Debby Ryan is an Alabama-born singer, actress, and producer who started her acting career on Disney before earning roles in TV series and films such as Radio Rebel, Insatiable, and Jesse. She got married to Joshua Dun in 2019 and the pair have shared several excitement of being a couple.
Did You Know These 10 Interesting Facts about Debby Ryan
1. She is From Huntsville, Alabama
Debby Ryan was born Deborah Ann Ryan on May 13, 1993, and she’s 31 years old at the moment. Not so much has been established about her early life and family background however, we garnered that is from Huntsville, Alabama, U.S., and was raised alongside her brother, Chris Ryan.
Her father is a civilian consultant while her mother was a teacher who also taught drama and short play to her student. Debby was homeschooled by her mother but later attended the German public school and the American public school.
2. Debby Ryan is Bilingual
Debby moved a lot as a child this was mainly because her father was a civilian consultant in the U.S. military and they had to travel often. She lived in Germany until the age of 10 and returned to the United States in 2003.
Thusly, she understands and speaks German fluently as well as English. Being bilingual has also given her several privileges as an actress and singer.
3. She Started Acting at the age of 7
Debby’s passion for acting was spurred as a child and at the age of 7, she had already begun acting in professional theatres in Germany. It was also at this time she appeared in a number of commercial gigs and was discovered by the Disney Channel. Following this, she earned roles as Bailey Pickett in The Suite Life on Deck and as Abby Jensen in the Disney 2010 movie 16 Wishes.
Since then, she has appeared in several films and television series such as Radio Rebel, Insatiable, and Jesse. The latter was produced by her and it earned her her first directing credits.
4. “The Suite Life on Deck” Actress Doubles as a Singer
Asides from acting, Debby is also a fan of good music and was inspired by her brother, Chris Ryan to start performing music. She noted that her brother who is a talented music producer always got her involved in his project. Following this, she also became passionate about music and was taught by her brother.
Since then, she has contributed her vocals to several soundtracks of her Disney projects. She also released a solo single “We Ended Right” in 2011.
In 2013, she formed the Indie rock band “The Never Ending” with guitarist Kyle Moore and drummer, Jonny Franco. As the lead singer of the band, they released the EP One in 2014 as well as several songs. She also toured with them as the opening act for the North American leg of Fifth Harmony’s Reflection Tour in 2015.
5. She Use to Dance when she was Younger
Many years before Debby decided to make a career from acting and singing, she was also passionate about dancing. At some point, she was invited to perform on big stages such as Six Flags and Malls.
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6. Debby Ryan and Joshua Dun Got Married in a Secret Ceremony
The “16 Wishes” actress, Debby Ryan is currently married to the “Twenty-One Pilots” drummer, Joshua Dun. It’s unclear how the couple met however, their relationship dates back to 2013. The pair were very open about their relationship and fans knew that they were an item.
Debby got engaged in 2018 and a year later, precisely on December 31, 2019, the pair exchanged vows in a secret ceremony that they planned within 28 days. The bride appeared in a beautiful white gown by Elie Saab while the groom wore a green velvet suit with black Nike Cortez shoes.
Though they did not publicly announce the wedding, they revealed in an interview with Vogue that they were already husband and wife and also told them how everything was arranged. From their New Zealand treehouse proposal to their game night wedding on New Year’s Eve.
6. She was Arrested in 2016 For Drunk Driving
Unfortunately, Debby has had issues with the law. She was arrested sometime in April 2016 for driving recklessly after she slammed her Audi into a Mercedes around 11 p.m. and was reported to have been under the influence of alcohol. She was first charged with felony DUI which was later reduced to two misdemeanors; driving under the influence, and driving with a 0.08 blood-alcohol level or higher. Nonetheless, she was released on $100000 bail.
The following month, she pleaded no contest to reckless driving and was sentenced to 3 years of probation, community service, and a DUI program.
7. The Alabama-Born Owns a Clothing Line
Debby would easily pass off as a woman of many hats. Asides from her career in acting and singing, she has also dabbled in business and owns a fashion line. Prior to this, she revealed that she has been following the designer’s brand and also going to fashion shows and events to know more about the fashion industry.
8. Debby Ryan is an Avid Skateboarder
When Debby is not busy with professional engagements, she spends her time skating. According to her, skating has always been part of her life, she revealed that while on a tour with her band in 2020, she had a penny skateboard everywhere she went.
9. She Enjoys Changing Her Looks
The actress once stated that the best way to change your identity is to change your looks and she knows how to do this with her hairstyles. Debby changes her hairstyles and hair colors frequently and you may even think of her as another person every time. She also stated that she loves the new identity her hairstyles give her.
10. What is Debby Ryan’s Net Worth?
Joshua Dun’s wife, Debby earns from her career as an actress, singer, and producer. She hasn’t revealed how much she makes from her career however she has been listed to be worth around $2 million to $5 million.
