Ryan Guzman

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1. 

   Big break

   Ryan Guzman landed the lead in Step Up Revolution with no formal dance training, calling his first dance lesson the movie itself. He went through four acting and six dancing auditions before director Scott Speer cast him opposite Kathryn McCormick.

2. A change of course

   Before he became an actor, Guzman was a mixed martial arts fighter whose fighting license ran out in 2010. He also did print and commercial modeling for Wilhelmina Models and Look Model Agency starting at age 18.

3. Getting ready for a role

   Ryan Guzman researched several serial killers for a role. He said they are people you never see coming, who show a fake life and attitude, play a game with those around them, and hide their true nature until it is too late.

4. First role

   Guzman's first television role came in the fourth season of Pretty Little Liars, playing Jake. Though Jake was only planned for one or two episodes, Guzman said he got along with the cast, and the character stayed for nine.