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Most people take years to discover what they want to do with their lives. For Ryan Newman, she knew at the age of two that she wanted to be an actress. Atfirst her parents were concerned that this wasn't going to be good for theirdaughter but they soon realized that her determination was unstoppable and theywere 100% supportive.

In no time she was booking a plethora of print and television commercials.Ryan's precocious innocence was captured in its genuine form in a heartwarmingKraft Cheese commercial.

Ryan made her film debut in two 2006 movies, Zoom andMonster House, both from Sony. In Zoom Ryanco-stars opposite Tim Allen, Courtney Cox, and Chevy Chase in the comedy. Sheportrays a young super hero that is trying to save the world from destruction.

Ryan earned the distinction of being the youngest actor ever to be motionedcaptured for the Robert Zemeckis and Steven Spielberg film MonsterHouse, a hilarious thrill-ride tale about three kids who must do battlewith a mysterious house that threatens anyone who crosses its path. Ryan joinsan all star cast which includes Steve Buscemi, Nick Cannon, Maggie Gyllenhaal,Kevin James, Jason Lee, and Catherine O'Hara among others.

Ryan has also busied her resume with TV guest appearances in Hannah Montana, playing a young Miley Cyrus in two seperate episodes. At the age of 9 Ryan booked her next feature film, Lower Learning alongside names such as Eva Longoria Parker and Jason Biggs. In 2008 Ryan was chosen to play series regular Ginger in Disney XD's Zeke and Luther. The show is currently in it's second season.

Ryan (now 12) currently resides in Southern California with her mom, dad, and older sister Jessica (14 years old). Her hobbies include, hip hop dancing, gymnastics, and singing.

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