Interview with Angela Ryan ~ By Scarlet Apron
Once a staple of foot lockers and dive bombers, sexy pin-ups are making a big comeback. But today's calendar girl is more than a pair of legs that lead to heaven, they have talent, drive and a style all their own. Embodying the new breed of glamour gals is fetish model and burlesque performer, Angela Ryan. A native of Texas, her stunning looks got her started, but it's her creativity and business savvy that has fans and photogs coming back for more. Here we talk to the blue-eyed, red headed dynamo from her home in Dallas about being the center fold of attention.
Any early indications you'd grow up to be a famous pin-up?
I used to go to dance recitals and my mom always made sure I was dressed to the nines. And she took tons of photos of me. She used to call me her ‘little porcelain doll.' Plus, I modeled when I was younger which is why I'm pretty comfortable in front of a camera.
First taste of fetish?
My first fetish shoot was with a friend of mine. He asked me to pose for some pictures, so the first shoot I did ended up being a bondage shoot, which was fine. I was totally into it. It went really well and I had a good time. Then I started a yahoo group and that got me other offers from around the country for shoots. I just ran with it.
What makes you stand out from other models?
I have the bright red hair; I think that catches people's attention. Also, I think because I'm still around, that helps. Lots of girls do it as a hobby and then they lose interest. You can't expect things to fall into your lap. It's a job and you've got to keep at it. Also, it's in the attitude. If you're not into it, it will show in your eyes. You have to want to do it; otherwise it won't be any good.
Biggest on stage flub?
I was headlining the Tampa Erotic Ball and everything that could go wrong -did. I was wearing a metal bikini and my hair was in a mohawk. First, my music started off too low, and then a prop fell over on stage. Then my bra broke. Then I fell down and I didn't realize that my shoe broke, so I tried to get up and I fell on my face, again. Full on, really bit it. A bench I was supposed to sit on was covered with champagne from the last girl and I slid right off it. At the end, I was just laughing and the audience was cheering me on; they were pretty cool about it. I managed to finish the performance. I just threw glitter everywhere and ran off stage. I was mortified afterward. I thought, ‘I'm glad I got that show out of the way, I don't have to worry about anything that horrific happening again.' (laughs).
Tell us about your new and improved boobs.
I love my new boobs; I am very very happy with them. I didn't get them for a long time because every told me not to. They said: You should be happy with your body. But in the back of my head, I wanted them and couldn't really talk myself out of wanting them. So finally, I had the opportunity and the money and I went for it. I went from a 34A to a 34D which looks very natural on me. And as far as burlesque goes, now I feel like I actually have something to reveal.
What are some of your kinks?
I love latex. I love corsets, stockings, high heels, and am big into shoes. I also really like encasement. I'm a little bit of a foot fetishist, on the top end of it. And I do enjoy light SM bondage, on the bottom end of it.
What do you do to relax?
When I'm in Dallas, that's my downtime. Relaxing to me is just sitting around doing nothing. I'm lazy. I'll watch TV. And, I know this sounds weird, but every Monday night, a big group of my friends and I go to a bingo hall.
Book on your nightstand?
Nothing right now, I'm so busy, but I like Tom Robbins and Kurt Vonnegut.
Music you're listening to?
I like Rasputina, Jane's Addiction, The Cramps, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, IMx.
Food you can be seduced with?
Macaroni and cheese
Catch Angela Ryan at the Variant Ball, Saturday, September 20th. Details at http://www.sinomatic.net. Check out her website with videos, blogs and more at http://www.angelaryan.net/. Contact Scarlet Apron at http://www.myspace.com/scarletapron.
