Nathan Owens has become a fan favorite in daytime drama, known for Days of Our Lives as Cameron Davis, Devious Maids, and The Young and the Restless as the mysterious Holden. The San Francisco native began as a model for top brands like Polo and Tommy Hilfiger before moving into acting. Owens has also appeared in primetime hits like 9-1-1: Lone Star and Batwoman, plus music videos for Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, and Esmée Denters.
Key Takeaways
- Nathan Owens’ path to daytime fame began long before Salem — and his early career might surprise you.
- Before becoming a soap star, he fronted major modeling campaigns for some of fashion’s biggest brands.
- His first daytime role introduced him to Days of our Lives fans — and it wasn’t long before primetime came calling.
- Music lovers may recognize him from hit videos with Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, and Esmée Denters, where his charisma lit up the screen.
Nathan Owens was born on March 9, 1984, in San Francisco, California.
Nathan started out as a model, doing campaigns for brands like Polo, Tommy Hilfiger, J. Crew, and Abercrombie and Fitch before turning to acting.
Owens’ first soap role was on Days of our Lives as Cameron Davis from 2012 to 2013, stepping into the role previously played by Schuyler Yancey. Primetime viewers might recall Owen from his standout role as Jesse Morgan on Devious Maids, which he joined in 2015, where he co-starred with All My Children legend Susan Lucci (Erica Kane). His character — a military veteran returning home after three tours in Afghanistan — brought heart and heroism to the series’ third and fourth seasons as he adjusted to civilian life.
Nathan played Julius Vega on 9-1-1: Lonestar as the brother-in-law of Tommy Vega (Gina Torres) and brother of her late husband, Charles (Derek Webster). His storyline involved his unexpected arrival in Austin and his complicated, romantic-turned-difficult relationship with Tommy. He also played Ocean on Batwoman in 2021, was seen in episodes of The Carmichael Show and films such as The Christmas Sitters and A Season to Remember.
Before winning over daytime and primetime audiences, Nathan Owens made a name for himself in the music world. The actor and model appeared in several high-profile music videos, including Rihanna’s California King Bed, Esmée Denters’ Outta Here, and Nicki Minaj’s visually stunning Va Va Voom, where he starred as Minaj’s leading man.
