Quick Info
| Profession | Tattoo Artist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/04/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Kingston, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Ryan Ashley Malarkey
10/10/2026
Ryan Ashley Malarkey is returning as a judge for Ink Master Season 15, according to reports published in October 2026. Joel Madden is set to return as host, and Nikko Hurtado is also returning as a judge. New judge DJ Tambe, a three-time Ink Master champion, joins the panel this season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Maiden name | Ryan Ashley Malarkey |
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| Full name | Ryan Ashley Malarkey DiCristina |
| Other name | Ryan Ashley |
| Known as | Ryan Ashley |
| Notable work | Winner of Ink Master Season 8 (2016) and judge on Ink Master spin-off shows |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Fashion Institute of Technology, New York |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation from Fashion Institute of Technology, New York (2007) |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Cooking, shopping, collecting antique items |
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| Tattoo(s) | She has tattoos on various parts of her body. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Josh Balz |
| Marriage Date | October 2019 |
Family
| Husband/Spouse | Arlo DiCristina (tattoo artist) |
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| Siblings | Sister - She has two sisters, Autumn Hudson and Lauren Malarkey |
Career
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Favourites
| Destination | Mexico |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ryan Ashley Malarkey, a US tattoo artist, gained fame for winning Ink Master's eighth season in 2016. | |
| 2. Young Ryan had a keen interest in drawing and sketching. | |
| 3. Atheus Omni DiCristina, Ryan's son with Arlo, was born in May 2020. | |
| 4. Before marrying DiCristina in 2019, she was engaged to Josh Balz, ending their relationship amicably. | |
| 5. Inspired by her mother, Ryan transitioned from fashion design to tattoo artistry. | |
| 6. Aside from tattooing, she owns two unique shops in Pennsylvania. | |
| 7. Ryan made history as the first female winner of Ink Master in 2016, after only five years of tattooing. | |
| 8. She has appeared as a host and judge in various Ink Master spin-off shows. | |
| 9. Ryan enjoys traveling and exploring exotic destinations with her family. | |
| 10. She has graced the covers of Skin & Ink and Inked magazines. | |
| 11. Frequently invited to news channels, she has tattooed celebrities like Drew Barrymore. | |
| 12. In 2013, she and Balz opened The Strange and Unusual Oddities Parlor. | |
| 13. During her free time, she enjoys cooking and collecting antique items. | |
| 14. Ryan's nail art, smoking habit, and love for dogs are often seen on social media. | |
| 15. She specializes in black-and-gray designs with beadwork, lace detail, and ornamental jewels inspired by her fashion design background. | |
| 16. Co-owner of The Strange and Unusual Oddities Parlor, an antiques, taxidermy, and novelty shop with a private appointment-only tattoo studio. | |
| 17. Co-owns Elysium Studios, a tattoo parlor in a restored church in Grand Junction, Colorado, with her husband Arlo DiCristina. |
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