Every week Daren Kagasoff stars on “Secret Life of the American Teenager” as Ricky Underwood, the formerly slutty stud who got this whole baby ball rolling.

In year two, Ricky has undergone a serious image overhaul and found love with his baby mama Amy. Now, Daren has been nominated for a 2009 Teen Choice Award for his work on the ABC Family series.

He’s got some stiff competition: Frankie Jonas from “JONAS,” “Danny McBride from “Eastbound & Down,” Cory Mointeith from “Glee” and Tristan Wilds from “90210.”

Like any good politician stumping on the campaign trail, Daren is taking to the streets (or the information superhighway) in an attempt to drum up votes for Choice Breakout Star Male. So here are five reasons why you should throw your support his way!

1. That too cool for school act is just that, an act! “I’m really shy, I get nervous when I go up to girls,” he tells PopWrap. “Actually, I don’t really go up to girls!”

2. He’s a total mama’s boy! “I don’t know what I would do without my mom or my family. They keep me so grounded,” he says.

3. He’s shockingly unpretentious! Despite being touted as “the next Johnny Depp,” Daren says, “I don’t even know what to say. It’s just so flattering to have my name even said in the same sentence.”

4. He’s gone green — “Prius all the way!”

5. Daren doesn’t really like clothes that much — as anyone who’s watched “Secret Life” can attest!

If Daren’s done enough to sway you, head over to Teen Choice Awards and vote for him as Breakout Male TV Star! If not, tune in to “Secret Life of the American Teenager” every Monday at 8 p.m. on ABC Family and watch him in action!

Cred: NYPOST