By Chris Chase @ChrisChasePnV & Tom Peaks @MrPeaksNValleys
They grow them hot north of the American border in frigid Canada. In a long line of strikingly handsome male models from the true north, strong and free country, young Ryan Matthews emerges upon the scene. Only 19, the soccer-star-turned- model is already turning heads. Quickly scooped up by Wilson Model Management in NYC, Ryan is already getting a lot of attention in the Big Apple. He has big dreams and who knows, if he’s not on a fashion runway, one day he may just be landing a big jet on your airport runway. Either way, he’s paving the runway for a life of success.
Recently, PnV/Fashionably Male had the opportunity to set up Ryan with photographer/videographer/author Joseph Lally for an exclusive photo shoot in New York. Ryan is wearing fashions from Rufskin (see links at bottom of article).
I also recommend checking out Lally’s page-turning novel about the world of modeling set in 1990’s Miami, “The Infrared Summer: The World of Dark Glamour.” See the Amazon link at the bottom of this article.
So, Ryan, give us your stats – height, hair/eye color, birthday, hometown?
Stats: 6 feet tall with brown hair and green eyes. My birthday is January 7. I am from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia in Canada where I currently reside.
How long have you been in the business and tell us how you got into modeling.
I have been modeling for a month and a half now. Some of my friends and family had mentioned I should try modeling, so I sent in my submission to Wilson Model Management and they replied right away. I was so shocked because I never thought it would be possible.
What personal or professional accomplishment, Ryan, are you most proud?
One of my proudest accomplishments is playing professional soccer all over the world. I played winger/striker for seven months in a league in Portugal…in the south for Quarteirense in Algarve and Moncorvo football club in the north of Portugal.
What are your long term aspirations?
At the moment I’m putting my time and effort into modeling, but at some point I’d like to go to flight school and become a pilot.
If you were not modeling, what would you be doing?
If I weren’t modeling I’d most likely be playing soccer and working to save money for flight school.
What does your workout routine look like?
A perfect workout routine would be one hour of weight training and at least 30 minutes of cardio.
A perfect day for Ryan is….?
A perfect day for me would be going to go castings and feeling good about how they went, coming home and either hanging out with some friends or just having a chill night and watching TV.
What is your favorite cheat food?
My favorite cheat food would probably be McDonalds.
What do you do in your spare time?
In my spare time I go to the gym, hangout with friends, watch TV and play video games. When I’m home in Canada, I walk my dogs, go to parties with friends, and play soccer. In the summer, I wakeboard and water ski; in the winter, I snowboard.
Favorites: TV program, movies, sports team?
My favorite TV show always change, but at the moment it’s “Hawaii Five-0.” My favorite movies are “Talladega Nights”, “Forest Gump”, and “Shooter.” My favorite sports team is Chelsea FC in England. 
What is something that you’re not very good at?
Something I’m not very good at is being patient.
Who is your childhood hero, Ryan?
My childhood hero is PELE.
On a desert island: what is one book, one movie and one food you would have for rest of your life?
I would choose the “Hunger Games” as my book, “Forest Gump” for a movie and chicken because I love chicken, and you can cook it so many different ways.
If I asked your friends to describe you, what would they say?
I think they would say I’m very outgoing and not shy. I like to have fun and try new things.
Ryan, who inspires you today personally and professionally?
My parents inspire me personally and any professional athlete or successful model inspires me.
Ryan, what is the meaning of CO 2NSH inked on your clavicle?
It’s a tribute for my grandfather, who passed away last year. It was his military ID, commanding officer, 2nd Nova Scotia Highlanders.
In five years, I would….?
In five years I would like to still be modeling and obtaining my pilots license.
Tell me something very few people know about you.
Something that people don’t know about me is that I love listening to country music. I enjoy artists like Thomas Rhett, Dean Brody and the Florida-Georgia Line.
You shot with Joseph Lally in New York for this PnV/Fashionably Male interview. What was it like to work with him?
Working with Joe Lally was awesome. The shoot went really well. It had a very cool old school kind of feel to it. It was interesting watching Joe work because he’s very talented and knows exactly what he’s doing for sure. He is definitely a great person and photographer.
You can find Ryan Matthews on social media at:
https://www.instagram.com/ryanmatthewss_/
You can find photographer Joseph Lally at:
https://www.instagram.com/lallypop421/
https://twitter.com/LallyPopArt
Website: http://lallypop421.com/
Lally’s films: https://vimeo.com/channels/828523.
Lally’s novel, Infrared Summer, on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Infrared-Summer-World-Dark-Glamor/dp/1508729204
You can check out the fashions from Rufskin at:
Web: rufskin.com
https://www.instagram.com/rufskin/
https://twitter.com/RUFSKINdenim
Joseph, at least one shot of him smiling please. In the video at the end he smiled just enough to show off that twinkle in his eyes, He’s vulnerable, innocence shine’s with that smile. Eat him up. He’s a baby doll, should do well, I hope he has thick skin.
Ryan Matthews is INSANELY adorable!!
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