Michelle Ryan

Cast as Maria in a new adaptation of “Mansfield Park” (ITV) opposite Billie Piper

Cast in the lead role of Jaime Sommers in a remake of cult 70s show, “The Bionic Woman” (NBC)

Co-starred with Carmen Electra in the British film, “I Want Candy”

Had a recurring role in the BBC series, “Jekyll,” playing psychiatric nurse Katherine Reimer

Appeared in British romantic comedy “Cashback”

Had a small role in the British made-for-television movie “Marple” (ITV)

Joined the stage production of “Who’s the Daddy” at the King’s Head Theater in London

Landed first acting role at age 14 on the children’s show, “The Worst Witch”

Played troubled teen Zoe Slater on the British Soap Opera “EastEnders” (BBC1)

Joined the local theatre group at age 10