“ACCEPTING NEW CHALLENGES MAKES ME COME ALIVE. BEING RECEPTIVE TO WHAT IS HAPPENING AROUND ME GIVES ME INSPIRATION AND FEEDS MY DESIRE TO CREATE.” JTA: The Fosters is a drama about a same-sex couple trying to raise biological and adopted children and guide them through the normal teenage struggles. I play Jesus, who is Mariana’s twin brother, and Lena and Stef’s adopted son. The message that this show is trying to communicate is important to me because it encourages others to embrace family with an open mind and an open heart. It has been an amazing experience working on The Fosters! OP: HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR CENTER IN THE MIDDLE OF CHAOS? DO YOU HAVE A DAILY ROUTINE? JTA: I try to keep myself grounded and to stay true to who I am through every experience, positive or negative. I stay active and choose to associate myself with like-minded people. Family is also very important to me. OP: WHAT’S BEEN ONE OF YOUR BIGGEST LESSONS SO FAR IN YOUR LIFE? JTA: My biggest life lesson is that money cannot buy happiness. If you are born into a family with little money but a lot of love, you will find yourself more content than one who is born with a silver spoon and an empty home. OP: WHAT TRUTH DO YOU KNOW FOR SURE? JTA: One truth I know for sure is that I am so blessed in my life. I also love my fans unconditionally. They have been supportive of me through everything, and I would not be here, giving this interview to you, without them. Listening to my fans and seeing love and support through social media from them is what I live for.
“As I play without a band, there really is nothing to hide behind, and I think the vulnerability is part of what makes it work.” PHOTOS: JARRAD SENG
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