"
• 2011 Puerto Rican League "Best Digger"
• 2011 Pan-American Cup "Best Libero"
• 2011 Pan-American Cup "Best Digger"
• 2011 NORCECA Championship "Best Libero"
• 2011 NORCECA Championship "Best Digger"
• 2011 NORCECA Championship "Best Receiver"
• 2011 Pan American Games "Best Libero"
• 2011 Pan American Games "Best Digger"
• 2011 Pan American Games "Best Receiver"

{{col-2}}

• 2012 Summer Olympics NORCECA qualification tournament's "Best Receiver"
• 2012 Summer Olympics NORCECA qualification tournament's "Best Libero"
• 2012 Pan-American Cup "Best Receiver"
• 2012 Pan-American Cup "Best Digger"
• 2012 Pan-American Cup "Best Libero"
• 2012 Summer Olympics "Best Libero"
• 2012 U23 Pan-American Cup "Best Digger"
• 2012 Dominican Republic "Volleyball Player of the Year"
• 2012–13 Azerbaijan Super League "Best Libero"
• 2013 NORCECA Championship "Best Digger"
• 2013 U23 World Championship "Best Libero"
• 2013–14 CEV Champions League "Best Libero"
• 2013–14 Azerbaijan Super League "Best Libero"
• 2014 Pan-American Cup "Most Valuable Player"
• 2014 Pan-American Cup "Best Libero"
• 2014 Pan-American Cup "Best Receiver"
• 2014 Pan-American Cup "Best Digger"
• 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games "Most Valuable Player"
• 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games "Best Libero"
• 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games Receiver"
• 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games "Best Digger"
• 2014–15 Azerbaijan Super League "Best Libero"
• 2014–15 Azerbaijan Super League "Best Digger"
• 2015 NORCECA Champions Cup "Best Digger"
• 2015 Pan-American Cup "Best Libero"
• 2015 Pan-American Cup "Best Digger"
• 2015 Pan-American Cup "Best Receiver"
• 2015 FIVB World Cup "Best Libero"
• 2015 NORCECA Championship "Best Libero"
• 2015 NORCECA Championship "Best Digger"
• 2015–16 Azerbaijan Super League "Best Digger"
• 2016 World Olympic qualification tournament "Best Libero"
• 2016–17 Brazilian Super League "Best Digger"
• 2016 Pan-American Cup "Best Libero"
• 2016 Pan-American Cup "Best Digger"
• 2016 Pan-American Cup "Best Receiver"
• 2018 Dominican Republic Superior Volleyball League "Best Libero"
• 2018 Dominican Republic Superior Volleyball League "Best Digger"
• 2018 Dominican Republic Superior Volleyball League "Best Receiver"
• 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games "Best Libero"
• 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games "Best Digger"
• 2021 Pan-American Cup "Best Receiver"
• 2021 Pan-American Cup "Best Digger"
• 2021 Pan-American Cup "Best Libero"

{{col-end}}

• 2008 NORCECA Women´s Junior Continental Championship U-20 – Image:Med 2.png Silver Medal
• 2009 FIVB U20 Volleyball World Championship – Image:Med 2.png Silver Medal
• 2010 NORCECA Women´s Junior Continental Championship U-20 – Image:Med 2.png Silver Medal
• 2012 U23 Pan-American Cup – Image:Med 1.png Gold Medal
• 2013 U23 World Championship – Image:Med 2.png Silver Medal

• 2008 Dominican Republic Volleyball League – 16px Runner-Up, with San Cristóbal
• 2011 Puerto Rican League – 16px Champion, with Criollas de Caguas
• 2012–13 CEV Champions League – 16px Runner-Up, with Rabita Baku
• 2012–13 Azerbaijan Super League – 16px Champion, with Rabita Baku
• 2013–14 CEV Champions League – Image:Med 3.png Bronze medal, with Rabita Baku
• 2013–14 Azerbaijan Super League – 16px Champion, with Rabita Baku
• 2014–15 Azerbaijan Super League – 16px Champion, with Rabita Baku
• 2015–16 Azerbaijan Super League – Image:Med 3.png Bronze medal, with Lokomotiv Baku
• 2021–22 CEV Challenge Cup – 16px Champion, with Savino del Bene Scandicci
• 2022–23 CEV Cup – 16px Champion, with Savino del Bene Scandicci
• 2023–24 Italian Cup – 16px Runner-Up, with Vero Volley Milano
• 2023–24 CEV Champions League – 16px Runner-Up, with Vero Volley Milano

• 2009 Hato Mayor Beach Volleyball Tournament Image:Med 1.png Gold Medal

{{Reflist|2}}

• {{FIVB player|119039}}
• [http://www.fivb.org/EN/volleyball/competitions/WorldOQT/2008/WWOQT08/Teams/VB_PlayerDB.asp?No=119039 Brenda Castillo] at FIVB.org Women's World Olympic Qualification Tournament 2008
• {{CEV player}} ([https://web.archive.org/web/20150617020017/http://www.cev.lu/Competition-Area/PlayerDetails.aspx?TeamID=7950&PlayerID=47182&ID=569 archive])
• [https://www.legavolleyfemminile.it/?page_id=194&idat=CAS-BRE-92 Italian League Profile]
• {{Olympedia}}
• {{Olympics.com}}

{{Dominican Republic women volleyball team 2008 Pan-American Cup}}

{{Dominican Republic women's volleyball team 2012 Summer Olympics}}

{{Dominican Republic women volleyball team 2014 Pan-American Cup}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Castillo, Brenda}}

Category:1992 births

Category:Living people

Category:Dominican Republic Christians

Category:Dominican Republic women's volleyball players

Category:Volleyball players at the 2011 Pan American Games

Category:Volleyball players at the 2012 Summer Olympics

Category:Volleyball players at the 2015 Pan American Games

Category:Pan American Games bronze medalists for the Dominican Republic

Category:Pan American Games volleyball players for the Dominican Republic

Category:Olympic volleyball players for the Dominican Republic

Category:Pan American Games bronze medalists in volleyball

Category:Sportspeople from San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic

Category:Central American and Caribbean Games gold medalists for the Dominican Republic

Category:Competitors at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games

Category:Competitors at the 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games

Category:Volleyball players at the 2019 Pan American Games

Category:Volleyball players at the 2023 Pan American Games

Category:Central American and Caribbean Games medalists in volleyball

Category:Medalists at the 2015 Pan American Games

Category:Medalists at the 2019 Pan American Games

Category:Medalists at the 2023 Pan American Games

Category:Volleyball players at the 2020 Summer Olympics

Category:Volleyball players at the 2024 Summer Olympics

Category:21st-century Dominican Republic sportswomen