Michelle Ryan

A virtual unknown in the United States, Ryan was lucky to be picked by producers of the updated series, who supposedly passed on bona fide stars like Jennifer Aniston for the role. Meanwhile, Ryan found a welcome change of pace from soap operas to primetime television on a major American network - a nearly impossible transition for most actresses to make, particularly across the Atlantic.

Born on Apr. 22, 1984, Ryan grew up in Middlesex, …