Portrait of Titus Makin Jr.

Titus Makin Jr. ("Star-Crossed") is one of those guys who you instantly like upon meeting. His smile is infectious and his energy is enlightening. This 24-year-old humbly chats with us about music, his goals, and his support system.

What is a day in the life of Titus Makin Jr.?

Not to eventful in all honestly. I love to keep myself busy with acting or music-related things and I'm always just thankful for God that I was blessed to even wake up and see another day. Some days are definitely a little more busy than others, but I always enjoy the rush.

You frequently relocated throughout your childhood because of your father's work. What has been your favorite place to live so far?

My two favorite places have been Heidelberg, Germany and Atlanta, Georgia. Some kids minded traveling a lot, but I know my sister and I really enjoyed seeing these new places so often.

You studied at the New York Conservatory. Why did you feel you needed professional schooling since so many actors never pursue college or acting school, etc? How important was school to you?

I felt I needed it because I recognized how much work actors put into their careers to be successful in their craft. The training I was received was beyond beneficial and much needed for a beginning actor. There were things about the industry and even being around a camera that I had no idea about. All I knew going in was that I loved "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" and wanted to have as much fun as Will Smith seemed to had.

Now that you live in LA, you must know the area well. What are your favorite go-to places? To eat, to spend time with friends, etc?

I really enjoy the Hollywood area! Some of my favorite places to hang out with friends are The Grove and eat at the Farmers Market, and I love going down to the beach to play some volleyball and do some long boarding.

So it looks like you're all about fashion. Describe your style to us!

Yes! I'm one of the few guys that really appreciates men's fashion. It's hard for me to describe my style, because I'm constantly switching it up, but the stores I like to shop at that make up my style are TopMan, Urban Outfitters, Forever 21, Zara, and H&M.

And you're a musician too... Talk to us about what kind of music you’re into, and what kind of music you are creating!

Its been great to have time to finish up my first EP coming out June 27th on iTunes, Amazon, & hard copy. I'm so excited! I entitled the EP "Singer Songwriter Soul" because that is exactly the genre I classify myself under. I wanted it to be upfront and honest as I share a piece of me with the world. I honestly like to listen to so many different styles of music, I really just appreciate any song thats catchy and has significant meaning.

Sadly, Star-Crossed got canceled. What is your next goal in your career?

It is sad and I am going to greatly miss all of the cad and crew, but it's also a great time for me to dive into my music because there was not as much time before. I've been able to stay busy with auditions to help get past it as well. I hope that all of the cast and crew are able to continue to work and that we all keep in touch with each other. It would be great to work with any and all of them again someday.

Who are you hoping to work with, or what kind of movie/TV show do you want to pursue?

It has always been a goal of mine to one day work with Will Smith, but we'll see how that goes. I'd love to pursue any script (film or TV) that is intriguing or fun...that would bring me joy to be a part of.

You seem really close to your family. Have they always been supportive of your venture to LA? What kind of advice, if any, have they given that always just stuck with you?

My family is such a huge blessing to me. They have always been supportive of me and my sister's venture to LA to achieve our entertainment dreams. Amazing motivating things they always tell us that keep us going strong is, "Trust in the Lord, He will direct your path", "Don't give up", "Don't let anyone still your joy", and "This too shall pass". Some of these quotes are straight from the Bible and are exactly why I love them so much! I was raised in a Christian household and cherish godly advice so much!

Photographer // Jessica Castro Stylist // Sarah Chorley

Clothing Credits First Look - Shorts: BoohooMAN Tee: Matiere Shoes: Vans

Second Look - Tee: Howe Long-Sleeve: Howe Jeans: Duffie Shoes: Mezlan

Third Look - Shirt: Matiere

Wearing Love

We first learned of Bashful Bliss online, a clothing brand made by a mother named Tara Huff who simply had a desire to inspire women and girls to live happily and beautifully. Our favorite item from their collections is this grey sweater (that is so soft!), which features a heart on the heart of the sweater, and also a heart on its sleeve. Not only is the sweater lovely, but it's so soft and perfect for chilly nights (and great for a late night jog!). Featured below is our Beauty Editor Jeanne San Diego, wearing Bashful Bliss. Doesn't her purple ombre hair go so well with the sweater?

Portrait of Angelique Cabral

If you’re looking for an adventure, Angelique Cabral (Fox's "Enlisted") is the girl to talk to. You might find her beating her own personal record at her newest hobby or landing her next big acting role. Angelique never hesitates to pursue her dreams and interests. Her go-getter attitude is part of the charm of her sporty personality. She maintains a good balance of action and adventure with rest and repair in her life. From a cozy evening at home with her husband and her dog Oscar to a weekend adventure with the girls, Angelique invests in the old and the new. She has an inspiring way of cultivating new passion in long term dreams and long standing relationships.

How did you get started in the film industry? Have you always wanted to be an actor? I've wanted to be an actor for as long as I can remember. I started doing musical theater and dance as a young girl in Carmel, and fell in love with it! I did four plays a year all through high school, then majored in theater in college.

Can you tell us a little about your character Sgt. Jill Perez in your current show Enlisted? Do you identify with her character and personality? Jill is tough as nails, hard core, very competitive and type A. She’s serious about her career, she's one of the boys and can give it as well as she can take it. She's in a man's world, and therefore has a little chip on her shoulder. She's also got heart, which is what I love about her. I'm like Jill in a lot of ways, which is what drew me to the character. I'm a tom boy, I'm tough, and I never give up. When I read the script, I was like "that's me. I'm Jill." It was easy. A perfect fit.

We worked with Geoff from the show before. What a great guy! Seems like a good cast to have. How is the chemistry on and off screen? The chemistry is HOT! Just kidding. But seriously, he's amazing and a great guy to work with. I'm lucky to get to learn a lot from him. On and off screen we give each other a hard time, but it's rooted in a mutual respect for each other. We have a blast every day.

What's it like being the only girl in the main cast? It's an absolute blast, because these guys are great. They take good care of me. But they also torture me (e.g. Parker's pranking/scaring me), because I'm the only girl. I can take it and definitely give it right back to them. I'm like the fourth brother!! But I also think it works because I'm not prissy or super high maintenance - I can hang with the boys which makes it easier on everyone.

Do you tend to gravitate to specific kinds of roles in auditions? I like a woman with a story. With an arch. I tend to be attracted to strong female roles, roles that push the envelope or push me. Anything juicy that I can sink my teeth into.

You've been a guest star in a lot of TV shows. Can you tell us a little about the different kinds of roles you've played? Which show has been your favorite to work on? Guest starring is hard! You come onto a show that's not yours, and you have to fit into the world that already exists. It can be very challenging for an actor, but I have learned so much by guesting. I've guested in a ton of shows, but by far my fave was Don't Trust the B in Apt 23, because I LOVED my role of Fox Paris. That role changed my career. It was a really physical role, and there was a lot to do. She was such a B! It was so fun to play! I also had a blast opposite Hank Azaria in Free Agents, I learned a lot from him on how to wear many hats and the idea of what the whole show looks like. He's genius.

What is your all-time favorite character that you've assumed? My current role as Jill Perez of course! But before that Fox Paris on Don't Trust the B. Or my role in The Perfect Family opposite Emily Deschanel, because that was a movie. It was a long shoot and her arch was awesome. It was my first big role, and it was such a delicious feeling to dive into this character and create her. She was funny, sensitive, strong, and also a lesbian which was my first time playing that kind of role. It changed me as an actor, and I loved her.

You were born in Hawaii on the island of Honolulu. Do you go back and visit very often? Do you ever miss the beaches and warm water? I don't visit often. I should! I used to go much more as a child. I'm a big swimmer and I miss the warm water every day. I learned to swim at 6 months, because I lived on a boat for my first two years of life. My dad built boats, so they put me in swim classes early. We go to Mexico more now because it's closer and easier from Cali! But yes, I love warm water and beaches, that's my dream vacation!

You seem like a very active and adventurous person. Talk to us about your life! Hobbies? Things people may not know about you? I'm very active. I work out every day. Doesn't have to be the gym, but something! I am an extremist. I do everything hard core and fully when I get into it. I ran marathons, I used to practice Shaolin Kung Fu in NYC, I practice Kundalini yoga and got certified to teach. I also do Pilates, crossfit, kickboxing, hiking, yoga, spin, bar method. I do it all. I think the key is to FEEL good and move. Then you look good! I don't worry about weighing myself. I can tell where I am by my clothes and how they fit!! I'm always up for an adventure and I always say YES!

Are you very competitive by nature? Very! At everything! And mostly with just myself, too. So I challenge myself to be my best and do my best every day. That's why I love Jill, because she's very competitive and that comes naturally to me.

We just saw that you visited Gentle Barn! We love them all! And you also visited with our next cover girl Krysten Ritter (hush hush)! Yes! We are besties and do everything together! We are up for anything and love adventures. The Gentle Barn was inspiring and incredible and brought me to tears. It was something we had all wanted to do so we just did it. We will go back again soon; we want to start volunteering.

Talk to us about your friendships - such as Krysten! Do they help keep you grounded? What kind of adventures have you all had? We do everything together! We recently went to Tulum for bikini boot camp. We went horseback riding and to Disneyland for her birthday. We also hike and just hang out and go to concerts. We are always up for adventures and we say YES to everything. We are planning several more trips as we speak. I'm also good friends with Shantel VanSanten; we volunteer together and travel too. My friends are good people, fun people who have full lives outside of acting. Some of my closest friends are from grade school and high school! I am blessed with amazing friends.

What do you do to relax in your spare time? I meditate and read and journal every day. I take time for myself and my husband and my pup Oscar. Being home with them and watching Netflix with some red wine and candles is my idea of heaven! I love being cozy. Since I'm on the go so much, the simple things are what I crave.

Interview by Michele Davis Photographed by Brandon Kidd Styled by Sarah Chorley Hair and Makeup by Crystal Liz