CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS INKS MULTI-PICTURE OVERALL DEAL WITH RYAN PAEVEY

STUDIO CITY, CA - May 11, 2022 - Crown Media Family Networks and Ryan Paevey ("Coyote Creek Christmas," "General Hospital") have agreed to an exclusive, multi-picture overall deal, it was announced today.

"Ryan is a consummate professional who always brings a special spark to the characters he plays, making him a favorite among our viewers," said Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President, Programming, Crown Media Family Networks. "We're excited to extend our partnership with Ryan and can't wait to get started on his next project for us."

"Being part of Hallmark is like no other experience I've ever had," enthused Paevey. "The creative people I've had the pleasure of working with both at the network and on every set have made this collaboration so special and I can't wait to see what's next."

Paevey began his acting career in December of 2013 when he landed the role of Detective Nathan West on ABC's "General Hospital" and quickly became a fan favorite. During his time on "General Hospital," Paevey also starred in the Hallmark Channel original movies "Unleashing Mr. Darcy" in 2016, which marked his Hallmark debut, and "Harvest Love" in 2017.

Paevey is set to star in "Two Tickets to Paradise," a new original premiering in June, on Hallmark Channel.

In 2018, Paevey appeared in "Marrying Mr. Darcy" on Hallmark Channel and "Hope at Christmas" on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. In 2019, Paevey starred the Hallmark Channel original movies "From Friend to Fiancé," "A Summer Romance" and "Christmas at the Plaza," and was seen in a guest arc on the BET drama "Games People Play." Most recently, Paevey was seen in Hallmark Channel's "Matching Hearts," "A Timeless Christmas," "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," and "A Little Daytime Drama" and "Coyote Creek Christmas."

Paevey is represented by Justice & Ponder and Eric Suddleson at Felker, Toczek, Suddleson, Abramson, McGinnis, Ryan LLP.

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