Ryan Paevey

Ryan Jacob Paevey-Vlieger (born September 24, 1984), better known as Ryan Paevey, is an American model and actor, best known for his role as Nathan West on the ABC soap opera General Hospital.

Ryan Paevey
Born
Ryan Jacob Paevey-Vlieger

(1984-09-24) September 24, 1984
Torrance, California, U.S.
Occupation
  • Model
  • actor
Years active2011–present
Home townLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

Early life

Paevey was born in Torrance, California and was raised in Los Angeles as the son of Les Vlieger and Linda Paevey.[1][2][3][4] He has a younger sister Kaitlyn, with whom he is very close.[4] 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 makes jewelry in his spare time. Paevey can speak some French and Japanese[5] and can read Japanese.[6][7] Paevey is of Dutch and Indonesian ancestry on his father's side.[2] Paevey is a self-proclaimed "nature boy."[3] Paevey also briefly lived in Harlem.[3]

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 bartending.[4][8] Paevey explained that he initially turned down the modeling opportunities but eventually decided to act on one.[3]

Career

As a model, Paevey has worked opposite Katy Perry and 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.[3][9] He also shot a campaign for Izod.[4] Paevey has also appeared in a Corona commercial.[1] After working as model for quite sometime and booking commercials, Paevey was encouraged to try his hand at acting.[3] In December 2013, Paevey joined the cast of the ABC soap opera General Hospital in the contract role of Nathan West.[10] The gig was Paevey's first series regular role.[3] In October 2014, Paevey joined Extra as a guest co-host.[11] In 2015, Paevey was cast as the lead in the Hallmark Channel original movie Unleashing Mr. Darcy which premiered on January 23, 2016.[12] In 2017, he was cast as Will Nash in the Hallmark Channel original movie Harvest Love.[13] In 2018, he starred as Mac in the Hallmark original movie, Hope at Christmas. In January 2018, Paevey announced his decision to depart General Hospital.[14] In 2019 he was cast as a lead in the Hallmark Channel original movie Christmas at the Plaza where he played "Nick".

Personal life

In 2016, Paevey launched a brand called Fortunate Wanderer, selling custom prints of photography from his travels, handmade jewelry, and outdoor gear.[15] He has a motorcycle that he named "Lilith." In July 2015, Paevey was involved in a motorcycle accident that left him with a shattered wrist.[16]

Filmography
Film
Year Film Role Notes
2016 Bogie and Bacall Adlai Stevenson superman
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2011 The Girl with the Gloves Tom Short
2012 4 Dead Girls: The Soul Taker Jonathan Television film
2012 Hollywood Heights MK Bartender 4 episodes
2013 The Client List Simon Episode: "What Part of No?"
2013–2018 General Hospital Nathan West 280 episodes
2014 Extra Himself / Co-Host Guest
2015 The View Himself / Co-Host Guest
2015 42nd Daytime Emmy Awards Himself Presenter for Outstanding Morning Program
2016 Unleashing Mr. Darcy Donovan Darcy Television film (Hallmark)
2017 Harvest Love Will Nash Television film (Hallmark)
2017 Locked In Draven Television film (Lifetime)
2018 Marrying Mr. Darcy Donovan Darcy Television film (Hallmark)
Hope At Christmas Mac Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
2019 From Friend to Fiance Ted Cooper Television film (Hallmark)
A Summer Romance Richard Belmont Television film (Hallmark)
Christmas At The Plaza Nick Television film (Hallmark)
2020 Matching Hearts Daniel O'Connor Television film (Hallmark)
Music videos
Year Music video Artist 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
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References
  1. "Father's Say". Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc. 40 (25): 66–67. June 22, 2015.
  2. Rossi, Rosemary A (May 26, 2014). "Paging Detective Sexypants". Feature Interview. ABC Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. 18 (21): 46–49.
  3. Levinsky, Mara (March 3, 2014). "Beginner's Luck". Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc. 39 (9): 54–57.
  4. "Next Big Thing!". ABC Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. 18 (9): 82–83. March 3, 2014.
  5. Single Mom A Go Go (April 3, 2017). "Single Mom A Go Go: Episode 20 - RYAN PAEVEY" – via YouTube.
  6. "General Hospital: Ryan Paevey (Nathan)". Get To Know Me. Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc. 39 (14): 69. April 6, 2014.
  7. "Life's a Beach!". Special. ABC Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. 18 (35): 50–54. September 1, 2014.
  8. Robinson, Mandy (September 18, 2015). "10 Things You May Not Know About GH's Ryan Paevey". Soap Shows. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  9. Soap Opera Network. "'GH's' Newest Star's Connection to Christina Aguliera". Soap Opera Network. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  10. Fairman, Michael (December 21, 2013). "Ryan Paevey Cast as Nathan West On General Hospital! A New Hottie Set To Arrive In Port Charles!". On-Air On Soaps. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  11. Fairman, Michael (October 27, 2014). "WATCH: GH's Ryan Paevey Becomes EXTRA TV Correspondent & Interviews His Castmates and EP Frank Valentini!". On-Air On-Soaps. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
  12. Di Lauro, Janet (January 6, 2016). "'General Hospital's' Ryan Paevey Starring in Hallmark Channel's 'Unleashing Mr. Darcy'". Soap Opera Network. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  13. Eades, Chris (August 10, 2017). "Ryan Paevey Leaving GENERAL HOSPITAL... But He'll Be Back Soon!". ABC Soaps In Depth. United States: Bauer Media Group. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  14. SOD (January 30, 2018). "Ryan Paevey Confirms GH Exit". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  15. "About Us". Fortunate Wanderer. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  16. Kroll, Dan J (July 5, 2015). "Ryan Paevey injured in motorcycle accident". soapcentral.com. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
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