Michael Trevino
Born: January 25, 1985
Age: 39
Birthplace: Montebello, California, U.S.
Michael Anthony Trevino (born January 25, 1985) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Tyler Lockwood in The CW's series The Vampire Diaries.
Early life
Trevino was raised in Montebello, California and later moved to Valencia, California. His mother was originally from Zacatecas, Mexico and his father was born in Fresno, California to Mexican immigrants.
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, and Commander in Chief. He was seen in Not Another Teen Movie as an extra. 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.
As of 2009, Trevino stars as Tyler Lockwood in the series The Vampire Diaries on The CW. Trevino was confirmed to appear 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. In April 2015, it was announced that Trevino will also leave The Vampire Diaries after the end of the sixth season like his co-star Nina Dobrev.
Personal life
Trevino dated actress Jenna Ushkowitz for three years until they broke up in 2014.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Cow Belles | Jackson Meade | Television film |
2009 | Love Finds a Home | Joshua Coil | Television film |
2011 | Factory, TheThe Factory | Tad |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 | Riches, TheThe Riches | Brent | 5 episodes |
2007 | Cane | Jaime Vega | Main cast; 9 episodes |
2008 | 90210 | Ozzie Cardoza | 3 episodes |
2009 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Dave Henkel | Episode: "Turn, Turn, Turn" |
Mentalist, TheThe Mentalist | Brandon Fulton | Episode: "A Dozen Red Roses" | |
CSI: NY | Gavin Skidmore | Episode: "Prey" | |
2009-16 | Vampire Diaries, TheThe Vampire Diaries | Tyler Lockwood | Main cast (season 1 - season 6), Guest cast (season 7); 87 episodes |
2013 | Originals, TheThe Originals | Tyler Lockwood | 2 episodes |
2016 | Park, SunsetSunset Park | Gino Sarcione |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2011 | Teen Choice Award | Choice TV: Male Scene Stealer | The Vampire Diaries | Won |
2011 | ALMA Award | Favorite TV Actor - Supporting Role | The Vampire Diaries | Nominated |
2012 | Teen Choice Award | Choice TV Male Scene Stealer | The Vampire Diaries | Won |
2012 | 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 |