Debby Ryan Opens Up About the Final Season of Jessie and Whats Up Next Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn—theyre so iconic. When I was young I always thought, I want to be that shade of iconic, Debby Ryan says. And at just 21 years old, she is well on her way. The Disney darling landed her first major TV role at 14 with The Suite Life on Deck before starring in the mega-popular series Jessie. This year she took a turn behind the camera, becoming the youngest-ever director for a Disney Channel project. Directing is something Ive always wanted to do, and producing I fell into because I really believed in the character and her story, Debby says. It was amazing to see that come to fruition. Now that her show is nearing its fourth and final season, the screen queen says shes ready for a new adventure. I havent had a break since I started Suite Life, so this next year I want to harvest things Ive learned: a mix of acting, directing, producing, and songwriting. This is my college experience, Debby says. That includes working on an album with her band, The Never Ending. Ive spent a lot of my career telling other peoples stories, but my music allows me to voice what I want to say, she notes. Its perfect—were just a group of friends who love making music. Debbys nonstop schedule doesnt leave her much downtime, but shes prioritizing the things that mean the most to her. My personal life kind of flipped on its head this summer, and I realized that you only have the time and emotional energy to invest in the things that really matter, she says. When Jessie wraps, Im going to make being an actual human—a daughter, a sister, a friend—my job. I love to work, but Im going to keep a little time for me. As she speeds toward the next chapter in her life, its clear Debby has her head and heart in the right place. To see more (plus scoop our special flip issue all about campus style!), grab our November issue on newsstands October 28. And to have Teen Vogue delivered every month, subscribe here!
Posted on: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 12:22:57 +0000
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