Susie Castillo Is A 'Superstar' In Her Own Right

Susie Castillo, co-host of Superstars of Dance stopped by to talk about the popular new show, which airs Mondays at 8pm on NBC

On the international dancing competition, Castillo is accompanied by co-host and professional dancer Michael Flatley. The masterminds behind the show are none other than executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller, two of the masterminds behind American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance.

The unique series will pit the masters of various dance genres from eight countries against each other in challenges that are equal parts sporting event, rock concert and artistic exhibition. The stakes are high for these artists, as they are not only representing themselves, but also their dance form and their entire nation. The eight countries scheduled to participate include: Ireland, India, USA, Argentina, China, Russia, South Africa and Australia.

Castillo was the third Latina ever to become Miss America back in 2003. Since then, her career has skyrocketed: She has penned a book, acted in indie films such as the upcoming The Heartbreaker and has made several TV guest appearances. Perhaps most notably, she was the host of MTV's TRL..

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