Chanel Ryan, an American actress and model of German and Irish descent, is no stranger to the entertainment industry. She has successfully navigated the acting and modeling industry over the past decade. Discovered on the beach in her early teens, her career has been going non-stop ever since.
Ryan’s first movie appearance was in the independent film WAITING FOR THE ROCKET in 1994. In 1997, she auditioned for the film GEORGE WALLACE. Legendary director John Frankenheimer offered her the part on the spot, working with veteran actors Gary Sinise and Mare Winningham. In 1998, she landed the role of one of the Felon Cheerleaders in the Universal film BASEkeball, from the creators of South Park and director David Zucker. In 2002, her improv training with the Groundlings and ACME Comedy Theater helped her garner a guest starring role opposite Bill Murray in the pilot THE SWEET SPOT, as well as the role of iconic entertainer Andy William’s girlfriend and co-host on THE ANDY WILLIAM’S EASTER SPECIAL for the BBC.
During the early years of her career, Chanel’s main focus was modeling. She still continued to take acting jobs sporadically, but enjoyed success in the modeling world and spent the majority of her time traveling to different exotic locations for work. In 2011, she shifted her attention from modeling to acting full time. Her recent acting roles include Jonas Akerlund’s SMALL APARTMENTS with James Caan and Billy Crystal; DOROTHY & THE WITCHES OF OZ, starring Sean Astin, Christopher Lloyd and Lance Henrickson; SKUM ROCKS with Alice Cooper and BAD KIDS GO TO HELL with Judd Nelson and Ben Browder, based on the best-selling comic book.
She appears as “Fantazia” in the cult classic follow-up HOBGOBLINS 2 from director Rick Sloan and is next featured in, the soon-to-be-released horror film, ALICE D, where she plays genre legend Kane Hodder’s evil sidekick “Isabel”; Creature Feature DEAD SEA alongside scream queen Devanny Pinn; and the upcoming drama BIGGER THAN THE BEATLES as Candice Bergen.
Next, she’ll be starring in three independent films; horror film CIRCUS OF THE DEAD alongside Bill Oberst Jr., the psychological thriller HOUSE ON RODEO GULCH and the sci-fi feature HALO THEORY. Always striving for more from her career, the progression to producer was only natural. Her work as an actress on back to back independent features and her years of modeling has served as a hands on film school.
She is currently in preproduction on her feature film producing debut: CRIMSON SAINTS, where she brings her extensive experience, knowledge of public relations/marketing/branding and her vast rolodex to the project. Chanel has studied with some of L.A.’s most respected and renowned acting coaches including Margie Haber (Master Class), Aaron Speiser, Lesly Kahn and Katt Shea. She’s had extensive dialect coaching from the “Master of Voices”, Bob Corff, helping her perfect numerous accents, from British to Southern.
One of her other specialties includes full tactical weapons training from an instructor whom trains both military and SWAT officers. She’s proficient with hand guns, automatic rifles and shotguns, as well as hand to hand combat including knife and firearm disarmament.
To date, Chanel has appeared in over 30 national commercials including PEPSI, SATURN, VOLKSWAGEN, DEL TACO, WET & WILD COSMETICS, AUDI, COCA-COLA, and VISA. You have seen her in campaigns for ANHEUSER BUSCH, BURKE WILLIAMS SPAS, HARLEY DAVIDSON SWIMWEAR, HARRAH’S CASINOS and MILLER BEER, as well as in fashion shows for FREDRICK’S OF HOLLYWOOD.
Named one of the “Sexiest Women on the Planet” by magazines from four continents, her face and body have graced magazines across the globe, including MAXIM, FHM and PLAYBOY. In 2004, Chanel created her “CHANEL” Swimsuit Calendar; garnishing awards year after year and becoming a seasoned producer of photography and editorial layouts.
Her shoots appear regularly on magazine covers and editorials around the world; in publications such as FHM, DT, NUTS, MEN’S EDGE, PEOPLE, RALPH, etc. Her clients range from fashion designers, models and actors, feature film campaigns and image consultancy.
An avid animal lover, activist and “rescuer”, Chanel shares her home with two “adoptees”; a cat named Ruby Tuesday and a border collie named Lucky. A portion of the proceeds from her swimsuit calendars, to her numerous autograph appearances, go to support animal charities each year.
Chanel Ryan, an accomplished actress and ranked by Maxim as “Sexiest Women on the Planet” is in conversation with Namita Nayyar, President Women Fitness.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: You were discovered on the beach in your early teens and started modeling. You reached the pinnacle of success when were Named one of the “Sexiest Women on the Planet” by magazines from four continents, including MAXIM, FHM and PLAYBOY. You started pursuing acting and excelled in number of films. Tell us about your journey that took you to where you are now in the world of acting and as a model?
Ms. Chanel Ryan: My career started of as a model. I had always wanted to be in the entertainment industry but living far from Hollywood didn’t know where to even begin. I was very fortunate and was approached on the beach in my early teens to model for a swimwear campaign. Shortly after that I was at the park with a girlfriend and we were both asked to try out for an advertisement. We both booked the job.
Around the same time I was at my friends house for dinner and their older sister was doing wardrobe on a film and that is how I got my first walk on role! From there modeling jobs started rolling in and I went on to become a successful model. Years later with a ton of hard work I am still having fun doing what I love! Modeling was very good to me and took me all over the world. I still model occasionally if a nice booking comes along but it is no longer my focus. A couple years ago I switched my focus to acting full time.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar: You have selected a profession of being an actress in films and television that requires a lot of hard labor, technical soundness and excellence in different faculties to finally succeed, how do you achieve that?
Ms. Chanel Ryan: I love what I do! Which makes it fun to get up everyday and pursue my dreams.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: Your are a leading actress, model, film producer and combat trained. How you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?
Ms. Chanel Ryan: I don’t sleep a lot! I love what I do so that definitely motivates me. Like any job I have a schedule and try to stick to it. I am very driven and like to write down my goals. Nothing beats the sense of satisfaction I feel when checking off something on my to do list!
Ms. Namita Nayyar: What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you shall like to share?
Ms. Chanel Ryan: My job requires me to travel constantly which means I often am living out of hotel rooms. Depending on my schedule I hit the hotel gym and do some cardio. If time is limited which it often is I do a quick work out in my room consisting of sit-ups, squats, leg lifts etc. I also travel with a jump rope for times when the location is beautiful and I head to the rooftop or balcony and jump while enjoying the view. When I am not working I try to exercise everyday. I find that it is much easier to stay in shape when you are in shape than to get back in shape once you let yourself go.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Chanel Ryan: I am a vegetarian and eat predominantly vegan and raw when I am at home. For the most part I crave healthy food and feel better and look better when I eat properly. That being said I love sweets and don’t believe in depriving myself. When I am working I really try and cut down on my carbs and eat more proteins, fruits and vegetables. I just feel better and have more energy.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: You have glowing skin and gorgeous hairs. Do you take some kind of skin treatment to keep it young and glowing and secondly what you do to your hairs to make them look so stunning?
Ms. Chanel Ryan: I get a lot of compliments on my skin. Most of it I can’t take credit for. I am fortunate and have good genes, and inherited my skin from my Grandparents and the German side of my family. My skin and hair are both really dry which is a constant battle for me. I take fish oil, Flax seed and vitamin E supplements daily. On days off I put oil thru my hair, braid it, put a hat on and let the oil deep condition my hair. My shower looks like a beauty supply I have so many different hair masks and conditioners.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: Advice and motivational words for our inspiring and budding models and actresses who all are your fans, what should they do for their climb to the ladder of success in field of acting and modelling?
Ms. Chanel Ryan: Always stay true to yourself. You are perfect the way you are. Sometimes it is easy to forget that, especially in the modeling industry. Also, remember it is a business and approach it as such.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: You have acted in number of films. Which has been your most memorable experience?
Ms. Chanel Ryan: Every project I work on is memorable for different reasons. I have been very fortunate to be cast along some amazingly talented actors! My second acting job was with legendary director John Frankenheimer, opposite Gary Sinise and Mare Winningham. At the time I was so young I didn’t realize how lucky I was! I’ve worked with Bill Murray, Matt Lucas, Judd Nelson, Ben Browder, Trey Parker, Matt Stone, horror legends Kane Hodder and Bill Oberst Jr. and scream queen Devanny Pinn. I think the most fun I had on a film was opposite Bill Oberst Jr. in CIRCUS OF THE DEAD screaming back and forth at each other!
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Ms. Namita Nayyar: Who has been your inspiration and motivation that led you to your success in the world of acting and modeling?
Ms. Chanel Ryan: In general my Mom and Grandma have always been my biggest inspiration. Both are such strong self sufficient woman. In the acting world I am continually inspired and awed by Meryl Streep, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Eva Green, Leslie Mann and Kristen Bell.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: You have full tactical weapons training. You are proficient with hand guns, automatic rifles and shotguns, as well as in hand to hand combat including knife and firearm disarmament. Tell us about this endeavor of yours ?
Ms. Chanel Ryan: I am excited to use my weapons training on an upcoming sci-fi/horror film THE HALE THEORY where I play a survivor fighting off the infected. Weapons training started off as a means of protection and along the way I discovered I am a good shot! I am lucky to have a close friend whose company tacticaloperstions.com makes weapons as well as trains swat. So I have had hours of private training. We are actually getting ready to film a series of how to training videos. Sort of a guide to teach women how to use a gun and protect themselves.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: With exceptional hard work you are credited with all your achievements. Do you believe that does the hand of Providence (Supreme Being) played a role in your success?
Ms. Chanel Ryan: Hard work, dedication, drive and more hard work are the main reasons for any success I have had. Combined with a bit of luck.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: You have been associated with Best Friends Animal Society and Stray Cat alliance. Tell us how you have been able to achieve and quench your thirst of giving back to the society through this endeavor of your?
Ms. Chanel Ryan: I joke that I love animals more than people. I have always had a very strong connection with our furry friends. They have no voice so we need to speak for them and keep them safe. I donate a percentage of proceeds from my appearances and online sales to help animals in need. The little that I am able to do is not enough so please if you are able donate or help an animal in need. There are so many wonderful animal charities and organizations. A few of my favorites are listed on my site: http://www.chanelryan.com/active/index.html
Ms. Namita Nayyar: What you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for its visitors?
Ms. Chanel Ryan: A big Thank you to Women Fitness for including me in your amazing site! I am a huge animal rights activist and end every interview with a plea . . . Please spay and neuter your pets!! Be part of the solution, not the problem! And please if you are thinking of getting a pet ADOPT from a shelter or rescue. They make the best pets!
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