A Debby Ryan Fansite

I just found this fabulous picture of Debby.

Total hotness.

Good news for Wizards and Suite Life fans! Mixed news for Sonny fans.

ZACK STEALS CODY’S THUNDER WHEN HE DISCOVERS AN ANCIENT PRINCESS CROWN IN A NEW EPISODE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Can You Dig It?” - While on a field trip to an archaeological site in South America, Cody is determined to find a crown from the tomb of an ancient princess, but Zack steals Cody’s thunder when he finds it while trekking off the beaten path. Meanwhile, the spirit of the ancient princess is awakened when her crown is discovered, and the princess speaks through Bailey, in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

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ALEX CASTS A SPELL ON HERSELF TO BECOME A POSITIVE PERSON IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Positive Alex” - Alex has a crush on George, the school’s band leader, but is unable to get his attention because he’s turned off by her sour attitude and unenergetic cheers at the school basketball games. Determined to get George to ask her to the school dance, she casts a spell on herself to become a positive person, but Alex’s newfound optimism turns out to be too much when she starts cheering for the opposing team. Meanwhile, Justin has joined the basketball team and is trying to get a big senior moment captured on video, in “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Guest starring is Austin Butler (“Zeke and Luther”) as George.

Ahh, so this is the episode with Austin Butler. And could it be, we actually get to see Cheerleader Alex? Heck yeah!

LONDON OFFERS HER FRIENDS ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO INVENT SOMETHING IN A NEW EPISODE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,” PREMIERING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“London’s Apprentice” - When London’s father gives her one million dollars to find an invention to market, she enlists her friends to come up with a unique invention and offers them the cash as a prize. At first everyone comes up with their own ideas, but then they combine their resources, wreaking havoc on the ship with their multifunctional robot, in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

A million dollar robot? Okay… I’m not sure I’m feeling this one.

Of course, we already know that Starstruck is airing on February 14th.

And Radio Disney’s Jake Whetter says that the new season of Sonny with a Chance “airs right before “Starstruck” premieres on February 14th. ” via Twitter. But if that is accurate, it seems strange that Disney wouldn’t mention it among all these other press releases. Maybe it will be Spring afterall…

It’s official! Production has started on Season 3 of The Suite Life on Deck.

Official disney Press release:

PRODUCTION HAS BEGUN ON THE THIRD SEASON OF
DISNEY CHANNEL’S HIT SERIES “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK”

Production has begun in Hollywood on Disney Channel’s hit series “The Suite Life on Deck,” a comedy that delivered record ratings in its first two seasons, ranking as TV’s #1 series among Kids 6-11 and, amidst all scripted TV series, in the top two spots among Tweens 9-14 for 2009 and 2008.

A spin-off of the hugely popular “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” the series follows identical twins Zack and Cody Martin, hotel heiress London Tipton, southern belle and Cody’s girlfriend Bailey Pickett and former singing teen sensation Marcus Little on a semester at sea aboard the luxurious SS Tipton. More often than not, the group’s antics make the dutiful cruise ship’s hotel manager, Mr. Moseby, want to walk the plank.

“The Suite Life on Deck” stars Dylan Sprouse as Zack Martin, Cole Sprouse as Cody Martin, Brenda Song as London Tipton, Debby Ryan as Bailey Pickett, Doc Shaw as Marcus Little and Phill Lewis as Mr. Moseby. Recurring cast members are Erin Cardillo as Ms. Tutweiller, Matthew Timmons as Woody and Windell Middlebrooks as Kirby.

Alright, I’d admit that press release doesn’t tell us much that we didn’t already know, but at least we know they’re back to work now.

I don’t know how Tommy2.net does it, but here’s the cover of the new Disneymania 7 CD

Looks like they finally got Debby to sing a song!

I think Tiffany’s song will be her version of “Someday My Prince Will Come” from Snow White.

Who knows what Selena and Demi’s songs will be, but I’m looking forward to those too.

I’m going to try and post more old photosets that fell through the cracks in the weeks ahead. If you’ve seen these (or anything else I’m going to post) already, then please accept my apologies for wasting your time.

These photos are of Debby Ryan at the G-Force premiere in Hollywood on 07/19/09.

She looks good, although I’m not 100% on her dress.

And now for a trip into the Bermuda Triangle. Scary!

Oh, so that’s why they call them Bermuda shorts.

Right Bailey?

Anyway, how could no one notice this?

Like there’s a magical line that warps reality out in the ocean? LOL

Okay, maybe there is.

But at least Cody can pull off his new look.

And Bailey seems intrigued.

And look, London’s in this episode too.

But the important thing is that the boys came together, before they where magically transported back to before any of it happened.

Which made the whole thing rather pointless.

… It’s a good thing Debby Ryan’s cute.

“Crossing Jordin” has to be one of my favorite season two Suite Life On Deck episodes.

Baily’s whole Guess, no you’ll never get it, Guess! part was hilarious.

As was Marcus’s reaction to the news.

I recently took a liking to Jordin Sparks when I heard a song of hers for the first time at, of all places, Downtown Disney! So it was exciting to have her pop up on a disney show mere months later.

Also in this episode, London meets her biggest fan. …ooookay.

This is a good shot of the gang. Hey look, Cody has his arm around his lady.

Speaking of good shots, I love this one of Baily. LOL

Jordin’s entire concert consisted of half of her single. WTH?

The boys decided to write Jordin a new song.

Zack quickly realized he needs Marcus’s help.

Now, this really doesn’t have anything to do with anything, but I never pass up a picture of Debby Ryan in bed.

And here’s a cute pic of Brenda Song. Because I can.

Now where was I, oh yeah, the guys decide to play their song for Jordin.

There’s clearly nothing going on there. Well, I hope you enjoyed! Be sure to click any picture to see the whole gallery of 1200 pics.

For the record, Debby is still adorable.

Anyway, I wanted to share this article about Debby that was just published in Susie magazine.

A large potion of the article is about Debby’s faith and how she got to where she is today. And while I don’t agree with everything, I have a new found respect for her and her beliefs. She’s a very intelligent young lady.

Walking into the lobby of the Hilton hotel in Universal City, Calif., Debby Ryan could be your average 16-year-old, except for the reaction she gets from a group of girls staying at the hotel. Standing out in a sparkly dress and a full head of curly hair for a big night benefiting soldiers, Debby takes a seat and finishes a text message she’s sending for her mom. Then she begins talking a mile a minute about her exciting career with "The Suite Life on Deck,"� one of the highest-rated shows on cable.

Her fans crouch nearby as Debby sits down with SUSIE Magazine; they hide behind artificial plants in the hotel lobby. Every now and then, they giggle and take a photo of the Disney star. She waves to them while trying to talk about a woman from the Bible most of us have never heard of-Jael-who appears in only the Old Testament book of Judges.

What a Woman!

"She was really bold!"� Debby says of one her heroes from the Bible. "In a dangerous and terrifying situation, Jael probably felt all alone, coming against something that was so seemingly impossible."�

Debby was referring to the woman who killed Sisera, the leader of evil King Jabin’s army. Jael took Sisera into her tent with hospitality and gave him milk in a dish. After he fell asleep, she bravely crept up to him and drove a tent peg through his head. God used Jael to give the victory to Israel.

Debby loves how Jael handled her difficult task in an obedient and confident way. "Jael takes his hand, gives him some warm milk, and says, "˜Go to sleep, now.’ And he’s like, "˜Yeah, you take care of me, woman!’"�

At this point, Debby laughs at what she just said. "I’m sorry, I have that kind of offbeat sense of humor. . . . Anyway, Jael gets a tent peg and nails this guy in the head, and that’s how the victory was won! She takes the evil general out with a tent peg! At the end of the day, she was what she was. She believed what she believed, and it didn’t change her. No matter how she was feeling, she didn’t try to let that interfere with what God was trying to do. "˜Get’er done!’ And she got it done!"� Debby laughs.

Being a Christian, trying to live out her convictions in Hollywood, Debby takes inspiration from women like Jael. "I mean, I’m a strong girl. I would like to think that if I was in the same situation . . ."� she trails off, lost in thought. "I don’t know if using a tent peg would be my first thought! But if that’s the way it had to be done . . ."�

As she finishes the story, Debby keeps looking over at the teens taking her picture. She asks if she could run over and take a few shots with them, but it’s too late. Her fans have disappeared, their cameras full of candid shots of the actress.

Questioning her Faith

Debby wasn’t always so sure of the Christian faith her parents presented. "If someone tells me, "˜You should be a Christian and go to church,’ that’s great,"� says Debby. "But that would kind of send me running the other way if it didn’t mean something to me personally. I kind of rebel against the norm . . . to a certain extent. I’m one of those people who will wear a type of T-shirt until it becomes fashionable. And then I will literally give it to Goodwill."�

When she was 9 years old, Debby broke her parents’ hearts. She told them that while she enjoyed going to church, she just wasn’t sure she believed in God. "I was like, "˜You guys, this is great for you. It seems to work for you, but I don’t know if this is me. I know the stories. And either way, I have boundaries. I want to be a classy person, but I just don’t know about this God stuff.’"�

Her mom and dad still expected her to attend church, but said they wouldn’t drag her kicking and screaming. She would go with them, and if she had any questions about what the pastor said, she could always ask them anything.

One night in her room, Debby began a conversation with God. She prayed, "God, no disrespect . . . but how am I supposed to have a relationship with You? I mean, people talk to You and sing to You. I can’t see You, so if I’m meant to be with You, let me feel You beyond a shadow of a doubt."�

Eventually, she says she began to feel His presence. "I felt His presence like He was sitting next to me. God was like, "˜Don’t you understand? I want to love you. I created you. I sacrificed for you. And I want to spend time with you.’"�

Bible Study on the Set

Years later, Debby’s family moved to Los Angeles when she booked the role of Bailey Pickett on "The Suite Life on Deck."� It wasn’t long before Debby and a friend started a Bible study for other kids in show business with the purpose of "refining each other and refining ourselves."�

A bunch of young actor-friends meet in Debby’s dressing room on the lot where she shoots the show. "It’s literally a bunch of kids in the industry-kids with hearts after God and kids who want to make a positive difference,"� Debby says. "We all have the same common drive that runs through us, and we want to share it."�

It isn’t religion Debby wants to talk about at these gatherings. "I don’t find it a religion. I feel like religion is a word that’s synonymous with rules,"� she says, crinkling her nose. "For me, it’s all about a relationship I have with God. I’m accountable to Him. People can judge it all they want to, but it’s not going to change my mind."�

While she clearly reaches out to her friends in Hollywood, Debby also cares about the way her fans see her. She stares over at the area in the lobby where the girls were taking her picture. "I hope they know I wanted to take a picture with them and was going to. I appreciate them watching and recognizing me!"� Debby muses.

"I want them to know I’m not some celebrity who blows off my fans. I don’t consider myself a "˜celebrity.’ I just play "˜the friend’ on the Disney show,"� she laughs, adding a sarcastic, "Yay!"�

Way Back When

It all goes back to that day when she was 9. Debby told God she wanted Him to be proud of His creation. She says she still has that same desire, even as a 16-year-old successful Hollywood actress.

"Every time I say no to a drink at a party or I offer to pray with someone and it might be super, super scary, it’s a little tent peg. A little boldness, just like Jael-my own tent peg through the darkness,"� Debby says with sincerity in her voice. "At the end of my life, when I’m in heaven I want to hear God say, "˜This is how you lived on earth, and for a human who’s sinful by nature, you made Me feel proud.’"�

Debby on beauty:

In this industry, its part of the job to stay presentable-thin, clear complexion, big hair, white teeth, fake tans-whatever is marketable. I’m surrounded by people who have so many fake hair extensions and wear the enamel off their teeth. It’s scary to think this is what they feel they need to do, just physically, to be successful.

At the end of the day, I want to be healthy. If I had to run a mile in a movie-if I was cast as a spy-I want to make sure my lungs are in good health and that my heart is in good shape. No matter what I’m doing, I want to take care of my body in such a way that it’s practical. I wouldn’t starve myself, because I realize my body needs nutrition. So if I’m cutting something out, it’s going to be pointless carbs. I’ll replace that with a handful of almonds.

I can imagine Jesus saying, "I created you they way you are. Don’t trash the temple I’ve given you. Take care of it. Don’t go to one extreme or the other. Be healthy, be wise, be informed. Just like you admire the sunset, the beach or the mountainside, look in the mirror and say, "˜This is something that my Father made and something He’s very proud of.’"�

Debby in the Movies:

Debby stars in the new family movie What If, which is a heartwarming tale about a man who gets a chance to see what his life would look like if he’d followed his true calling to become a minister married to his college sweetheart, instead of leaving that life to pursue his career.

Director Dallas Jenkins visited the set of "The Suite Life on Deck"� to watch Debby’s acting style. "I went back to my dressing room, and he looked anxious. He had a plastered smile on his face,"� Debby laughs.

"I kept hearing the "˜Suite Life’ director telling the actors to "˜go bigger,’ and I wanted to talk to Debby to make sure she could shift from that TV mode into movie mode,"� Dallas says.

According to Debby, Dallas was very nervous about her ability to rein in her over-the-top "Disney sitcom"� acting and be more subtle in his film. "He was so worried that with a movie, with the camera inches from your face, that I’d come off as being cartoony,"� she says.

Not to worry. Upon arriving in Michigan and walking onto the set of What If, Debby immediately followed the script’s instructions to burst into tears during her first take. "He was so nervous for me,"� she says. "I could almost see him crunching his fists in nervousness.

He called "˜Action!’ and after the first take, he came up completely speechless and gave me the biggest hug. And I was like, "˜Disney enough for you?’"�

Her film director was, indeed, impressed with her range. "Even in scenes where she had to cry or laugh, she didn’t overdo it or push it,"� Dallas says. "That’s very rare in a young actor. After her first scene, I knew I was going to love her performance."�

For more photos and behind the scenes videos, go to whatifmovie.wordpress.com.

Debby on Must-Reads

Debby recommends three books every girl should read:

I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have To Kill You by Ally Carter (part of the Gallagher Girl Books). "It’s empowering for girls to find their identity and strength outside of guys."�

Dateable by Hayley DiMarco and Justin Lookadoo. "I like this because it applies to every relationship, no matter what type you have, until the day you pass on!"�

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. "It’s a classic, standard read. I think every young woman should read it, because while having romance, it also teaches a lot of about upbringing, marriage, education and morals."�

See what I mean?

Here’s one more Twitter pic to hold you over until we can see her new movie.

I don’t know how Disney keeps finding girls that I find attractive, but they sure know my type!

Debby’s back in Texas right now (Everyone’s from Texas! It’s crazy!) and it looks like she was checking out the Spanish language section.

Back in Hollywoodland, it looks like she was getting her Wolverine on. LOL

And because I can, here’s one more of Debby looking a-maz-ing at the red carpet premiere for Disney’s Prep and Landing.