Break Out Role:
Stranded scuba diver Susan in Chris Kentis and Laura Lau's indie thriller "Open Water."
Commonly Mistaken:
The up and coming beautiful blond actress is often confused with Charlize Theron.
Fear of Sharks:
Ryan started to cry the first time she swam with sharks filming "Open Water."
Fear of Success:
When filming the low budget "Open Water," Ryan worried no one would ever see the film. Now, with a big distribution deal with Lions Gate, the actress worries about a revealing nude scene.
Early Work:
Ryan was an aerobics instructor and a circus performer at Club Med Ixtapa.
"Open Water" is available on DVD.
Biography:
Born and raised in New England, Blanchard Ryan graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a BA in political philosophy. She began her career in commercials, while studying acting and improv in New York. Prior to her role as Susan in "Open Water," she also starred in several independent films including "My Sister's Wedding," "Remembering Sex," and Exceed."
Ryan also appeared in HBO's "Sex in the City" and in a recurring sketch in CBS's "Late Night With Conan O'Brian."
