Brothers from Spanish Fork Shine in Super Bowl Halftime Show

Vince and Chris Castillo bring Latino culture to the big stage, inspiring others with their dance dreams.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Two brothers, Vince and Chris Castillo, from Spanish Fork, Utah, have achieved their dream of performing in the Super Bowl halftime show. The brothers, who have been dancing since childhood, have worked on major projects like music videos and award shows, and now they can add the Super Bowl to their impressive resume. Vince described the experience as "a very beautiful, overwhelming experience, especially to represent the Latino culture" in front of over 135 million viewers worldwide.

Why it matters

The Castillo brothers' journey from a small town in Utah to the biggest stage in the world is an inspiring story that shows how hard work and dedication can turn dreams into reality. Their performance on the Super Bowl halftime show also highlights the growing representation of Latino culture in mainstream media and entertainment.

The details

Vince and Chris Castillo have been dancing since they were kids, getting their start at a local dance studio in Spanish Fork. They have since worked on various high-profile projects, including music videos and award shows. For the Super Bowl halftime show, the brothers performed alongside hundreds of dancers, with rehearsals lasting nearly a month, often 10 hours a day. Vince described the experience of performing in front of a packed stadium and a worldwide audience as "crazy," but he was grateful to work with a superstar like Bad Bunny, who showed his appreciation for the dancers after the performance.

  • Vince and Chris Castillo have been dancing since they were kids, getting their start at Heart N Soul Dance on Main Street in Spanish Fork.
  • The brothers have worked on major projects, from music videos to award shows like the Oscars, before performing at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2026.
  • The preparation for the Super Bowl halftime show lasted nearly a month, with rehearsals often lasting 10 hours a day.

The players

Vince Castillo

One of the two brothers from Spanish Fork, Utah, who performed in the Super Bowl halftime show.

Chris Castillo

The older brother of Vince Castillo, who has performed in the Super Bowl halftime show three times.

Bad Bunny

The Puerto Rican singer and rapper who headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“It was a very beautiful, overwhelming experience, especially to represent the Latino culture.”

— Vince Castillo (KSL TV)

“After the performance, he actually came back and just said a couple more words of appreciation, which, when you work with artists, that's pretty rare. We actually got to feel that he was as invested in us as we were in his performance.”

— Vince Castillo (KSL TV)

“We're two brothers from Spanish Fork, and we just did the Super Bowl. If you want to do something, put your mind and heart to it. You can do it.”

— Vince Castillo (KSL TV)

What’s next

Vince Castillo is looking forward to his next gigs, while his brother Chris is heading out on tour with Shakira.

The takeaway

The Castillo brothers' journey from a small town in Utah to the biggest stage in the world is a testament to the power of hard work, dedication, and following your dreams. Their performance on the Super Bowl halftime show not only showcased their talent but also highlighted the growing representation of Latino culture in mainstream entertainment.