'90210': Trevor Donovan on his scene-stealing abs, Teddy's future with Adrianna and how he's giving back

In last week’s episode of “90210,” we were introduced to a rising star: Teddy Montgomery’s abs. I’m pretty sure we’ve seen them a few times already but never as up close and personal as in Adrianna’s lusty daydream. Didn’t they seem to have a life of their own?

“You’ve got to imagine that I was standing there with 20, 30 people in dead silence,” explains Trevor Donovan, who plays the show’s newest golden boy and is the owner of the scene-stealing six-pack. “I wasn’t sure how they were going to cut it. You can’t see my face, but some of that movement in my belly was actually laughter.”

OK, so there’s more to the “90210” newcomer than abs. Teddy Montgomery has been shaking up the show pretty much since the moment Adrianna whisked him away from boy-starved Naomi in this season’s premiere. Since then, he has definitely upset the balance at West Bev a bit. “In the beginning, he may have said or done a few things unintentionally that may have offended a few of the people on the show,” says Donovan, 31.

Yet, the biggest offense may be tearing asunder what teen pregnancy and drug rehab couldn’t. “Some things will begin to surface and big things will come between Navid and Adrianna as this love triangle starts to form,” hints Donovan. “There’s some interesting things coming up in this next episode. Definitely some higher tension, higher stakes.”

Around the bend, Teddy may spell further trouble for Annie, as well...

“Nothing has been resolved,” says Donovan. “Teddy is part of the investigation of the homeless person Annie hit. I think they’re going to drag it out for a while.”

That’s good career news for a guy who started in modeling years before the thought of acting entered his mind. “Abercrombie [& Fitch] was my first modeling job,” recounts Donovan. “They definitely border on risqué as far as catalog photos go. There’s a lot of nudity and what not. I have done my fair share of that, and I’ve never done anything I regret whatsoever -- the majority of which I’m pretty proud of.”

While he’s definitely not shy about his body, Donovan says that auditioning for television commercials was a different story. “I was just terrified in front of the camera,” he admits. “I couldn’t even say my own name. I walked out of a handful of auditions. I mean ran out in cold sweats. I was just so nervous and insecure.”

In order to get over his fear, Donovan began taking acting classes. In the process, he began to love acting itself. Now, Donovan is in a position to offer advice to others dealing with camera fright. “I think fear is unavoidable and that, when recognized and embraced, it’s something that can work for you – especially in the audition room,” advises Donovan.

Before “90210,” the model-turned-actor landed a role on “Days of Our Lives,” allowing him some perspective between the two shows. “In daytime, you’re shooting an episode a day, which is on average about 90 pages of script a day. That is very hectic,” says the Mammoth Lakes, Calif.,  native. “On ‘90210,’ You get to work through it a little more. You’re not just flying through it just to get it done.”

Currently, you can find Donovan in theaters in the stylish sci-fi film “Surrogates,” starring Bruce Willis.

And Saturday, you can walk alongside Donovan in Habitat for Humanity’s 5K walk in Pacoima. “These homes are built for working families in need,” says Donovan. “The community I was out working with today in Pacoima is training a lot of the children of the families as volunteer firefighters, healthcare professionals and different things. So they’re actually educating them, as well as financially aiding them. It’s a really incredible organization.”

Donovan has another reason for wanting to see you there. “It’s kind of a battle,” he laughs. “It’s ‘90210’ versus ‘Melrose Place,’ ” says Donovan. “We’re trying to get out as many fans as we possibly can and as many of our cast and crew as we possibly can.”

If you want to join Team “90210” in this Saturday’s Habitat for Humanity 5K walk, check out www.humanityca.org.

-- Jethro Nededog (follow me on twitter @TheRealJethro)

Photos: Trevor Donovan as Teddy Montgomery on "90210." Credit: The CW

Comments

[Jokerupdate]

Hot and nice. I want him to date my daughter

[samiMomz]

I really like this boy. He looks like Robert Redford, I guess I'll have to watch 90210

[IrishIrene]

Oh my he's looks like a movie star Good for him and he's into charity. A+

[Tamara H]

He's a humanitarian that is so hot. I'll really try to join the walk because I am now a fan!

[Gary Perone]

Where do I sign up for this walk? Do we actually get to walk with him?

[TOTALWATCHERS]

Whomever posted this link on facebook thanks for sharing!!!!

Those Abs can steal anything they want from me OY VAY

[Jethro Nededog]

Gary: If you're interested in taking part in the Habitat for Humanity walk, here's the specific page to sign up - http://www.humanityca.org/events/8. And as far as I know, Trevor and the rest of the "90210" gang will be walking along with everyone else!

[Pacey]

This article is nice but where are the ab pics? I'm vacationing with my family in Beverly Hills in November anyone know if there is any other charity things or events he's doing while i'm in California? :-( Wish I was there this weekend

[Katie Blanc]

Teddy is a fun character to look at :-) especially shirtless. We don't have this habitat stuff up north, at least I don't think so. Anyway just wanted to say he's cute.

[Pina Natalia]

OMG he is so hot!!!! I live in modesto with my dad if I drove I would so be there.

[LAallStarTeam]

Notre Dame high school Girls Basketball Team in San Jose loves you Trevor give us a shout out on your facebook page. We are friends.

Ally Malone

[San Miguel Lopez]

I got this link on my facebook. Trevor is a very cool guy and is a really good addition to 90210 it's much better and more interesting now. Word

[wendy sykes]

We met him today at the habitat for humanity walk and he took pictures with me and my daughter and her friends. Such a great guy we are big fans now!

[Cali]

really like him on 90210 :)

[Frank Delgo]

I'm his facebook friend and he said hi to me on my wall :-) He's a superhero

[Nora P]

Just saw his Life and Style Hottest guy on TV issue and wow!!!!! He's really gorgeous

[guss and terry]

What a good guy he is. We've become fans. He love that he is philanthropic