American actor and producer Paul Wesley, from birth Paul Vasilevsky, was born in the small town of New Brunswin (New Jersey) on July 23 in 1982. His parents immigrated to America from Poland. Paul is not the only child in the family; he has an older sister, Monica, who today is a successful lawyer and two younger sisters - Leia and Julia.
Paul Wesley from an early age was quite active in sports, but he gave particular preference to classes in a school theater group. Later, Paul transferred to Howell School in Lekuvide, as it allowed students to combine their studies and acting schedule, and Paul began acting in high school, having passed the casting for the role of Max Nickerson in America’s longest series “Guiding Light”.
It was participation for three years in this project that became Paul Wesley's wonderful acting school. Paul's parents always supported his son’s rapid desire to pursue an acting career, even after Paul dropped out of Rutgers University College after the first semester.
Paul Wesley - the beginning of a stellar career
In 2001, Paul Wesley got a cameo in his first feature film, Shot in the Heart. The following years, he was quite active in many TV shows, but the roles that he played did not allow Paul to fully reveal his acting potential. But Wesley believed that his talent, combined with a bright attractive appearance and acting experience gained from working in series, would allow him to achieve significant results in acting. The first truly serious work in the world of big cinema for Paul Wesley was the work in the film "Peaceful Warrior", where he played Trevor and starred with the star - Nick Nolte.
Paul Wesley - gaining popularity
Paul Wesley gained his popularity and recognition in 2009, after the bright and superbly played leading role of Stefan Salvator in the mystical series “The Vampire Diary”. It was after this role that Paul Wesley was talked about as a talented actor with great prospects. In addition to stellar popularity, work in this hit series brought Wesley the fame of the sexiest young actor. Of course, a charming young vampire with an impressive expressive look and with a magnificent sports figure could not help but touch the hearts of the weaker sex.
For the role of the mysterious vampire Stefan Salvator, Paul Wesley in 2010 was awarded two Teen Choice Awards in the categories “Breakthrough of the Year: A Male Role in the Series” and “Best Actor in a Fantastic Series”.
Paul Wesley's Most Important Roles
Starting from his first acting work, Paul Wesley starred in about 30 films, but with great trepidation, Paul Wesley refers to his most significant movie work to date - the main role of Stefan Salvatore in the movie "The Vampire Diary" (2009-2012). One of Wesley’s latest works, in addition to the role of the vampire, is the role of Anthony Rhys in the film “Coastal Disco”, which will be released in 2012.
Paul Wesley - personal life
Although the young star Paul Wesley is a rather modest young man, his personal life has always been full of vivid novels. His longest romance with actress Marne Patterson lasted 4 years and ended in 2008. It was then that Paul met on the set of the movie "Winter Dead" with a charming young actress Torri de Witto. This girl won the heart of a young handsome man and in April 2011, a couple in love secretly married everyone.
Paul Wesley - interesting facts from life
- Paul Wesley did not change his last name Vasilevsky to Wesley because he did not like her. Paul thought that when he became a star it would be quite difficult for Americans to pronounce it.
- Paul Wesley is a very kind and friendly young man by nature. Among his close friends are actresses Brittany Snow, Emily Van Camp, Temmy Blanchard, and among the actors his friends are Jordi Vilasuso and Paulo Benedeti.
- Paul Wesley's main hobby is snowboarding and playing hockey.
- Paul Wesley did not grow up to be a pay-boy, he made his tattoo at school, and at 17 he was a real punk.
Paul Wesley - Today
Currently, Paul Wesley, in addition to his main work in the movie "The Vampire Diary", takes part in new projects, and also tries himself as a producer. Paul already had work in this direction, he is an associate producer of the movie "Norman", which was filmed in 2010.
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