Freddie Matthew Smith (born March 19, 1988) is an American television
actor. He is known for his portrayal as Marco Salazar in the new
franchise of 90210 aired on The CW. He is best known for his character
Sonny Kiriakis, the first openly gay contract role on the daytime soap
opera Days of Our Lives.After high school, Smith moved to Los Angeles,
beginning his acting career in 2008 appearing a cameo role in the
paranormal series Medium playing a senior boy which is unaccredited
during that episode. He appeared in the short film titled Weak Species
co-starring Erik Smith and in the film One Wish released in 2010. He
also has done commercials for Kay Jewelers, Taco Bell, Carl's Jr,
McDonald's and Verizon.On January 9, 2011 it was reported that he had
joined the cast of The CW series 90210, in a recurring role as Marco,
a gay soccer player who will become involved with Teddy Montgomery
(Trevor Donovan). He appeared in 5 episodes of the third season
including the season finale. On July 17, 2011 The CW announced that
Marco will not return in season 4 as Teddy's boyfriend, having broken
up with him over the summer. Besides 90210, he took up the role of
Jackson "Sonny" Kiriakis in Days of Our Lives, the first openly gay
contracted character in the hit daytime soap opera (Ryan Scott had
previously played the non-contract, openly gay role of Harold
Wentworth between 2000 and 2003). In 2013, Smith received his first
Daytime Emmy Award nomination in the Outstanding Younger Actor
category. In 2015, Smith won a Daytime Emmy Award in the category of
Outstanding Younger Actor. That same year, Smith announced his
decision to depart Days of Our Lives; Smith returned for a guest stint
in the months following his departure. In April 2016, it was announced
that Smith had re-joined the soap, and is scheduled to first appear in
July. In October 2017, the actor's character took part in a double
Salem wedding. When asked what the wedding meant for Sonny and Paul
(Christopher Sean) Smith stated, "I mean, it's huge for Paul. This is
his very first wedding, his first and only … For Sonny, it's a huge
step forward because it shows that he's officially able to move on
from Will … It's a huge stepping stone in their
relationship."Freddie Smith was born in Ashtabula, Ohio to Fred and
Renee Smith. He grew up as an only child but is very close with two of
his cousins. Smith "lived and breathed basketball" until his senior
year in high school when a friend suggested he take a theater art
class. Smith graduated from Edgewood Senior High School in 2006.
actor. He is known for his portrayal as Marco Salazar in the new
franchise of 90210 aired on The CW. He is best known for his character
Sonny Kiriakis, the first openly gay contract role on the daytime soap
opera Days of Our Lives.After high school, Smith moved to Los Angeles,
beginning his acting career in 2008 appearing a cameo role in the
paranormal series Medium playing a senior boy which is unaccredited
during that episode. He appeared in the short film titled Weak Species
co-starring Erik Smith and in the film One Wish released in 2010. He
also has done commercials for Kay Jewelers, Taco Bell, Carl's Jr,
McDonald's and Verizon.On January 9, 2011 it was reported that he had
joined the cast of The CW series 90210, in a recurring role as Marco,
a gay soccer player who will become involved with Teddy Montgomery
(Trevor Donovan). He appeared in 5 episodes of the third season
including the season finale. On July 17, 2011 The CW announced that
Marco will not return in season 4 as Teddy's boyfriend, having broken
up with him over the summer. Besides 90210, he took up the role of
Jackson "Sonny" Kiriakis in Days of Our Lives, the first openly gay
contracted character in the hit daytime soap opera (Ryan Scott had
previously played the non-contract, openly gay role of Harold
Wentworth between 2000 and 2003). In 2013, Smith received his first
Daytime Emmy Award nomination in the Outstanding Younger Actor
category. In 2015, Smith won a Daytime Emmy Award in the category of
Outstanding Younger Actor. That same year, Smith announced his
decision to depart Days of Our Lives; Smith returned for a guest stint
in the months following his departure. In April 2016, it was announced
that Smith had re-joined the soap, and is scheduled to first appear in
July. In October 2017, the actor's character took part in a double
Salem wedding. When asked what the wedding meant for Sonny and Paul
(Christopher Sean) Smith stated, "I mean, it's huge for Paul. This is
his very first wedding, his first and only … For Sonny, it's a huge
step forward because it shows that he's officially able to move on
from Will … It's a huge stepping stone in their
relationship."Freddie Smith was born in Ashtabula, Ohio to Fred and
Renee Smith. He grew up as an only child but is very close with two of
his cousins. Smith "lived and breathed basketball" until his senior
year in high school when a friend suggested he take a theater art
class. Smith graduated from Edgewood Senior High School in 2006.
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