Ryan Paevey is an American actor and model, known for portraying Det. Nathan West on the soap opera General Hospital.
Career[]
Paevey's previous career consisted mostly of print and commercial modeling, as well as the 2012 film 4 Dead Girls: The Soul Taker
As a model, Paevey has worked opposite Katy Perry and the legendary Cher. He also worked as body double for Robin Thicke during production of the music video for Thicke's "Sex Therapy." He also appeared in Christina Aguilera's 2012 music video for Your Body as he had previously worked with the video director.[1][2] He also shot a campaign for Izod.[3] Paevey has also appeared in a Corona commercial.[4] After working as model for quite sometime and booking commercials, Paevey was encouraged to try his hand at acting.[1] In December 2013, Paevey joined the cast of the ABC soap opera General Hospital in the contract role of Nathan West.[5] The gig was Paevey's first series regular role.[1] In October 2014, Paevey joined Extra as a guest co-host.[6] In 2015, Paevey was cast as the lead in the Hallmark Channel original movie Unleashing Mr. Darcy which premiered on January 23, 2016.[7]
In 2016, Paevey launched a brand called Fortunate Wanderer, selling custom prints of photography from his travels, handmade jewelry, and outdoor gear.[8]
Personal life[]
Paevey was born in 1984 Torrance and was raised in Los Angeles as the son of Les Vlieger and Linda Paevey.[4][9][1][3] He has a younger sister Kaitlyn, with whom he is homicidally overprotective of.[10]
Paevey ran track and cross country in high school. His hobbies include video games, surfing—which he did with his dad as a child—and cooking, and his favorite food is sushi. Paevey can speak some French and Japanese[11] and can read Japanese.[12][13] Paevey is of Dutch and Indonesian on his father's side.[9] Paevey is a self-proclaimed "nature boy."[1] Paevey also briefly lived in Harlem.[1]
Though Paevey did not plan to go into the entertainment industry, while in high school, he was scouted for modeling which eventually led to commercial acting. Paevey grew up working in construction with his father and bar tending.[3][14] Paevey explained that he initially turned down the modeling opportunities but eventually decided to act on one.[1]
Paevey has a motorcycle that he named "Lilith." In July 2015, Paevey was involved in a motorcycle accident that left him with a shattered wrist.[15]
Filmography[]
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2016 | Bogie and Bacall | Adlai Stevenson | Pre-production |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2011 | The Girl with the Gloves | Tom | Short |
| 2012 | 4 Dead Girls: The Soul Taker | Jonathan | Film |
| 2012 | Hollywood Heights | MK Bartender | 4 episodes |
| 2013 | The Client List | Simon | Episode 210 "What Part of No?" |
| 2013 | General Hospital | Nathan West | Contract role; December 30, 2013 to present |
| 2014 | Extra | Himself | Guest co-host |
| 2015 | The View | Himself | Guest co-host |
| 2015 | 42nd Daytime Emmy Awards | Himself | Presenter for Outstanding Morning Program |
| 2016 | Unleashing Mr. Darcy | Donovan Darcy | Television film; lead role |
| 2017 | The Storm | Draven | Lead role |
| 2017 | Harvest Love | Will Nash | Television film; lead role |
| Music videos | |||
| Year | Music video | Arist | Role |
| 2009 | Sex Therapy | Robin Thicke | Body double for Thicke |
| 2010 | Hands Tied | Toni Braxton | Guy shooting pool |
| 2012 | Your Body | Christina Aguilera | Love interest |
Outside Links[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Levinsky, Mara (March 3, 2014). "Beginner's Luck". Soap Opera Digest (American Media, Inc.) 39 (9): 54–57.
- ↑ 'GH's' Newest Star's Connection to Christina Aguliera. Soap Opera Network. Retrieved on 5 April 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Next Big Thing!". ABC Soaps In Depth (Bauer Media Group) 18 (9): 82–83. March 3, 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Father's Say". Soap Opera Digest (American Media, Inc.) 40 (25): 66–67. June 22, 2015.
- ↑ Ryan Paevey Cast as Nathan West On General Hospital! A New Hottie Set To Arrive In Port Charles!. Retrieved on December 6, 2013.
- ↑ WATCH: GH’s Ryan Paevey Becomes EXTRA TV Correspondent & Interviews His Castmates and EP Frank Valentini!. Retrieved on June 12, 2015.
- ↑ 'General Hospital's' Ryan Paevey Starring in Hallmark Channel's 'Unleashing Mr. Darcy'. Retrieved on July 16, 2016.
- ↑ About Us. Fortunate Wanderer. Retrieved on December 16, 2016.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Rossi, Rosemary A (May 26, 2014). "Paging Detective Sexypants". Feature Interview. ABC Soaps In Depth (Bauer Media Group) 18 (21): 46–49.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYeq2zF99tI
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7wpxXYcyuw
- ↑ "General Hospital: Ryan Paevey (Nathan)". Get To Know Me. Soap Opera Digest (American Media, Inc.) 39 (14): 69. April 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Life's a Beach!". Special. ABC Soaps In Depth (Bauer Media Group) 18 (35): 50–54. September 1, 2014.
- ↑ 10 Things You May Not Know About GH's Ryan Paevey. Retrieved on July 16, 2016.
- ↑ Ryan Paevey injured in motorcycle accident. Retrieved on July 16, 2016.