Michael Trevino
Trevino at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con
Born (1985-01-25) January 25, 1985 (age 39)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2005–present
Partner(s)Bregje Heinen
(2021–present; engaged)

Michael Trevino (born January 25, 1985[1]) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Tyler Lockwood on The CW's The Vampire Diaries; and as Kyle Valenti in Roswell, New Mexico.

Early life

Trevino was born in Los Angeles. He was raised in Montebello, California, and later moved to Valencia. His mother was originally from Zacatecas, Mexico, and his father was born in Fresno, California, to Mexican immigrants.[2][3][4]

Career

Trevino played the role of Jackson Meade, similar to Meade Milk, in the Disney Channel Original Movie Cow Belles. He has also appeared as a guest star on Cold Case, Without a Trace, Bones, The Mentalist as Bradon Fulton in season 1 episode 19 and Commander in Chief. Trevino also had a small role on the TV series Charmed in the eighth-season episode, "Malice in Wonderland", as Alastair. He also had a recurring role on The Riches on FX, playing high school student Brent, in a four-episode story arc in season 1, and appeared in the third episode of season 2.

He played the role of Jaime Vega on the short-lived 2007 television series Cane. In 2008, Trevino was cast for a three-episode arc on The CW's 90210, playing Ozzie, a student at West Beverly Hills High School and love interest for Naomi.[5]

Trevino in 2013

Beginning in 2009, Trevino starred as Tyler Lockwood in the series The Vampire Diaries on The CW.[6] Trevino appeared as the same character in a recurring role on the Vampire Diaries spin-off series The Originals in 2013, the first major character to transition from one show to another.[7][8] His work garnered him two Teen Choice Awards and nominations for ALMA Awards. In April 2015, it was announced that Trevino would be leaving The Vampire Diaries after the end of the sixth season, like his co-star Nina Dobrev.[9][10] He later returned in the eighth season for the series finale.[11][12]

From 2019, Trevino began starring in the CW's Roswell, New Mexico as Kyle Valenti, a doctor and the son of the sheriff.[13][14][15] The series is a remake of the 1999 television series Roswell, He was in the show for four seasons until it ended in 2022.[16] He also made his directorial debut in the fourth season of the series in which he directed episode 9.[17]

He announced his engagement to Dutch model Bregje Heinen on December 24, 2023.[18]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Cow Belles Jackson Meade Television film
2009 Love Finds a Home Joshua Coil Television film
2012 The Factory Tad
2018 Out of Control Bennet Kayser Chinese film

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Summerland Tim Bowser Episode: "I Am the Walrus"
Charmed Alastair Episode: "Malice in Wonderland"
Commander in Chief Kevin Episode: "Rubie Dubidoux and the Brown Bound Express"
2006 Without a Trace Carter Rollins Episode: "White Balance"
Cold Case Zach Episode: "Rampage"
CSI: Miami Matthew Batra Episode: "Come as You Are"
Bones Graham Hastings Episode: "The Headless Witch in the Woods"
2007–2008 The Riches Brent 5 episodes
2007 Cane Jaime Vega 9 episodes
2008 90210 Ozzie Cardoza 3 episodes
2009 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Dave Henkel Episode: "Turn, Turn, Turn"
The Mentalist Brandon Fulton Episode: "A Dozen Red Roses"
CSI: NY Gavin Skidmore Episode: "Prey"
2009–2017 The Vampire Diaries Tyler Lockwood Main Role (seasons 1–6)
Recurring Role (seasons 7–8); 21 episodes
2013 The Originals Tyler Lockwood 2 episodes
2016 Sunset Park Gino Sarcione
2019–2022 Roswell, New Mexico Kyle Valenti Main role

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2011 Teen Choice Award Choice TV: Male Scene Stealer The Vampire Diaries Won [19]
ALMA Award Favorite TV Actor – Supporting Role The Vampire Diaries Nominated
2012 Teen Choice Award Choice TV Male Scene Stealer The Vampire Diaries Won [20]
ALMA Award Favorite TV Actor – Supporting Role in a Drama The Vampire Diaries Nominated
2014 Teen Choice Award Choice TV Male Scene Stealer The Vampire Diaries Nominated [21]

References

  1. ^ Rose, Mike (January 25, 2023). "Today's famous birthdays list for January 25, 2023 includes celebrity Alicia Keys". Cleveland.com. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  2. ^ Lee Hernandez (2008-12-23). "Exclusive: Michael Trevino "Moving On" from "90210"". Latina.com. Retrieved 2010-05-18.
  3. ^ Miranda Noland (2010-04-22). "VIVO: Michael Trevino". Latina.com. Archived from the original on 2015-02-07. Retrieved 2015-02-07.
  4. ^ "Michael Trevino Biography". Mostbeautifulman.com. Archived from the original on 2015-02-02. Retrieved 2015-02-07.
  5. ^ Matt Mitovich (September 23, 2008). "90210 Exclusive: Riches Kid Moves to Beverly Hills". Tvguide.com. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
  6. ^ "Michael Trevino". The CW. Archived from the original on January 22, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  7. ^ "The Originals Scoop: Michael Trevino Teases Tyler's "Aggressive" Crossover, Love Triangle Closure and More". E! Online. 12 November 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  8. ^ "'Vampire Diaries' Trevino for 'Originals'". Digital Spy. 3 November 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  9. ^ Andriakos, Jacqueline (April 7, 2015). "Michael Trevino Is Leaving The Vampire Diaries, Alongside Nina Dobrev". People. Time Inc. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  10. ^ Friedlander, Whitney (7 April 2015). "Nina Dobrev, Michael Trevino Leaving 'Vampire Diaries'". Variety. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  11. ^ Highfill, Samantha. "'The Vampire Diaries': Michael Trevino returning in season 8". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  12. ^ "A MAJOR "The Vampire Diaries" Character is Returning for the Final Season". Seventeen. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  13. ^ Roots, Kimberly (March 6, 2018). "Roswell Reboot: The Vampire Diaries' Michael Trevino Joins Pilot Cast". TVLine. Archived from the original on March 6, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  14. ^ Burt, Kayti (June 7, 2020). "Roswell, New Mexico Season 3 Cast, Release Date, News". Den of Geek. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  15. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (6 March 2018). "'Vampire Diaries' Alum Michael Trevino to Co-Star in CW's 'Roswell' Reboot". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  16. ^ Cordero, Rosy (12 May 2022). "The CW's 'Roswell, New Mexico' Canceled After Four Seasons". Deadline. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  17. ^ Highfill, Samantha (8 August 2022). "'Roswell, New Mexico' star Michael Trevino discusses his directorial debut". Entertainment Weekly.
  18. ^ "The Vampire Diaries Star Michael Trevino Announces Christmas Eve Engagement to Model Bregje Heinen". People. 2 January 2024.
  19. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (7 August 2011). "Teen Choice Awards 2011 Winners Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  20. ^ "Teen Choice Awards 2012: Complete Winners List". MTV. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  21. ^ Khoshaba, Christy (8 August 2014). "2014 Teen Choice Awards: Complete list of nominees". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 8 October 2023.

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