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Sultry, versatile, mesmerizing, powerful......these are just a few of the words written by entertainment critics worldwide to describe the talent of MS.RYAN.A native of Detroit, Michigan, Ms Ryan has entertained and delighted millions of people for more than 30 years as an actress, singer, recording artist, nightclub, and concert performer.Rarely do we find a talent that gives 100% and more, but Ms. Ryan does exactly that, packing each and every performance with emotion and her unique expressive style. From the hottest night spots throughout the Midwest and Coast to coast, to the fabulous Las Vegas Strip to the cruise decks of some of the most famous ships in the United States.... from just about anywhere in the world to stage, television, and the silver screen, Ms. Ryan captures her audiences by first alluring them with her vocal magic then trapping them with her charm, wit, passion, and sincerity.Ms. Ryan’s Broadway credits include, "DREAMGIRLS" (the role of Effie White, "AIN'T MISBEHAVIN", (the role of Nell Carter) "CHICAGO THE MUSICAL", (the role of Matron Mama Morton) "ONE MO TIME" (The role of Bertha) and Madison Square Gardens" A CHRISTMAS CAROL", (the role of The Ghost Of Christmas Present) Ms Ryan is the only woman to ever perform that role. Additional theater credits include the Role of Bloody Mary in the musical South Pacific in Thailand, Australia and China. Blues in The Night, for which Ms. Ryan was awarded both the Carbonell and Zoni Award for Best Actress in a Musical. The Old Settler, Seven Guitars, and Cole Porter Request The Pleasure, in which she gave another award winning performance; receiving the Carbonell Award for Best Supporting Actress. A diverse performer capable of appealing to a wide array of audiences, Ms. Ryan is also an accomplished actress, well known to television viewers as Amelia Heterbrink on the hit sitcom "Amen", and Mrs. Dixon on the hit sitcom "Good News". Film work include Francis Ford Coppola’s "The Cotton Club", "Went to Coney Island",Disney’s Animated Feature "Hercules", (the voice of Thalia), the Hercules television cartoon series on ABC and Mrs. William’s in "Nikita Blues" - a film produced by Roz Ryan and Marc Caycee. She played opposite John Amos as "Flo Anderson" on the hit WB series "ALL ABOUT THE ANDERSONS". And as Loretta McKee on "JAG" In 2005, she is "Mae Palmer" on The Showtime series "BARBERSHOP", The Landlady in Chris Rocks 2007 hit " I THINK I LOVE MY WIFE" Mother Candace in the feature film "Divine Intervention" written and directed by Van Elder. March 2008 has Mz. Ryan adding her voice as "Bubbie" in Cartoon Networks "THE MARVELOUS MISADVENTURES OF FLAPJACK" airing EVERY THURSDAY at 8:30 pm. After just completing another successful run in Broadways "Chicago The Musical" Ms. Ryan just wrapped filming "THIS SIDE OF THE TRUTH" in Boston Mass." and is returning to Los Angeles for the premier of FlapJack " Roz has also just completed shooting the "THE UNTITLED BOBBY LEE PROJECT" for Comedy Central and is off to New York to serve as a judge on "IRON CHEF AMERICA" All things are accomplished through Christ Jesus." Praise God!!!More info on MZ.RYAN at..ROZRYAN.COM