 Debby Ryan’s life is not necessarily an open book, but it is fodder for episodes of her Disney Channel series “Jessie.” After spending three seasons as a supporting cast member on “The Suite Life on Deck,” Ryan is starring in her own series. “The writers will ask me, ‘Has this ever happened to you in real life?’ and I’m like, ‘This, this and this and let me know if you need names and numbers.’ They are mostly interested in my misadventures and boy trouble,” Ryan said during a break from filming the TV show. First season episodes drew an average of 3.5 million viewers, making it one of the top-rated shows with young viewers. The second season started on Friday. Ryan, 19 and an Alabama native, follows in the footsteps of other young actresses who have starred in Disney projects: Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. It might seem like Ryan’s the next overnight success, but she’s been acting since she was 7. Ryan said being at the center of her own series has been a huge learning experience. “To be the star of a show is a huge thing and if you think about it, it will freak you out. So I try not to think about it as I keep all my plates spinning,” Ryan said. Ryan also found time to play two very different roles in guest spots in “Private Practice” and “The Glades.” Despite the success — her million-and-a-half Twitter followers can attest to this — Ryan has remained humble, according to her co-stars. “The show still has self-discovery. Jessie is strong and resourceful but she’s still trying to figure herself out,” Ryan says. “She’s a 19-year-old girl who’s trying to figure out life and I feel this season we are running with that more.”(SD-Agencies) ? | 