(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Ed Westwick is proud that he performed most of his own stunts for Chalet Girl.

The English actor rose to fame in American TV series Gossip Girl, before going on to land roles in major films. The hunky British star is currently promoting comedy Chalet Girl, where he plays snowboarding resort boss Jonny.

The part saw Ed having to put his body on the line for some physically daunting scenes. He says that some skills picked up when he was a youngster helped him along the way.

"There was one scene where it wasnt me [doing stunts], but it was for the rest of filming," he told more! magazine.

"I learnt to ski when I was 11 on a school trip to the Alps.

The 23-year-old star who hails from Hertfordshire in England - has fond memories of the trip. One of the funniest things he has recalled is that all his teachers used the visit as an opportunity to purchase cheap alcohol. Unfortunately Ed himself was disciplined for seeing the funny side of their behaviour.

It was one of those ridiculous 22-hour coach journeys, driving all the way from Stevenage. Just horrendous. And, of course, all the teachers had to stop off at Calais to pick up a bunch of booze," he laughed.

They got a free holiday and were all just hammered. I remember one of my teachers walking into a window, then I got punished for laughing." (C) Cover Media