HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

12.16.09:

Season's greetings everyone!
I hope you've been enjoying the show. There are certainly more exciting stories to come in the new year. I wonder if you might do me a favor this holiday season: My cousin, Christianne Sharman, the talented writer who normally composes these blogs for me, is currently suffering from a life threatening brain tumor. She and I could use your thoughts and/or prayers over the next few weeks. I wonder if you could just one time this holiday season take one minute and wish the best for her. I would be very appreciative of such a kind and selfless act.
Meanwhile, my wish for you and your families is that you are all well and in good spirits. Thanks for being such wonderful fans. You're the best! See you on the goggle box!!

Be well.

Trevor

CONGRATULATIONS!

06.07.09: Good news from One Life to Live!

Two of our powerhouse performers — Bree Williamson (Jessica) and Susan Haskell (Marty)— have been nominated for daytime Emmy Awards. You need only turn on your television to see why.

What a privilege to work with such talent!

It’s no Emmy, of course, but the New York Downtown Festival gave me their best actor award for my short project, "The Art of Getting Over It." That felt great.

I hope you’re feeling well and great, too.

Be well.

Trevor

SCREENING IN NYC

03.15.09: I can hardly believe it. “The Art of Getting Over it,” the short film Dan Gauthier (ex-Kevin) and I shot —with a humbling number of friends and family members, including my dad as my character’s dad — screened March 6th at the 5th NYC Audience Short Film Festival. People seemed to really like it. “ABC Soaps In Depth” said my dad’s “haunting performance takes the cake.” How great is that?

And I was so touched at the number of OLTL folks who came to the screening. Kristen Alderson (Starr), Bree Williamson (Jessica), Melissa Archer (Natalie), Brandon Buddy (Cole), John Brotherton (Jared), and Gary Donatelli (director) all came. A few of my fans and friends showed up as well. That just knocked my socks off. Their support and friendship mean so much.

It would mean a lot if you could see it, too. Check my website again soon for new screening dates. I'll keep you posted.

Be well.

Trevor

PRE-NOMINATIONS

02.07.09: What’s a guy to do?

Emmy time is always a little awkward. Putting yourself up to compete against people you work with every day — or casting votes on their talent — seems crazy. But I know you fans think I should participate, and you probably have more sense about these things than I do.

So I gave it a shot at the pre-nomination level, and that’s as far as it got...

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your support and concern, but this suits me fine.

Be well.

Trevor

SHORT UPDATE

01.09.09: I’m so delighted to share this news with you. My independent project with Dan Gauthier (ex-Kevin), “The Art of Getting Over it,” appeared in the Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Festival in Los Angeles on December 29th.

We got great feedback.

Then the NewFilmmakers Film Festival in New York screened it on January 4. Again, it was very well received.

We’re thrilled and we can’t wait to see what happens next.

I’ll definitely keep you in the loop..

Best,

Trevor

HOLIDAY UPDATE

01.08.09: I trust 2009 is treating you well so far.

I was home in Orchard Prairie with my family, and a couple of days later some high school buddies came by. We had a great time reliving crazy exploits from our younger days. We laughed all evening. Seems like the new year will be fun.

I hope it is for you, too,.

Best,

Trevor

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL MY FANS!

12.24.08: There’s nothing more to say. May your holidays bring you great joy.

And my thoughts go out to all suffering from the brutal weather sweeping the country. There are community action agencies in many cities and towns. Let them know if you need help.

Be well,

Trevor

BACK TO WORK

12.03.08: Welcome back to the work week! I hope your Thanksgiving was a wonderful celebration of family, friends, and good food.

We had family visiting so it was a really nice day at our place.

In other news, Dan Gauthier (ex-Kevin) and I have finished up our independent film project "THE ART OF GETTING OVER IT". Film festivals in Los Angeles and New York City plan to screen it in Beverly Hills on December 29th and in New York, Sunday, January 4th, respective. For more information click here

We’re proud of our creation and I would absolutely love it if you have a chance to see it yourself.

Be well,

Trevor

GET OUT AND VOTE ON TUESDAY

11.02.08: It’s almost time. The right to vote is one of America’s great privileges. I hope you’ll join me and make your voice heard on Election Day. Get your friends and family on board, too.!

Be well,

Trevor

CASTING UPDATE

10.26.08: Late breaking news! I wanted you to know first.

I just taped my first scene with Florencia Lozano (Tea Delgado).

She has such an interesting history with the show. I’m looking forward to exploring the Todd-Tea dynamic while keeping the undeniable Blair-Todd chemistry alive.

Todd’s a lucky, lucky guy!

Be well,

Trevor

SSW

10.09.08: Those of you who have made the scene in years past know what a great time we all have at Super Soap Weekend.

It’s really fun to meet One Life’s fans. Your support makes it all possible.

That’s why I’m bummed to miss out this year. We can only take so many people and it’s just not my turn.

Hope to see you soon at another event.

Be well,

Trevor

THANK YOU TO ALL MY FANS!

10.01.08: This is far too late in coming, but a great big thank you to everyone who attended the fan event in August. I hope you had as much fun as I did.

So many of you had great ideas for One Life to Live stories. Too bad they don’t let me write the scripts!

I am doing some writing at home, though, while I learn to play the piano.

I’ve composed a few numbers of my own, and it’s been exciting to try something new.

Thanks again for all your support. It really means a lot!

Be well,

Trevor

SEE YOU SOON

08.05.08: The New York fan event’s coming up soon. It will be great to see all of you who make “One Life to Live” happen.

You’ve sure kept me hopping so far this summer — no vacation for me! But I’m really enjoying the Todd-Marty story, and working with Susan Haskell. What a talent.

I have found a little time on the side for my independent film project though. Dan Gauthier (ex-Kevin) and I are hard at work with the final touches. I can’t wait for all of you to see it.

Be well,

Trevor

GO TEAM!

06.19.08: Going out for breakfast with my family is always a favorite so I had a nice morning on Father’s Day.

The rest of the day left a little to be desired. Even though Aidan can walk now, he wouldn’t play a round of golf or go out for a beer with the old man.

But he was looking forward to showing off his walk on the red carpet at the Emmys. Sadly, though, the St. Johns can’t make it. The Wes Craven movie hasn’t wrapped yet

All the same, I’ll be pulling for the show and all the talented nominees from “One Life to Live.” Go team!

Be well,

Trevor

25/8

05.22.08: The Wes Craven project was a great time. He’s the nicest man you’d ever hope to meet — kind of a surprise for the guy responsible for “A Nightmare on Elm Street” — and a talented director to boot.

Now I’m back home at One Life to Live, where we’re spinning some stories in the months ahead that I think you’ll love.

Once again, my Internet spy tells me the message boards have me leaving the show in August. Not going to happen. I’ve got a great job, with a great cast, and great fans. What more could a guy need?

Be well,

Trevor

NEW FILM PROJECT

05.02.08: Director Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Music of the Heart, Scream, and lots more) has kindly cast me in his latest production 25/8. We’re shooting for six weeks in Connecticut, and I’m looking forward to working with such a prolific director. He really knows what he’s doing.

One Life to Live has been great about shuffling my schedule around, so I won’t be missing for all that time.

I’ll let you know how it all goes.

Best,

Trevor

THAT'S A WRAP

04.19.08: A couple of weeks ago, I was back home filming the short I told you about last time. We got the job done in five days and I loved every minute of it.

The project is a real family affair. My father, uncle, cousin, and best friend’s brother all appear, and even more friends and family worked behind the scenes. Director Dan Gauthier (formerly Kevin Buchanan and my great friend) cast his wife Lisa in a part, too.

The only downside was the loss of Hillary B. Smith's (Nora Hanen) contribution when she got stuck on the East Coast in the airline meltdown.

Now the editing process begins, and I sure hope you’ll like the end product.

Be well.

Trevor

NEW PROJECT COMING UP

03.12.08: I thought you might be interested in a project I’ve got coming up. In April, I’ll take a few days off One Life to Live to work on a short film I wrote with my cousin, Graham, who happens to be a very fine writer. My dear friend Dan Gauthier (formerly Kevin Buchanan) will direct; my father will appear in a key role; and to our great good fortune Hillary B. Smith (Nora) is on board for a role, too. I’ll let you know how we come along.

Be well.

Trevor

CONGRATULATIONS TO ONE LIFE TO LIVE’S EMMY PRE-NOMINEES!

02.11.08: A friend of mine let me know that some people out there are under the impression that I’m leaving the show in April. I wish I knew where these things come from, but I thought I should tell you that this one isn’t even a little bit true.

On another note, I’d like to congratulate One Life to Live’s Emmy pre-nominees: Eddie Alderson, Brandon Buddy, Jason Tam, Kristen Alderson, Farah Fath, Brittany Underwood, Michael Easton, Jerry ver Dorn, Robert S. Woods, Kassie DePaiva, Erika Slezak, Robin Strasser, Brian Kerwin, John-Paul Lavoisier, Tuc Watkins, Kathy Brier, Catherine Hickland, and Bree Williamson. They’re all great, great performers worthy of the big prize. I didn’t put myself forward this year, but looking at the field from our show alone, no one’s going to miss me a bit.

Either way, I’m really looking forward to seeing my cast mates clean up. It should be a good party.

Be well.

Trevor

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

01.02.08: Last year about this time (well, actually I was a little late), I resolved to keep in touch with you online. And I’ve really enjoyed having the opportunity to let you know how much I appreciate your support. You fans keep One Life to Live going, and any time I can meet you in person or drop a quick line right here, it means a lot.

May 2008 bring you nothing but happiness — and stories you want to watch.

Be well.

Trevor

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

12.24.07: Happy holidays to all of you. I’ll spend One Life to Live’s Christmas break back home on Orchard Prairie — just outside Spokane, Washington — with my family. We’re a loud, loving bunch and my mother never seems to tire of feeding us fabulous meals.

I hope your own holiday celebrations bring you great joy.

Be well.

Trevor

HAPPY BELATED THANKSGIVING

11.29.07: I know I’m a bit late, but I wanted to wish all of you a very happy holiday season. Mine got off to a great start with a terrific Thanksgiving celebration with my family. I hope you got to spend the day with those you love most, too.

I’m off to get my Christmas shopping done. See you in the mob scene!

Be well.

Trevor

TO ALL MY FANS THAT CAME TO FLORIDA

11.12.07: Thank you all for coming, for sharing your thoughts about characters and stories, and for supporting the show the way you do. I really appreciate it.

I’m looking forward to our next get-together!

Be well.

Trevor

11.03.07: Super Soap Weekend is almost here. I always enjoy this opportunity to meet the fans who make our work possible — because without you, there would be no “One Life to Live."

See you in Florida!.

Trevor

THE BIG WEEK

09.21.07: This is the big week! On Wednesday, September 26, ABC’s “Dirty Sexy Money” hits the airwaves. I haven’t seen the finished product yet, so we’ll be experiencing it for the first time together. I hope you like it.

And on Friday, September 28, “The Kingdom” opens. It’s full of terrific actors, Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, and Jennifer Garner among them, and the great Peter Berg directed. I sure feel fortunate getting to work with such talent, both at my day job and in the occasional side project.

And I appreciate your support for both.

Be well.

Trevor

THANK YOU TO ALL MY FANS

09.03.07: Can you believe it’s been a month since the One Life to Live Fan Club event? Thanks to all of you who made the scene. It’s fun to see some familiar faces who join us every year and I love meeting the newcomers, too. Your support means so much — it kind of feels like a little family when we all get together.

Things have been hopping on the set, and we have some exciting stories ahead this fall. I hope you’ll enjoy them.

I have a couple of big events coming up this month, as well. ABC’s “Dirty Sexy Money” premieres on September 26. I play a one-time role as the father of the lead character. Then, two days later, “The Kingdom” hits theaters.

But for the moment, I’m enjoying a birthday barbecue with my wife, son, and a few friends.

Thanks again for all you do.

Be well.

Trevor

FAN CLUB EVENT & MOVIE PREMIERE

08.02.07: Tomorrow’s the big day! I’m excited to see you at the One Life to Live Fan Club event. It should be a good time.

As if that weren’t enough, “The Bourne Ultimatum” also comes out tomorrow. Making it was a terrific adventure and it got a great review in “The New Yorker.” I hope you like it, too.

My ongoing adventure in fatherhood continues, as well. The other day, we took Aidan to visit Kassie DePaiva (Blair), Kamar de los Reyes (Antonio), and Forbes March (Nash). He definitely loved all the attention!

See you tomorrow at breakfast and at the movies,

Trevor

FAN CLUB EVENT
07.25.07: August 3 is a big day for me this year. I’m looking forward to joining many of you at my fan club event. And later, the “The Bourne Ultimatum” opens. I play the leader of a team of black ops agents — not exactly Todd Manning, but he’s just as determined to get what he wants.

It’s good, suspenseful summer entertainment. I really hope you enjoy it.

See you soon.

Trevor

GREETINGS FROM LA
07.19.07: I’m here to shoot some scenes for the pilot of “Dirty Sexy Money,” an ABC series starring the terrific actors Donald Sutherland, Peter Krause, and William Baldwin. I play Peter Krause’s father in flashbacks, and I’m having a great time doing it. But since I’m now upright again on “One Life to Live” it’s about time to get back to Todd’s crazy life. I’ll see you there.
Be well.
Trevor

DAN IS BACK
07.07.07: Dan Gauthier (Kevin) was just in the studio to shoot One Life to Live’s 10,000thK episode. It was terrific to have him around, and we’re all secretly hoping that the show can find a way to bring Kevin back for good. (Actually, it’s not all that big a secret, and if you’re a letter writer feel free to join the campaign.)
Be well.
Trevor

GOOD LUCK TO DAN, RENEE & HEATHER
06.15.07: Since she’s already let you all know, I suppose it’s okay for me to comment on Renee Goldsberry’s (Evangeline) departure. I’m terribly disappointed that her contract wasn’t renewed and I miss her sunny presence on the set.

I miss Dan Gauthier (Kevin) and Heather Tom (Kelly), too, and I wish them all the best of luck at tonight’s Emmy Awards. One Life to Live was fortunate to have these fine actors in the cast.
Be well.
Trevor

BACK ON OLTL
06.12.07: I’m finally back, but if you watched Monday’s show, you know I’m not looking too good. I wish Kassie DePaiva (Blair) would hurry up and find me, but she’s been busy with her terrific new CD, just released last month. Visit www.kassiedepaiva.com to listen to music clips and find out where you can get a copy of your very own. I’m sure you’ll love it.
Be well.
Trevor

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTEN
05.25.07: Happy birthday on May 29 to the best TV daughter I ever had. Kristen Alderson (Starr) makes it easy to portray that on-screen bond; she’s a terrific young woman and you couldn’t find a harder working professional in the business. I know many of you count yourself among her fans, just like I do.
Be well.
Trevor

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
05.11.07: Happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers and children of mothers out there.

I myself have a mother, of whom I’m very fond. And this year my wife is a mother for the first time. As we’re embarking on this new chapter of our lives, we’d like to draw your attention to a couple of organizations that have been very helpful to the world’s mothers.

La Leche League International (www.llli.org) helps mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and promotes a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. And Women for Women International (www.womenforwomen.org) supports women in war-torn regions with financial and emotional aid, job–skills training, rights education, and small business assistance. If you’re looking for a good cause to support, these might be worth considering.
Be well.
Trevor

UPDATE FROM LONDON
04.29.07: You may have noticed already, but I’ve been stabbed (or at least Todd has). Normally, that’s not a good thing, but in my case, it freed up some time so I could travel to London — where I’ve never been before — to shoot some scenes for The Bourne Ultimatum (Matt Damon’s follow up to The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremacy). I also went to see Arsenal play Fulham and visited the Tate Gallery. All told, being stabbed isn’t so bad.

But I’ll be back at One Life to Live soon, and I’m looking forward to Todd’s next adventure. I hope to see you there.
Be well.
Trevor

CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS - PART 3
04.12.07: We have ourselves a deal. I’m pleased to say ABC and I reached an agreement yesterday, and I’m just as pleased to get back to the real work at hand: creating stories you like to watch.

And speaking of that, aren’t Bree Williamson (Jessica) and Forbes March (Nash) doing a great job with their story line? Their challenge is only getting bigger with the temporary absence of Kamar de los Reyes’ (Antonio). I know a lot of you join me in wishing him a speedy recovery.
Be well.
Trevor

CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS - PART 2
04.06.07: So now my webmaster (who seems to really know what’s going on) reports that Soap Opera Weekly says I have issues related to Renee’s contract. The truth of the matter is, mine is a businesslike contract negotiation conducted in a professional manner — on all sides — and I would never interfere in Renee’s business. The folks at ABC and I are doing our best to work out my new agreement, and I’m sure we will. I have a great job and great fans, and I appreciate both.
Be well.
Trevor

CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
04.03.07: Four years have flown by, and the unfortunate result is that contract negotiation time has rolled around. Any time you get the lawyers involved, life gets complicated. But I’m hopeful we can get all the details ironed out soon, so we can get back to the business of telling great stories. Thank you so much for all your support. It means a lot.
Be well. Trevor

IT’S OFFICIAL!
03.29.07: It’s official! I’m a father. My son arrived March 21, and even the nurses said he’s a cute baby. Mother and baby are doing well, and the cat seems to be adjusting nicely. Thank you for all your kind wishes. You’re the best.

Yours in sleep deprivation, Trevor

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KASSIE!
03.19.07: I’m sure many of you will join me in wishing Kassie (Blair) a very happy birthday on Wednesday the 21st of March! While our characters certainly have their ups and downs, I really like working with her. She’s a sincerely sweet person and a talented actress, to boot.

One last note: My webmaster tells me there’s a rumor floating around that I called my bosses idiots. I assure you, I didn’t.
Be well. Trevor

CONGRATULATIONS!
03.14.07: Many of you probably know how upset I was when Dan Gauthier (Kevin) was fired. He’s one of the world’s really good guys, not to mention a truly fine actor. So I’m just thrilled about his Emmy nomination. No one deserves it more.

Well, that’s not exactly right. Renee Goldsberry and Heather Tom certainly earned their recognition, and I couldn’t be happier for them. I’ll be rooting for them June 15 — and I bet you will be, too.

Be well. Trevor

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
March is Women’s History Month, so it seems like a good time to mention the terrific women I work with. From the time I joined “One Life to Live,” Kassie DePaiva (Blair) has been a generous friend to me. And Renee Goldsberry (Evangeline) is just a joy, a genuinely good person. Of course, both these women are strong performers and they keep me sharp.

No discussion of the great women on “One Life to Live” would be complete without Erika Slezak (Viki). Having the opportunity to play the brother of a daytime legend — it doesn’t get any better than that.

Happy Women’s History Month to you. Trevor

THE GABRIEL PROJECT
03.08.07: Thanks to all who attended the March 3 fundraiser for The Gabriel Project. It’s always great to meet One Life to Live fans, and it’s an honor to be able to make even a small difference in children’s lives.

The Gabriel Project helps provide heart surgery to children who live in areas where such life-saving operations aren’t available. Kamar de los Reyes (Antonio) devotes an incredible amount of time and energy to The Gabriel Project, and I admire him for that.

If you’d like to know more about The Gabriel Project, visit www.thegabrielproject.com.

Be well. Trevor

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH TREVOR
02.22.07: Around about the time the new year rolls around, lots of people make big plans for the months ahead. And almost as many of them immediately start procrastinating.

I’ve done both this year. But the procrastination is over. The viewers and fans of One Life to Live have been so supportive, it only seems fitting that I should communicate with you more often. So I’ve resolved to keep in touch online. Watch here for regular — or to be more realistic, irregular — postings about the show, appearances, random musings, etc.

Thank you for all you do. I really appreciate it.

Trevor

CHARITIES WORTH
CONTRIBUTING TO:

Shambhala Meditation Center >
Throughout history, men and women have aspired to create societies that enable them to express the dignity of human existence and to lead meaningful lives within a flourishing culture. This is the vision of Shambhala.

The Gabriel Project >
The Gabriel Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children dying of heart disease from Third World countries where such surgery is not possible.

The League for the Hard of hearing >
A leading hearing center offering state-of-the-art hearing testing and hearing aid fitting, speech therapy and a full range of services for people of all ages with hearing loss.

Writegirl>
WriteGirl is a nonprofit organization for inner city high school girls centered on the craft of creative writing and empowerment through self-expression.

Red Cross >
The American Red Cross is where people mobilize to help their neighbors—across the street, across the country, and across the world—in emergencies.

Autism Speaks >
At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.