Biographie
Dylan Ratzlaff is a up-and-coming TV and film actress who will soon be seen starring as the lead role of 'Rachel' in Lifetime's "An Amish Sin" (October 29, 2022). Inspired by true stories, the movie follows Rachel, an Amish teen who refuses to obey her parent's command that she marry the man who abused her. She tries to escape the harshness of the 18th century lifestyle she has grown up in to find her voice and independence.
Ratzlaff was born and raised in Abbotsford, BC, Canada. Because of her spirited and vivacious nature, her parents started her in dance classes at the age of three. She is trained in jazz, lyrical, contemporary, modern, ballet, hip hop, tap, circus, tumbling and acro. From a young age, Dylan has been a storyteller. She has a passion to be a part of stories and projects that matter and are inspiring. Through dancing, she was approached to do commercials. Her raw talent gave her an opportunity to pivot, where she fell in love with the artistry of acting.
She began her professional dance career working on projects such as Disney Channel's "Descendants 3" alongside Kenny Ortega and "A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish." Ratzlaff made her acting debut in CBC's "The Next Step" where she starred as 'Jacquie.' Her other television credits include ABC's "A Million Little Things," Lifetime's "Doomsday Mom," and Netflix's "Honey Girls." Most recently, she has joined the award-winning Freeform series "Cruel Summer" for its second season.
When she is not in front of a camera, Dylan finds joy in spending time with her family and volunteering through her church. In her free time, Dylan explores hiking trails in Vancouver. When traveling, she loves to discover new coffee shops and brings that passion back home with her to her at-home coffee bar, an essential part of her morning routine. As her career continues to grow, Dylan ensures to move with light & grace.
