In Part One of our interview with Jason Castro, the AMERICAN IDOL finalist discussed overcoming fear, and giving back to others. In Part Two below, he discusses his appearance on BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, life lessons learned, and directly addresses those rumors about a fondness for a certain herb. We Love Soaps: Do the themes in your album, "Jason Castro," follow your charity work?
Jason Castro: This album is mostly about relationships, and love in many different aspects. That’s where I’ve been at in life, I’ve been fortunate to be surrounded by so much love. I was married six months ago, and there are songs about that. But my current single, “That’s What I’m Here For,” is really about friendship and just being there for somebody.
We Love Soaps: How did BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL come about for you?
Jason Castro: It came through my label. They said, “Do you want to go meet with the producers?” I said, “Yeah!” So they invited me to play a couple of songs. They liked it, and asked me if I wanted to be a part of it. It’s that simple. But I asked, “What kind of acting do I have to do?” I’m definitely not cut out to be an actor. I had considered it before and realized it's not to be. I don’t think I can be someone else, that just doesn’t sit right with me. So, it worked out, I got to star as myself. I always said that was the only way I could act, if I got to be a character just like me. I have such a respect for actors, and that art. But I am not that sort of artist.