Gary Alexander Wales was born on September 29th, 1995, in Falkirk, Scotland, to Carol Avery. He spent his early years in Bo'ness, Scotland, until the age of 12, when his family relocated to County Armagh, Northern Ireland in 2007.
Gary attended the City of Armagh High School, where he showcased his talents by participating in two musicals, playing the main characters in Oliver and Grease. He then went on to pursue his passion for the performing arts at the Southern Regional College in Armagh, earning both his Level 2 and Level 3 BTEC Diplomas.
From 2012 to 2015, Gary studied at the National Stage Theatre School in County Tyrone, where he was part of a national tour across Northern Ireland for the musical Black 47, A New Musical. This production achieved record sales and received significant media attention in the United States.
After completing his studies, Gary returned to his hometown in Scotland with his family in 2017. He founded his production company, GAW Films, and created content throughout Scotland. In 2021, GAW Films partnered with DP Productions, led by David Penman, marking a significant milestone in Gary's career.
