<Tr> <Th> Occupation </Th> <Td> Actor </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Years active </Th> <Td> 2005--present </Td> </Tr> <P> 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 . </P> <P> After high school, Freddie 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 . </P>

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