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...they pay me to flirt.
Trip Brady - Corey Sevier

In his first WB series, Canadian cutie Corey Sevier has all the right moves. Sure, his name on Black Sash is Trip, but when it comes to playing a broody boy with a tortured past and a wicked penchant for mastering martial arts, Corey is anything but clumsy in his delivery. Perhaps that's because he got such an early start in the biz, winning a modeling contest when he was all of six months old. Since then, Corey has been on a winning streak, earning roles in everything from his award-winning role in the Canadian television series Lassie to his latest big-screen project, the 2002 indie movie A Wilderness Station. Here, he takes a breather from his hectic shooting schedule to give you a blow-by-blow account of what you can expect from him next.

My character is: "...the troubled guy. He's kind of scruffy but it's not intentional. He doesn't have much money. I like playing a guy who's had it rough. He's got some secrets, which means he's someone I can develop over time."

I am the luckiest guy on the planet: "It's in my contract ... I must make out with a girl in every episode! Ha! Wouldn't that be nice? Seriously, though, the attraction between Trip and Tory is, well - let me just say it's developing. This is a complicated guy. He has all kinds of issues, but he also has all kinds of crushes."

I'm no Karate Kid: "In the show we practice a form of Chinese martial arts. It's very different from karate. There's a lot of grace to what we are learning. Sure I'm learning the fancy kicks and the boxing and all of that, but it's hardly glamorous. So far, I've been the guy getting beat up. Hopefully, sooner rather than later, I can play the guy who can lay down the law."

The WB rocks: "I couldn't ask for a better job. Career-wise, it's an excellent opportunity. I'm a really physical guy, so it's an added bonus that I am learning all of this physical expertise. And besides, they pay me to flirt."
Trip Brady on Black Sash Trip Brady on Black Sash

Corey Sevier stars in his first American television series as Trip Brady, a brooding but sensitive teenager who enrolls in a martial arts class to defend himself from his abusive father in The WB's new drama Black Sash. Corey Sevier stars in his first American television series as Trip Brady, a brooding but sensitive teenager who enrolls in a martial arts class to defend himself from his abusive father in The WB's new drama Black Sash.

Born in Toronto, Ontario, Sevier began his career at the early age of 6 months as a model after winning a baby contest. He continued modeling and booked his first national commercial at age six. From there, he soon landed a role in the mini-series Family Pictures, starring Anjelica Houston and Sam Neill as his parents. Gleaning inspiration from these two gifted actors, Sevier went on to win the coveted role of young Timmy in Lassie: The Series, an updated version of the famous 1950s television series. He was nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Youth Program for his performance in the show.

Working with animals once again, Sevier landed his first leading role in the Disney feature Summer of Monkeys, which won the prestigious Crystal Heart Award at the Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis. In addition to landing the part, he learned how to work with chimpanzees and how to ride a horse. Sevier scored another casting coup on his next film, Between Strangers, which starred screen legend Sophia Loren and Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino. Sevier played a punk kid who beats up a homeless man played by Malcolm McDowell. His next project is the Lions Gate feature Edge of Madness, in which he plays a young man who falls in love with his brother's wife.

Although Black Sash is his first lead role in a television series, Sevier also played a young John F. Kennedy in the mini-series JFK: The Reckless Years and turned in a guest appearance in the series Caitlin's Way. Putting his horseback riding skills to good use, Sevier starred in Little Men, as well as in the futuristic Canadian series AD 2030CE, in which he played Hart Greyson, a superhero who must save the world.

Sevier is continuing with his education while working on Black Sash and plans to study filmmaking. He is an avid athlete who enjoys playing soccer, hockey, tennis, rollerblading and working out. He also enjoys spending time with his parents, his younger brother and his cat Rascal. Sevier has currently relocated to Vancouver while in production on the series.