Joanna Ryde is an all-singing, all-dancing comedy sensation from Finglas on Dublin's Northside, described by some as Ryvita, Dublin's answer to Eva Peron. Her rise to superstardom began in 2007 when she won the prestigious Alternative Miss Ireland and began performing in venues throughout Ireland. Appearances on TV and radio followed, most notably in 2010 when she was chosen as a finalist on RTE's The All Ireland Talent Show prompting judge Daithi O'Se to suggest she had the nicest legs he'd ever seen. She someday hopes to represent Ireland or Liechtenstein in the Eurovision Song Contest. Joanna currently lives in Waterford where she has a residency in the legendary Dignity Bar and can be found online at www.JoannaRyde.com or on the beach in Tramore on nice days. She writes a weekly column in The Munster Express, the biggest selling newspaper in the South East of Ireland. Diary Of A Ryde is OUT NOW!! You can follow Joanna via: Twitter @joannaryde Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joannarydepage?ref=ts Website - http://www.joannaryde.com

Alternative Miss Ireland 2007
Rebel Award for Honorary Corkonian 2009
All Ireland Talent Show Finalist 2010
GiSE Entertainer of the Year 2011