Ryan Bergara
Ryan Bergara | |
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| Born | Ryan Steven Bergara November 26, 1990 Arcadia, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Notable work | BuzzFeed Unsolved |
| Spouse |
Marielle Scott (m. 2022) |
Ryan Steven Bergara (born November 26, 1990) is an American Internet personality, actor, paranormal investigator, and co-founder of digital entertainment company, Watcher Entertainment. Bergara first rose to prominence after creating and co-starring in the YouTube true crime and supernatural series BuzzFeed Unsolved.
Early life
[edit]Bergara was born in Arcadia, California on November 26, 1990, to Steve and Linda Bergara.[1] He attended Arcadia High School, where he took advanced film production classes.
Bergara attended Chapman University and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Television and Broadcast journalism in 2013.[2]
Career
[edit]Buzzfeed (2014–2019)
[edit]Bergara began working at BuzzFeed in 2014. In 2016 he created the web series Buzzfeed Unsolved while working for the titled company. The show was split into two separate series, Unsolved: True Crime and Unsolved: Supernatural. The former featured Bergara presenting unsolved true crime cases to co-host Shane Madej and presenting possible theories,[3] while Supernatural consisted of the pair investigating reportedly haunted locations and attempting to elicit responses for paranormal proof. The show became one of Buzzfeed's most successful series, generating over a billion video views and 16.6 billion minutes of total watch time.[4] The show ran for eight seasons and included a companion Q&A show, with Bergara serving as an executive producer.[5]
Bergara left Buzzfeed as a full-time employee in 2019.[3] Both Bergara and Madej maintained a contract with the company to finish out the final seasons of Buzzfeed Unsolved, which ended in 2021.[3][4]
Watcher (2019–present)
[edit]In 2019, Bergara co-founded a digital production company, Watcher Entertainment, with fellow ex-Buzzfeed employees, Madej and Steven Lim.[5] Bergara, Madej, and Lim served as co-CEOs until 2023, when both Bergara and Madej stepped down to focus on the creation of content.[6][7]
Following the end of Unsolved, Bergara created two successors – Mystery Files and Ghost Files.[8][9] The former presenting solved and unsolved cases and the latter consisting of Madej and Bergara doing paranormal investigations.[10] The series showed success upon release, leading to new season renewals.[11]
The channel hosts a variety of shows starring Bergara, Madej, Lim, and others, spanning cooking, gaming, horror, and mystery shows.[5]
In 2023, Bergara and Madej went on a national tour to premiere the second season of Ghost Files.[12]
Personal life
[edit]He began dating actress Marielle Scott in September 2018 and the two became engaged in April 2021. Bergara and Scott married in Santa Barbara on July 30, 2022.[13]
Bergara is a firm believer in the supernatural.[11] He is also a self-ascribed Kernelhead and Theme Park Enthusiast.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Pyramid | Martin | Short film |
| Board Game Night | Carson | ||
| 2020 | Beautiful Day | Julian | |
| Were You Gay in High School? | Jessica's Boyfriend | ||
| Holiday Hand Grenade | Carson | ||
| Blackwater | Alex Lee | ||
| 2023 | Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania | Toasting Man | |
| The Good Half | Andy |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | S.W.A.T | Eric | Episode: "Gunpowder Treason" |
| 2022 | Pam & Tommy | Shit-Talker | Episode: "Destroyer of Worlds" |
References
[edit]- ^ "Ryan Bergara Birthday". National Today. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ Luna, Elizabeth de (2023-03-02). "YouTube's favorite ghoul boys, Shane Madej and Ryan Bergara, tell us what they've been watching". Mashable. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ a b c Currier, Sarah. "Ryan Bergara discusses past and future content at ISU AfterDark". Iowa State Daily. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ a b Spangler, Todd (2021-06-07). "'BuzzFeed Unsolved' Final Two Seasons Set to Premiere This Year". Variety. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ a b c Spangler, Todd (2019-12-09). "Ex-BuzzFeed Video Staffers Launch Watcher Entertainment Digital Studio (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ "VidCon Anaheim". VidCon Anaheim. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ Press 💬, The Publish. "Why This Channel Went from 3 CEOs to 1 🔻". The Publish Press. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ Alexander, Fisher (2023-06-20). "Watcher Entertainment Cracks the Code on True Crime with 'Mystery Files'". Collider. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ "Everything to know about 'Ghost Files'". Everything to know about 'Ghost Files' – The Post. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ Lovitt, Maggie (2022-09-21). "'Ghost Files': Ryan Bergara & Shane Madej Unpack Their Return to Paranormal Investigation". Collider. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ a b Alexander, Fisher (2022-10-03). "'Ghost Files' Shane Madej and Ryan Bergara Are the Best Ghost Hunters in the Biz". Collider. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ Huynh, Julie. "The Ghoul Boys are in town! Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej premiere new show "Ghost Files" at the Wilbur Theater". The Suffolk Journal. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ "Exclusive: Marielle Scott & Ryan Bergara's Colorful Santa Barbara Wedding". Brides. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
External links
[edit]- Ryan Bergara at IMDb
- Living people
- American people of Filipino descent
- American people of Japanese descent
- American people of Mexican descent
- BuzzFeed people
- Chapman University alumni
- Paranormal investigators
- People associated with true crime
- People from Arcadia, California
- Web series producers
- 1990 births
- Arcadia High School (California) alumni