Penticton actor Travis Turner has landed a role as the king of swag on the YTV show Some Assembly Required.
The television show follows an eclectic and mismatched group of kids who operate Knickknack Toys. Surrounded by doubters, including the former owner, the team try to prove to the world that not only can they run the company, they can make it better than ever, restoring the honour to the name of the company's founder.
The multi-camera show is shot in front of a live audience in Burnaby and premiered on Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Turner takes on the role of Aster Vanderberg in Some Assembly Required. Aster is creative, confident and completely comfortable with who he is. The character enjoys the finer things in life and doesn't understand why anyone would ever want anything less than the best.
"He is super into fashion and is in charge of the design of the toys. He likes people who look good and he likes to look good," said Turner of his character. "He is fastidious and quick-witted. He can be quick to dish out some pretty funny liners. At times a bit sarcastic, but underneath his exterior he is a pretty nice guy, but don't tell anyone."
Since his character likes to dress in creative outfits for Some Assembly Required, Turner said he had do really do his research.
"I have never really been passionate about fashion. I relate it to music though. If I hear something bad, its like nails on a chalkboard. I have to ask to change or leave the room. Aster is very much like that. If he doesn't like your outfit he will let you know," said Turner.
While their fashion sense may not be the same, Turner said there are a few traits they share.
"Aster and I are both very blunt at times. We make good first impressions and we like looking good and people who look good. We have a sense of humour and have swag. We are also good at advice and a little wiser than we look," said Turner.
Turner also involved in the music scene as a hip hop artist going by the name Little T and has performed with acts like Warren G, Swollen Members, Kyprios, B-Real and others. On the other side of the coin, Turner has starred in television and film including Battlestar Galactica follow up Caprica, A Princess for Christmas, Supernatural and Marley and Me: The Puppy Years.