The Kitchen Equipped's resident carpenter's looks (Purvis) are compared to American Idol host Ryan Seacrest.
Purvis was born in Oakville, Ontario in 1976, but his mother and brother moved to Britain and later when he was 8 years to Israel.
He rode his mother's horses helping her in her equestrian hobbies and also played good rugby and cricket for his schools.
After Shawn had finished his A levels they all moved to Brighton, where he worked in the building renovation and carpentry world.
After modelling for three years he moved back to Canada, where he has since continued to frame houses and star in various shows.