MARIENNE CASTRO

Who are you and what do you do? 

I am an aspiring actor/creator ­ I hope to become a professional actor as well as create and develop new work. I am in my final year at Humber College for the Theatre Performance conservatory program. I recently co­created a devised puppetry piece with Artebote Collective and performed it to a sold­out run this past August.

Why Walk­in Closet? 

I’ve accepted the fact that I’ve developed an insatiable need for material goods but I’m working towards living a more simple yet fulfilled existence. I’ve gathered and hoarded a multitude of things over the course of my life ­ some of which I’ve only wore a couple of times; others still have tags on them. Style is an ever evolving enigma and my style has shifted and morphed dramatically over the last ten years. So much so, that I am now ready to let go of my most treasured items. It’s been a tough journey but I am now becoming more confident and fearlessly expressive in my own skin which I feel my current style now reflects.

Personal Style? 

I’ve been in school the last three years and the kind of program I’m in necessitates being in absolutely comfortable clothing. During the week, I mostly wear things that I can move and stretch in ­ leggings, sports bras, warm sweaters, and loose tops are my jam. On my days off, I like to dress up a bit with a pair of boots/heels, lipstick, or a bold neck piece but it always has a casual aesthetic to it ­ think baggy denim, loose tee’s or boyfriend button­ups (they are usually varying kinds of denim).

Style Inspirations?

The people of Toronto and the world; interesting patterns, colours, and texture; and obviously, my sister, Mila Victoria.

Style rule of the moment?

Wear what you want. Life is too short to care what people think.

Social Media:

“What’s social media?“