Hi! I’m Rylee Ammend. I am 9 years old and attend Liberty Stem Elementary School. I have been interested in acting since I was 4 years old and it has become my passion! I was selected as one of 3 out of 158 actors to take acting classes with NYLA talent. I got the opportunity to work with Disney actors, Conner Weil and Robert Vito, via zoom the last few months. At the end of the classes, I auditioned for a chance to attend IPOP international in December. I was one of 6 out of 44 who were selected to attend. The Director of IPOP international, Randy Stewart, personally invited me, telling me he wanted me to attend and was going to put me in the acting events and he really wanted me in the Modeling events due to my hair and eye colors being so beautiful and rare! I stood on stage in front of 300 people, along with 75 agents, managers, and directors with the hopes of them signing me for productions right then and there. I did a monologue, two commercials, and a beauty cat walk in pajamas and a formal dress. I spent a week auditioning and taking acting classes and I received 11 call backs from agents and managers who wanted to sign me! I ended up choosing MGMT Entertainment as my manager and the Brogan Agency as my agent. I am still taking acting classes with NYLA Talent and I have been selected to return to IPOP in January. This will give me the chance to consider new representation and sign with new agents. After all my hard work and dedication, I was selected to do a photo shoot for the new St. Cloud Children’s Museum and I will be included on the decor of their walls. I am continuing my acting classes and getting ready for my second visit to IPOP. I am proud to say I was the only actress selected to return out of all the NYLA students! Check out my picture with my acting coach, Robert Vito and me. He was in Spy Kids and has been a Disney Actor!
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I live with my mom and little dog Gus. I spend tons of time each week with my Grandparents, Tootsie and Jerry Mckernan.
Q: How long have you lived and/or worked in Big Lake?
Big Lake has been my home my whole life!
Q: Tell us about your current, past, or future career.
I am determined to keep up my good grades and become a Famous Actor and Model
Q: Have you ever had a nickname? What is it and why were you given it?
My mom calls me Ry as it’s short for Rylee and Bubba and that’s just a name she calls me to be silly
Q: What is your favorite TV Show, Movie, Book? (Please list as many as you’d like!)
Favorite TV show is Big City Greens, Favorite movies are: Hero’s, Goosebumps, Hocus Pocus and oh so many more, Favorite books are Junie B Jones, of course
Q: If you could only eat one food/meal and have one beverage for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Water because I could always flavor it hehe, and Chicken Nuggets for sure
Q: What are some of your favorite hobbies or pastimes?
Acting, swimming, bike rides with my mom and playing Roblox
Q: What is one thing on your bucket list?
To be on the Big Screen 
Q: What would you buy/do if you won the lottery?
I would buy food and clothing for the homeless and install an in-ground swimming pool in my back yard
Q: What has been a challenge you have had to overcome? (Life, School, Work, etc.)
The fear of heights and the power tower at Valley Fair, let me concur that fear!
Q: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I wouldn’t change anything, I love who I am! Though my mom wishes I would listen better!
Q: Who has been a hero in your life?
My Mom is my Hero
Q: What is something even your family and friends may not know about you?
My Friends don’t know I’m very very scared of spiders
Q: What is your proudest accomplishment?
Putting in the hard work for my acting and being selected personally by Randy Stewart, the Director of IPOP, to attend the IPOP International event last December and receiving 11 call backs.
Q: What are a few of your favorite businesses / restaurants in Big Lake?
Lake Cafe, Trails and The Frozen Spoon
Q: What is one of your favorite things about Big Lake?
The lake and the friendly people who live here
Q: What advice would you give to people living in Big Lake?
Get out and enjoy the beautiful lake and check out the movies by the park
Q: Who is an interesting person in our community that you’ve met and deserves to be included in The Faces of Big Lake project?
Mrs. Randy the receptionist at Independent elementary, she is the best
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