Ryan Paevey

Ryan Paevey
Paevey in 2014
Born (1984-09-24) September 24, 1984
Torrance, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
Years active2011–present
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

Ryan Paevey (/ˈpeɪvi/ PAY-vee; born Ryan Jacob Paevey-Vlieger; September 24, 1984) is an American actor and model. He is recognized for his role as Nathan West on the soap opera General Hospital, as well as starring in several Hallmark Channel movies.

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] Paevey ran track and cross country in high school.

Although Paevey did not plan to go into the entertainment industry, while in high school, he was scouted for modeling, leading to commercial acting. Paevey grew up working in construction with his father and bartending.[4][5] Although he initially turned down modeling opportunities, he eventually acted on one.[3]

Career

As a model, Paevey worked opposite Katy Perry and Cher. He worked as a "body-double" for Robin Thicke for the music video of Thicke's "Sex Therapy". He worked in Christina Aguilera's 2012 music video for "Your Body".[3][6] He worked for Izod.[4] Paevey worked in a Corona commercial.[1] While working as model, Paevey was encouraged to try acting.[3]

In December 2013, Paevey joined the cast of the ABC soap opera General Hospital in the contract role of Nathan West.[7] The job was Paevey's first series regular role.[3]

In October 2014, Paevey joined Extra as a guest co-host.[8]

In 2015, Paevey starred as the lead in the Hallmark Channel original movie Unleashing Mr. Darcy, premiering on January 23, 2016.[9]

In 2017, he starred in the Hallmark Channel movie Harvest Love and the Lifetime movie Locked In.[10]

In 2018, he starred in the Hallmark Channel movies and Hope at Christmas.

In January 2018, Paevey announced his decision to depart General Hospital.[11] He continued to act in several Hallmark films, including the Unleashing Mr. Darcy sequel, Marrying Mr. Darcy. His final film with the network was 2023's Fourth Down and Love.[12] In 2024, Paevey announced he was stepping away from acting to pursue other interests and move closer to his family.[13]

In August 2025, it was announced Paevey was returning to General Hospital;[14] he began filming the week of August 18, with material beginning to air in September.[15]

Personal life

He has a motorcycle he named Lilith. In July 2015, Paevey injured his wrist in a motorcycle wreck.[16]

In 2016, Paevey launched a brand called Fortunate Wanderer, selling custom prints of photography from his travels, hand-made jewelry, and outdoor gear.[17]

His other hobbies include video games, surfing (which he did with his father as a child), and cooking, and his favorite food is sushi. Paevey speaks some French and Japanese[18] and can read Japanese.[19][20] He is of Dutch and Indonesian ancestry on his father's side.[2] Paevey is a self-proclaimed "nature boy".[3] He also briefly lived in Harlem[3] and is very close with his younger sister Kaitlyn.[4]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2016 Bogie and Bacall Adlai Stevenson
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
2017 Locked In Draven Television film (Lifetime)
2018 Marrying Mr. Darcy Donovan Darcy Television film (Hallmark)
Hope At Christmas Mac Television film (Hallmark Mystery)
2019 From Friend to Fiance Ted Cooper Television film (Hallmark)
A Summer Romance Richard Belmont
Christmas At The Plaza Nick Perrelli
2020 Matching Hearts Daniel O'Connor
A Timeless Christmas Charles Whitley
2021 Don't Go Breaking My Heart Ben
A Little Daytime Drama Darin
Coyote Creek Christmas Dylan Bailey
2022 Two Tickets to Paradise Josh Wyatt
A Fabled Holiday Anderson
2023 Fourth Down and Love Mike Hanson
Under the Christmas Sky David Robinson
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

References

  1. ^ a b "Father's Say". Soap Opera Digest. 40 (25). American Media, Inc.: 66–67. June 22, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Rossi, Rosemary A (May 26, 2014). "Paging Detective Sexypants". Feature Interview. ABC Soaps In Depth. 18 (21). Bauer Media Group: 46–49.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Levinsky, Mara (March 3, 2014). "Beginner's Luck". Soap Opera Digest. 39 (9). American Media, Inc.: 54–57.
  4. ^ a b c d "Next Big Thing!". ABC Soaps In Depth. 18 (9). Bauer Media Group: 82–83. March 3, 2014.
  5. ^ Robinson, Mandy (September 18, 2015). "10 Things You May Not Know About GH's Ryan Paevey". Soap Shows. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  6. ^ "'GH's' Newest Star's Connection to Christina Aguliera". Soap Opera Network. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  7. ^ 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. Archived from the original on August 12, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  8. ^ 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. Archived from the original on August 12, 2017. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Ryan Paevey Confirms GH Exit". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. January 30, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  12. ^ Wiggan, Alex (August 10, 2023). "Hallmark announces Fourth Down and Love". United States: It's a Stampede!. Archived from the original on August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  13. ^ Thompson, Avery (April 11, 2024). "Is Ryan Paevey Starring in a New Hallmark Movie in 2024?". TV Insider. United States: Fandom, Inc. Archived from the original on August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  14. ^ Levinsky, Mara (August 18, 2025). "GH Casting Shocker: Ryan Paevey Returns! Is He Playing Nathan?". Soap Opera Digest. United States: A360media. ISSN 0164-3584. Archived from the original on August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  15. ^ Rice, Lynette (August 18, 2025). "General Hospital Is Welcoming Back Ryan Paevey". Deadline Hollywood. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  16. ^ Kroll, Dan J. (July 5, 2015). "Ryan Paevey injured in motorcycle accident". Soap Central. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  17. ^ "About". Fortunate Wanderer. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  18. ^ Single Mom A Go Go (April 3, 2017). "Single Mom A Go Go: Episode 20 - RYAN PAEVEY" – via YouTube.
  19. ^ "General Hospital: Ryan Paevey (Nathan)". Get To Know Me. Soap Opera Digest. 39 (14). American Media, Inc.: 69. April 6, 2014.
  20. ^ "Life's a Beach!". Special. ABC Soaps In Depth. 18 (35). Bauer Media Group: 50–54. September 1, 2014.
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