General Hospital Star Rory Gibson Married: Michael Corinthos Actor Weds Alicia Ruelas in Hawaii

TL;DR: General Hospital star Rory Gibson has married Alicia Ruelas in Kauai, Hawaii. The couple met in 2011, got engaged in Maui in 2022, and costar Ryan Paevey handcrafted the groom’s wedding band.

A Hawaii Wedding 15 Years in the Making

Rory Gibson married Alicia Ruelas in Kauai, Hawaii, and Port Charles just got its sweetest headline of the summer. The news broke Sunday, July 12, when Alicia flashed the newlyweds’ matching wedding bands on her Instagram story with the caption “Officially Mrs. Gibson.” The General Hospital leading man, who has played Michael Corinthos since May 2025, had teased the big day in late June with a post reading “Last week as fiances.”

This is a love story with real staying power. Rory and Alicia met back in 2011 at Centennial High School in Bakersfield, California, where he played football and she cheered for the team. Fifteen years later, the high school sweethearts made it official on a Hawaiian island.

Hawaii clearly holds a special place in their hearts. Rory proposed at sunset on Makena Beach in Maui in October 2022, and Alicia shared the moment with the giddy caption “I’m going to be future Mrs. Gibson.” Nearly four years later, she finally got to drop the word future.

The couple shared only what they wanted to share, and that is exactly how a soap star wedding should go. No leaked venue, no guest list, just two rings and one radiant bride. It is the kind of warm, genuine moment that keeps fans clicking through the latest General Hospital coverage between episodes.

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Ryan Paevey Handmade the Wedding Band

Here is the detail that makes this wedding pure Port Charles. Ryan Paevey, who wrapped his run as Cassius Faison on July 6, crafted the groom’s wedding band through his handmade jewelry company Fortunate Wanderer. Rory Gibson revealed the collaboration himself back in January, posting that his pal was hard at work on the ring.

Gibson stepped into one of daytime’s biggest roles when he took over Michael from Chad Duell, who played the part for nearly 15 years before his final episode on January 21, 2025. Gibson made his debut on May 23, 2025, and wasted no time making the character his own. Executive producer Frank Valentini even coined the nickname Dark Michael for the edgier take, according to costar Dominic Zamprogna.

Soap fans knew the groom long before Port Charles came calling. Gibson played Noah Newman on The Young and the Restless from 2021 to 2023, then landed a part in the Netflix film Rebel Moon. His current run has turned him into one of daytime’s most talked about leading men.

Who Is Rory Gibson’s Wife?

Rory Gibson’s wife is Alicia Ruelas, a fashion model who has worked with brands including Gap, Nike, and Honest Beauty. The two kept their long engagement refreshingly drama free, which is a rarity anywhere near a soap set. Now she officially holds the title she claimed at that Maui proposal: Mrs. Gibson.

The timing adds one more lovely layer. The wedding news landed just one day before the show’s landmark 16,000th episode on Monday, July 13, handing fans two reasons to celebrate in a single weekend. Toss in a wedding band forged by a former Port Charles heartthrob, and the whole story reads like a valentine to the entire cast.

What Comes Next for the Newlyweds

On screen, Michael has had a bruising 2026. His divorce from Willow Cain became final in June, and he won sole custody of Wiley and Amelia in a courtroom showdown that split fan loyalties straight down the middle. The actor’s real life, thankfully, looks nothing like his storyline.

Don’t be surprised if wedding photos start surfacing once the honeymoon glow settles, and my gut tells me a few familiar Port Charles faces made that guest list. Nothing beyond the island itself has been shared, so file that under pure speculation for now. Either way, Rory Gibson comes home a married man, and the smile should be easy to spot.

Team Duell or Team Gibson, everyone can agree on a good love story. Share your well wishes for Rory and Alicia in the comments on this page.

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The Dark Michael Era Just Got Its Brightest Headline

Our take is simple: this is the feel good story daytime needed this week. Soap fans watch fictional marriages implode for a living, so a real one built on fifteen years of devotion lands differently. A high school romance, a sunset proposal, and a ring made by a friend from the set. That is better writing than most Port Charles weddings ever get.

So raise a glass to Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, and keep one eye on that handcrafted band. Then come celebrate with fellow fans and drop your best wedding wishes over on our Facebook page.