THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Season 2
LOVE SUCKS, BUT IT SURE TASTE GOOD!
TX DATE: 12th JULY 2011, Tuesday
TIME: 9.30pm
EPISODE: 22 episodes
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
Petaling Jaya, 27th July 2011 – Is your neck feeling a little sore? Must be because you’ve just been bitten! That’s right, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES is biting its way back on 8TV this July for another spectacular season that will have you wanting more of the oh so addictive Vampire love! The plot of the forbidden love between a young teenage girl and a hot Vampire hunk has certainly caught the attention of many young viewers.
Season two’s mythology has expanded to secondary characters becoming the most interesting people on the show, and a finale that will leave audience anxious for season three! THE VAMPIRE DIARIES season two will definitely bring you, new and unexpected friendships that will be forged, allies will become enemies, and hearts will be broken.
Based on a plot of two vampire brothers who are infatuated with the same beautiful girl and at the same time battling to control the fate of entire town, this new season complements season one, when Stefan (series star PAUL WESLEY) and Damon Salvatore (series star IAN SOMERHALDER) returned to their hometown, Mystic Falls, Virginia for different reasons. The two eventually fight for Elena (series star NINA DOBREV) who resembles Katherine (also series star NINA DOBREV) the beautiful but brutal vampire who the two brothers were both in love with in 1864.
The second season of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES also reveals the arrival of Elena’s double, the villainous Katherine Pierce and also the reasons for her return to Mystic Falls. The arrival of the heinous Katherine causes a thunder in the love triangle between Stefan, Elena and Damon. As for other residents of Mystic Falls, they are caught in between choosing sides and become victims to a new strain of danger.
Warewolves are certainly highlighted as a crucial element this season. Tyler’s uncle, Mason Lockwood, reveals himself as a warewolf when he arrives in town after the death of his brother, who is also Tyler’s father. Upon his arrival, Mason informs Tyler about the so-called “Lockwood curse” that has been running in their family for centuries and in order to activate the curse (“warewolf” gene), he or she must kill someone.
“THE VAMPIRE DIARIES has certainly plot out the true essence of the forbidden love between a teenager and a 100 over years old Vampire. It’s something about the relationship barrier between human beings and vampires that has caught the attention of millions of viewers around the world, especially our younger generation” says Airin Zainul, Group Manager of 8TV and ntv7.
The series stars Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert, Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore, Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore, Steven R. McQueen as Jeremy Gilbert, Sara Canning as Jenna Sommers, Katerina Graham as Bonnie Bennett, Candice Accola as Caroline Forbes, Zach Roerig as Matt Donovan, Michael Trevino as Tyler Lockwood and Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman.
Don’t forget to experience the 22 episodes of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, as it premiers on Tuesday, 12th of July 2011 at 9.30pm exclusively on 8TV. 8TV is also available on Astro’s Channel 708. Don’t forget, you can also catch your other favourite 8TV programmes, by simply logging on to mobile.8tv.com.my via your mobile phone or visit our official website at www.8tv.com.my / www.tonton.com.my.
CAST
NINA DOBREV
as ELENA GILBERT
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Date of birth: Jan 9, 1989
Place of birth: Sofia, Bulgaria
Height: 5′ 6½” (1.69 m)
In The CW’s hit drama, “The Vampire Diaries,” Nina Dobrev plays a double role, starring as Elena Gilbert, a beautiful young girl caught between two vampire brothers, and as Katherine Pierce, the ruthless vampire the brothers knew and loved in the nineteenth century.
Dobrev recently wrapped production on “The Killing Game,” with Kellan Lutz and Samuel L. Jackson. The film centers on a man (Lutz) who is kidnapped and forced into the world of modern gladiators. Dobrev plays Lutz’s wife. She will also be seen in Screen Gems’ “The Roommate,” with Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly.
Dobrev was last seen in Montecito Pictures’ “Chloe,” with Julianne Moore, Amanda Seyfried and Liam Neeson. Other past film credits includes “Fugitive Pieces,” with Ayelet Zurer and Rosamund Pike, “Away From Her,” with Julie Christie, and “The Poet.”
Television credits include lead roles on “DeGrassi: The Next Generation” and “MTV’s The All American Mall,” as well as a guest appearance on “Eleventh Hour.” She has also appeared in the television movies “Never Cry Werewolf” and “Too Young to Marry.”
Born in Bulgaria, Dobrev moved to Canada at the age of 2 and grew up in Toronto, Ontario. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California, and in Atlanta, Georgia, where “The Vampire Diaries” is filmed.
FUN FACTS
• In August 2009, Nina’s The Vampire Diaries co-star Ian Somerhalder encouraged her to buy an Audi car to help her get to and from the show’s film set in Atlanta.
• One of Nina’s hobbies is making jewelry. She plans on starting her own jewelry line in the future.
• Since she began filming for the CW series The Vampire Diaries in 2009, Nina and co-star Kayla Ewell have been sharing an apartment in Atlanta.
• Nina considers Rachel McAdams as her hero and idol. She also lists child rights advocate Craig Kielburger and veteran actress Meryl Streep among the people she admires.
• To keep in shape, Nina does everything in moderation and maintains a balance when in comes to exercise. She is also into Moksha yoga.
• Before being cast as the love interest of two vampires in CW’s The Vampire Diaries, Nina was a fan of the Twilight book series and dreamed of playing the part of Bella in the movie. She is also a huge follower of another vampire show, HBO’s True Blood.
• Nina is 5′ 6½” (1.69 m) tall. She has dark brown hair and dark brown eyes.
• Nina attended Wexford Collegiate, an arts school in Toronto. In 2007, she began her post-secondary studies at Ryerson University in Toronto, where she is majoring in Sociology. Nina also trained at the Dean Armstrong Acting Studio in Toronto, Ontario.
• Nina traveled to Kenya where she built a school with fellow Degrassi cast mates through Free the Children (a non-profit organization). She also wore a top promoting the cause towards the end of her movie, American Mall.
• She is fluent in Bulgarian, French, and English. For her role as Bella in the World War II drama Fugitive Pieces, Nina had to learn Yiddish phonetically.
• When not on set, she enjoys playing Rock Band and engages in water sports including swimming, windsurfing, wakeboarding, and scuba diving. Nina also loves to travel and often visits Europe. Among her other activities are playing volleyball, soccer, horseback riding, snowboarding and rock climbing.
• Nina has competed internationally representing Canada in Aesthetic Group Gymnastics. In 2005, she joined both the Senior World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark and the Junior World Championships in Plzen, Czech Republic.
• With acting being her true passion, Nina has shown love and talent for the other arts as well (dance, gymnastics, visual arts, theater, and music).
• In 2007, Nina dated actor and Degrassi co-star Daniel Clark. She is best friends with fellow CW talent and The Beautiful Life star Sara Paxton.
Filmography
2006 – Away from Her …as Monica
2007 – The Poet (Hearts of War) …as Rachel
2007 – Fugitive Pieces …as Bella
2007 – My Daughter’s Secret …as Justine
2008 – How She Move …as Tall Girl
2008 – Mookies Law …as Rosebella
2009 – Chloe …as Anna
2009 – You Got That Light …as Girl
2011 – The Roommate …as Maria
2011 – The Killing Game … (Originally known as Deathgames)
2012 – The Perks of Being a Wallflower …as Candace
Films For Television
2006 – Playing House …as Shania
2007 – Too Young to Marry …as Jessica
2008 – The American Mall …as Ally Shepherd
2008 – Never Cry Werewolf …as Loren Hansett
2009 – Degrassi Goes Hollywood …as Mia Jones
Television
2006-2009 – Degrassi: The Next Generation …as Mia Jones
2008 – The Border …as Maia
2009 – Eleventh Hour …as Grace Dahl
2009 – Merry Madagascar …Cupid the Reindeer
2009-Present – The Vampire Diaries …Elena Gilbert/Katherine Pierce
Awards
• Teen Choice Award, Choice TV: Female Breakout Star, 2010 (for The Vampire Diaries)
• Teen Choice Award, Choice TV: Actress (Fantasy/Sci-Fi), 2010 (for The Vampire Diaries)
NINA’S QUOTES: (if given a chance at immortality) I don’t know if I’d want it. I live a pretty cool life, so I’m happy where I am.
IAN SOMERHALDER
as DAMON SALVATORE
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BIRTH DATE: December 8, 1978
BIRTH PLACE: Covington, Louisiana
HOMETOWN: Covington, Louisiana
HEIGHT: 5’9
Ian Somerhalder plays Damon Salvatore, the elder and far more dangerous of two vampire brothers who share a long and bitter history, in The CW’s hit drama “The Vampire Diaries.” He has been nominated for a 2010 Teen Choice Award for “Choice TV Villain” for his portrayal of Damon.
Somerhalder is well known for his role as Boone on J.J. Abrams’ critically acclaimed drama “Lost.” He won the 2005 SAG Award as part of “Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series” and “Lost” won the 2005 Emmy Award for “Best Television Series – Drama.” The show was also nominated for the 2004 Golden Globe Award and the 2004 People’s Choice Award. Somerhalder returned to “Lost” for several episodes during its final season.
Somerhalder starred in the Sci Fi Channel’s “Lost City Raiders,” opposite James Brolin. “Lost City Raiders” premiered to record ratings. He also starred in the miniseries “Marco Polo,” playing the title character opposite Brian Dennehy and B.D Wong. Written by Ron Hutchinson, the film traces the Venetian adventurer’s journey to Mongolia, where he was an envoy to the court of Kubla Khan.
Other film credits include starring in Ellen Kanor’s “The Wake,” opposite Bijou Phillips; Aaron Wiederspahn’s “Sensation of Sight,” opposite David Strathairn and Jane Adams; Jim Sonzero’s “Pulse,” opposite Kristen Bell and Christina Milian; Roger Avary’s “The Rules of Attraction,” opposite James Van Der Beek, Kate Bosworth, Kip Pardue and Jessica Biel; Irwin Winkler’s “Life as a House,” opposite Hayden Christensen, Kevin Kline and Kristen Scott Thomas; Martin Guigui’s “Changing Hearts,” opposite Lauren Holly and Faye Dunaway; and Tony Giglio’s “In Enemy Hands,” opposite William H. Macy, Jeremy Sisto and Scott Caan.
On stage, Somerhalder starred off-Broadway in Trip Cullman’s “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead,” an “unauthorized parody” of Charles Schulz’ comic strip “Peanuts” that follows the travails of a grown up Charlie Brown and the original gang as their beloved beagle dies. Somerhalder co-starred with Eddie Kaye Thomas, Eliza Dushku, America Ferrera, Ari Graynor and Logan Marshall-Green.
Somerhalder’s other television credits include HBO’s “Tell Me You Love Me,” the TV movie “Anatomy of a Hate Crime,” a leading role in The WB series “Young Americans,” and guest starring roles in “CSI,” “CSI: Miami,” “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Smallville.”
Fun Facts
• Very first modeling job was with Ralph Lauren.
• Enjoys floaty, dreamy, well-orchestrated rock music.
• Won a Young Hollywood Award, a Teen Choice Award, and a Screen Actor’s Guild award.
• Has described himself as a clean freak and has confessed to taking up to three showers a day.
• First man to be named the Most Beautiful man of the month by mostbeautifulman.com, in November 2000.
• Enjoys yoga, baseball, western horseback riding, archery, football and cycling.
• Has a shiba inu dog and two cats.
• Favorite color is turquoise.
• “Somerhalder,” comes from his adoptive great grandfather. His biological great grandfather was a wealthy, English, land owner named Hull. When Mr. Hull got one of his Mistresses pregnant, he paid his immigrant worker to marry the woman. They gave the baby the name Somerhalder.
• Played varsity soccer and baseball.
• Attended Catholic school.
• Was compared to looking like “a young Rob Lowe” by Rosie O’Donnell on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”
Filmography
Film:
1998 – Celebrity
2001 – Life as a House as Josh
2002 – Changing Hearts as Jason Kelly
2002 – The Rules of Attraction as Paul Denton
2004 – In Enemy Hands as U.S.S. Swordfish: Danny Miller
2004 – The Old Man and the Studio as Matt Recess
2006 – National Lampoon’s TV: The Movie
2006 – Pulse as Dexter
2006 – The Sensation of Sight as Drifter
2008 – The Lost Samaritan as William Archer
2008 – Lost City Raiders as Jack Kubiak
2009 – Wake as Tyler
2009 – The Tournament as Miles Slade
2010 – How to Make Love to a Woman as Daniel
2011 – Cradlewood as Josh
Television:
1997 – The Big Easy as I.Q.
1999 – Now and Again as Brian
2000 – Young Americans as Hamilton Fleming
2001 – Anatomy of a Hate Crime as Russell Henderson
2002 – CSI: Las Vegas as Tony Del Nagro
2003 – Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Charlie Baker
2003 – CSI: Miami as Ricky Murdoch
2004 – Fearless as Jordan Gracie
2004 – Smallville as Adam Knight
2007 – Marco Polo as Marco Polo
2007 – Tell Me You Love Me as Nick
2008 – Lost City Raiders as Jack Kubiak
2009 – Fireball as Lee Cooper
2004–2010 – Lost as Boone Carlyle
2009–present – The Vampire Diaries as Damon Salvatore
Quotes
• I have a million acquaintances but just two or three true friends. I can’t hide anything from them.
• I kind of think too much, I try do too many things at once.
• I realized I had to stop modeling and start studying to be an actor, which I’d wanted to be since I was about six.
• My mom made my baby food and had me on blue-green alga probably since I was in third grade. I never had sugar. I never got to have white bread or any white-flour products.
PAUL WESLEY
as STEFAN SALVATORE
BIRTH DATE: July 23, 1982
BIRTH PLACE: New Brunswick, New Jersey
HOMETOWN: Marlboro, New Jersey
HEIGHT: 6′ ¾”
Paul Wesley stars as Stefan Salvatore, a vampire struggling to live at peace with human beings, in The CW’s new drama “The Vampire Diaries.”
Wesley was last seen in “Killer Movie,” which premiered at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival. He played Jake Tanner, a young director who is sent to a remote town to direct a reality series and senses something is not quite right when, one by one, his crew goes missing. His film credits also include “Peaceful Warrior,” opposite Nick Nolte, and the cult favorite “Roll Bounce.”
In the summer of 2007, Wesley starred in “Fallen,” the four-part miniseries based on the hit book series by Tom Sniegoski, chronicling the journey of an 18-year-old (Wesley) who struggles to come to terms with his newly discovered identity as he is drawn into a world where angels – good and evil – walk among us.
Wesley has had recurring roles on television shows such as “24,” “Everwood,” “American Dreams,” and “8 Simple Rules,” to name a few. He was seen as a series regular in “Wolf Lake,” and guest starred on “Law & Order: SVU,” “Shark” and Cold Case.”
Born and raised in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Wesley currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where “The Vampire Diaries” films, and Los Angeles, California.
Fun Facts
• Paul’s primetime series debut came in 2001 when he portrayed Luke Cates in “Wolf Lake.”
• Paul had a lead role in the 2002 show “Young Aurthor” which was never picked up.
• Paul was nominated in the YoungStar Awards Best Young Actor/Performance in a Daytime TV Series category for his role on “Guiding Light.”
• Paul has said he has issues sleeping and that he doesn’t very often.
• Pauls storyline as Lucas Luthor in “Smallville” was meant to be legnthier, however, he was already signed with another series pilot which was never picked up.
• Paul has expressed an interest in working behind scenes as a writer and director.
• He got the chance to snowboard, as the series is filmed in a Utah location.
• Paul’s favorite city is New York. He loves to travel.
• Originally, Paul read for the role of Damon Salvatore on “The Vampire Diaries.”
• As a teenager Paul had a tattoo he hated. It is now covered by a rose.
• Paul has confessed to being a former troublemaker.
• On “The Vampire Diaries,” Paul has noted his favorite scene to be the moment before Stefan and Elena make love for the first time.
• When he’s not working, Paul engages in ice hockey, snowboarding, and playing the guitar
• Paul is of Polish descent and resided in Poland for some of his childhood.
• Paul endorsed a Youth Smoking Prevention commercial in 1999.
• Paul has won two Teen Choice Awards for his role as Stefan on “The Vampire Diaries.”
• Paul has a very good relationship with his family and has said to be close with his parents.
• Paul would love to work with Meryl Streep and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
• Paul is married to Torrey Devitto from Pretty Little Liars.
Filmography
FILM:
- Minority Report (uncredited, 2002)
- The Last Run (2004)
- Roll Bounce (2005)
- Cloud 9 (2006)
- Lenexa, 1 Mile (2006)
- Peaceful Warrior (2006)
- Killer Movie (2008)
- Elsewhere (2009)
- Beneath the Blue (2010)
TELEVISION:
- Guiding Light (regular, 1999-2001)
- Wolf Lake (regular, 2001-2002)
- American Dreams (recurring, 2002-2005)
- 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter (recurring, 2003-2004)
- Everwood (recurring, 2003-2004)
- Fallen (recurring, 2007)
- Cane (recurring, 2007)
- Army Wives (recurring, 2008-2009)
- 24 (recurring, 2009-2010)
- The Vampire Diaries (regular, 2009-present
STEVEN R. MCQUEEN
as JEREMY GILBERT
BIRTHDATE: July 13, 1988
BIRTH PLACE: Los Angeles, California
PARENTS: Stacey Toten and Chad McQueen
HOMETOWN: Los Angeles, California
Steven R. McQueen stars as Jeremy Gilbert, a troubled teen on a dangerous and self-destructive path since the death of his parents, in The CW’s new drama, “The Vampire Diaries.”
McQueen has already built an impressive resume of television appearances. He had a recurring role as a musical prodigy on the drama “Everwood,” and a leading role in the Disney Channel movie “Minutemen.” His guest-starring roles have included series such as “CSI: Miami,” “Without a Trace,” “Numbers” and “Threshold.”
On the big screen, McQueen appeared in the independent film “Club Soda,” for which he won the Beverly Hills Film Festival Audience Award for Best Actor. He also has a leading role in the upcoming sci-fi action film “Piranha 3-D,” with Elizabeth Shue and Jerry O’Connell.
McQueen is skilled in martial arts, ice hockey, kickboxing and horseback riding.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, McQueen is the grandson of actor Steve McQueen. He has recently relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, for the filming of “The Vampire Diaries.”
Fun Facts
• Steven is the grandson of actor Steve McQueen and actress Neile Adams.
• Steven’s parents Chad McQueen and Stacey Toten are divorced.
• Steven’s step father is former hockey player Luc Robitaille.
• Steven has a celebrity crush on Elisa Cuthbert.
• Steven’s talent is playing the harmonica.
• Steven has reported to be very close friends with his Vampire Diaries on-screen love interest, and co-star Malese Jow.
• Steven loves to visit the IMDB website.
• Steven dated Chelsea Staub. They broke up they day before “Minutemen” began filming.
• When he’s not working Steven enjoys improving his skills in martial arts, ice hockey, kickboxing and horseback riding.
• Steven is good friends with Cody Kennedy.
• For his performance in Club Soda Steven won a Beverly Hills Film Festival award for “Best Male Performance.”
• If Steven could have any superpower it would be that he “could run anywhere at any time and kind of just escape.”
• Steven’s first kiss took place at a Hawaiian dance in the fifth grade.
• Steven loves the television series “Dexter.”
• Steven became very close with his cast mates on the set of “Minutemen.”
• Steven has said he would want to meet Bruce Lee if he could travel back in time.
• Steven began acting at the age of seventeen.
• For a first date Steven says his idea is completely random.
• Samuel L. Jackson is who Steven would cast in a movie based on his life.
• Steven is a self-confessed “comic book nerd.”
• Steven would love to trade places with Alexander the Great or John Lennon for a day.
• In-N-Out and Taco Bell are Steven’s favorite fast food joints.
• Steven is confused by girls wearing Eskimo jackets as a fashion statement.
• Steven played alot of video games during his teenage years.
• After landing the role of Jeremy Gilbert on The Vampire Diaries, Steven began a special diet and a weightlifting workout program.
Filmography
FILM:
- Club Soda (2006)
- Stories USA (2006)
- Piranha (2010)
TELEVISION:
- Everwood (recurring, 2005-2006)
- The Vampire Diaries (regular, 2009-present)
SARA CANNING
as JENNA SOMMERS
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BIRTHDATE: July 14, 1987
BIRTH PLACE: Gander, Newfoundland, Canada
HOMETOWN: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
Sara Canning plays Jenna Sommers, the young aunt trying to care for her teenage niece and nephew after the death of their parents, on The CW’s hit drama “The Vampire Diaries.”
In the 2010 film “Black Field,” Canning plays the title role of an 1800′s Scottish émigré living in the untamed Canadian wilderness who finds herself caught in a dangerous love triangle. “Black Field” premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival and won Best Feature at the Female Eye Film Festival 2010. It was released internationally in June 2010.
Canning’s love of performing began at a very young age; she was a competitive figure skater for much of her childhood and early adolescence. Later, she graduated from the Vancouver Film School’s prestigious acting program.
Canning made her professional acting debut in the stage production of “1984″ at the Citadel Theater in Edmonton, Alberta. She soon began working steadily in television, with guest starring roles in series like “Smallville” and “Kyle XY.” Feature film roles swiftly followed, in projects such as “Slap Shot 3″ and “Come Dance at My Wedding.”
Her breakthrough role came with the cable film “Taken in Broad Daylight.” In the based-on-a-true story movie, she starred as Anne Sluti, a teen whose bravery and intelligence led the police to locate her captor after she was abducted from a shopping mall by a deranged killer, played by James Van Der Beek.
Beyond performing, Canning’s passions also include other aspects of entertainment. In 2008, she wrote and produced an independent film, which was developed as her student thesis project. Extracurricular activities include hot yoga, hiking, snowboarding, writing, painting and reading.
Caning was born in Gander, Newfoundland and resides in Atlanta, Georgia, during filming of “The Vampire Diaries.”
Fun Facts
• She is a graduate of Vancouver Film School.
• Was a 1800′s Scottish émigré “Black Field” that won Best Feature at the Female Eye Film Festival 2010
• Was a competitive figure skater when she was younger.
• Made her professional acting debut in the stage production of “1984″ at the Citadel Theater in Edmonton, Alberta.
• In 2008, she wrote and produced an independent film.
• Enjoys hot yoga, hiking, snowboarding, writing, painting and reading.
Filmography
FILM:
- Black Field (2009)
TELEVISION:
- Smallville (recurring, 2008)
- Kyle XY (guest, 2009)
- The Vampire Diaries (regular, 2009-present)
KAT GRAHAM
as BONNIE BENNETT
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BIRTHDATE: September 5,1989
BIRTH PLACE: Geneva, Switzerland
HOMETOWN: Los Angeles, California
HEIGHT: 5’6½”
Kat Graham stars as Bonnie Bennett, a powerful witch whose life and friendships have been turned upside down by the arrival of two vampire brothers, in The CW’s new drama “The Vampire Diaries.”
Born in Geneva, Switzerland, Graham speaks four languages, and was exposed to different cultures from an early age. Her father, Joseph, was a music executive. Her grandfather was a United Nations Ambassador from Liberia. The family moved to Los Angeles, California when Graham was 4 years old.
Graham began doing commercials at the age of 6, appearing in spots for Barbie, K-Mart, Pop Tarts, and Edison. Her first big break came when she replaced a young Christina Milian as the host of the series “Movie Surfers.” Her television credits include guest spots on such shows as “Joan of Arcadia,” “Like Family,” “Grounded For Life,” “Lizzie McGuire,” “CSI: Las Vegas,” “The O.C.,” “Malcolm in The Middle,” “Strong Medicine” and “Hannah Montana.”
At the age of 15, Graham was chosen by choreographer Fatima to perform at the BET Awards as a background dancer for Lil’ Bow Wow. That experience led to other stints as a background dancer for Missy Elliott, Pharrell, Jamie Foxx, and choreographers Hi Hat and Michael Rooney.
In addition to her acting and dancing abilities, Graham wrote and sang a song titled “Derailed,” which was featured in a Jean-Claude Van Damme movie. At 17, Kat was selected by the Coca-Cola Company as part of an international campaign to market their soft drink Fanta. While promoting the campaign as a member of the “Fantanas” (as Capri/Strawberry), Graham simultaneously completed her degree in recording engineering. She recently finished a world tour with The Black-Eyed Peas, and her voice is featured on Will.I.Am’s solo release “Songs About Girls” (“I Got It From My Mama”) and “The Donque Song,” featuring Snoop Dogg.
Graham was seen in the film “17 Again,” with Zac Efron and Matthew Perry. Her upcoming film projects include a starring role in Universal’s “Honey2,” and Screen Gems’ “The Roommate,” with Leighton Meester of “Gossip Girl.”
Fun Facts
• Lives by the motto: ‘What would you attempt to do, if you knew you could not fail?’
• “nosce te ipsum,” tattooed on Kat’s inner left wrist means “know thyself,” in Latin.
• First single “Boyfriends Back,” was in 2009.
• Fluent in English, French, and Spanish. She can also speak a bit of Hebrew and Portugese.
• Favorite books are: Catcher in the Rye, Guy Oseary’s On The Record, Angela’s Ashes, and Autobiography of a Yogi.
• Believes in ghosts and loves dressing up for Halloween.
• Her father is a music executive and the Godfather to two of Quincy Jones’ children.
• Kat’s first role was in the 1998 movie “The Parent Trap,” as Jackie.
Filmography
FILM:
- The Parent Trap (1998)
- Johnson Family Vacation (2004)
- 17 Again (2009)
TELEVISION:
- Hannah Montana (recurring, 2008-2009)
- The Vampire Diaries (regular, 2009-present)
CANDICE ACCOLA
as CAROLINE FORBES
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BIRTHDATE: May 13, 1987
BIRTHPLACE & HOMETOWN: Edgewood, Florida
HEIGHT: 5’8″
Candice Accola stars as Caroline Forbes, a young woman searching for friendship, love and her place in the world, in The CW’s hit drama “The Vampire Diaries.”
Accola was last seen in the smash hit “Juno,” opposite Ellen Page and Michael Cera. She also starred in “Deadgirl,” the independent horror film that was met with much critical attention and internet buzz at the Toronto Film Festival in 2008. The film will be in limited release in the summer of 2009. On television, she has had guest starring roles in The CW’s “Supernatural” and “Greek,” as well as “How I Met Your Mother.”
Accola is best known for her musical talents, and she provided backup vocals in “Hannah Montana: the Movie,” as well as touring with the “Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana Best of Both Worlds” tour in 2008. Prior to that, she achieved success in her music career after being signed to a record deal at the age of 16. Her music has garnered international success and she continues to record and write her own music.
In the spring of 2010, she became passionately involved with the charity Turn the Corner, a foundation dedicated to awareness and education about Lyme disease. After reconnecting with a childhood friend chronically afflicted with the disease, Accola has spent much of her free time educating others about the symptoms, treatments and problems association with the disease.
Accola was born and raised in Orlando, Florida, and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where “the Vampire Diaries” films.
FUN FACTS
• Was given the nickname Candy Cola by her cast mates on “The Vampire Diaries.”
• First album titled, “It’s Always the Innocent Ones,” was released in Japan in 2008.
• At age sixteen, Candice signed her first record deal with Maverick Records.
• Her father is a cardio-vascular and thoracic surgeon & becoming a homemaker, her mother was an environmental engineer.
• Was a backup singer for Miley Cyrus on Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour.
• Actively brings attention to the severity of Lyme disease. A close friend of hers suffers from the disease.
• Was in the top ten of the 25th Annual BURRN! Readers’ Pop Poll, Japans top-selling music magazine.
• First was a guest appearance in the hit tv show “How I Met Your Mother” (2007)
Filmography
FILM:
- Pirate Camp (2007)
- Juno (2007)
- On the Doll (2007)
- X’s & O’s (2007)
- Deadgirl (2008)
- The Truth About Angels (2009)
- Kingshighway (2010)
TELEVISION:
- How I Met Your Mother (guest, 2007)
- Supernatural (guest, 2009)
- Greek (guest, 2009)
- The Vampire Diaries (regular, 2009-present)
- Drop Dead Diva (guest, 2010)
ZACH ROERIG
as MATT DONOVAN
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BIRTHDATE: February 22, 1985
BIRTH PLACE: Montpelier, Ohio
SIBLINGS: 1 Sister – Emily (younger)
HOMETOWN: Montpelier, Ohio
HEIGHT: 5′ 11
In The CW’s hit drama, “The Vampire Diaries,” Zach Roerig stars as Matt Donovan, an all-American guy struggling to do the right thing in a town full of mystery and violence.
Many viewers will remember Roerig from his recent high-profile arc as Tyra’s (Adrianne Palicki) bad boy beau, rodeo star Cash, on the critically acclaimed drama “Friday Night Lights.”
While 2009 marks Roerig’s true introduction into primetime television, he is no stranger to hard, steady work. Born and raised Northwestern Ohio, Zach assisted in his family business and played competitive sports, including football and wrestling. Growing up in a small, rural town, Roerig has always been avid outdoorsman. In his later years of high school, he caught the acting bug and began commuting to Cleveland (the closest big city) to begin formal training. Upon graduation Zach moved to New York to pursue his dream of a career as an actor.
Within a matter of months, he landed the role of Casey Hughes on the daytime serial “As the World Turns,” where he made such an impression on the producers and fans that he was soon offered a long-term contract. His two-year stint on the soap allowed him to continue to hone his craft while enjoying steady work as an actor.
Shortly after leaving “As The World Turns,” Roerig made his feature film debut in the ensemble comedy “The Assassination of a High School President.” The film, which stars Bruce Willis, was an official selection at The 2008 Sundance Film Festival. This summer, Roerig completed a lead role the independent feature film “Strawberry Wine,” and also served as one of the film’s executive producers.
Roerig currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where “The Vampire Diaries” is filming.
FUN FACTS
• Made his acting debut in a 2004 episode of TV series “Law & Order.”
• Actor Justin Bruening, is a very good friend of Zach’s. He is also his old roomate.
• Rather than drama roles, Zach prefers comedy.
• Enjoys long boarding, snowboarding and playing drums.
• Most Sought After Male for 2003, Zach was awarded by the International Modeling And Talent Association.
• Wrestled and played football at Montpelier High School.
• Moved to New York three days after graduating high school to pursue a career in acting.
Filmography
FILM:
- Flutter Kick (2005)
- Tie A Yellow Ribbon (2007)
- Dear Me (2008)
- Assassination of a High School President (2008)
- Official Selection (2008)
TELEVISION:
- As The World Turns (regular, 2005-2007)
- One Life to Live (regular, 2007)
- Friday Night Lights (recurring, 2008-2009)
- The Vampire Diaries (regular, 2009-present)
MICHAEL TREVINO
as TYLER LOCKWOOD
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BIRTHDATE: January 5, 1985
BIRTHPLACE: Montebello, California
HOMETOWN: Montebello, California, Valencia, California
HEIGHT: 5’9″
Michael Trevino plays Taylor Lockwood, a volatile young man who doesn’t yet understand what the future holds for him, in The CW’s hit drama “The Vampire Diaries.”
Born to Mexican parents in Valencia, California, Trevino was raised mainly in East Los Angeles. Once he discovered his passion for acting, he enrolled at Playhouse West for theater studies. One of his first jobs was an Old Navy Commercial. Since then, Trevino has had guests spots in various shows, including “Charmed,” “Summerland,” “Bones,” “90210,” “The Mentalist” and “CSI: Miami.” Most recently he had a five-episode guest spot on “The Riches,” co-starring Minnie Driver and Eddie Izzard. In 2007, he was selected to play Jimmy Smits’ oldest son Jaime on the family drama “Cane.”
In the past year, Trevino was one of the leads in the Hallmark movie “Love Finds a Home,” which also starred Patty Duke. He has also completed work on “The Factory,” a motion picture starring John Cusack, set to be in theaters in 2010.
An avid sportsman, Trevino enjoys football, surfing, body boarding, snowboarding and deep sea fishing. He is also a talented dancer.
Trevino now divides his time between Los Angeles and Atlanta, Georgia, where “The Vampire Diaries” films.
FUN FACTS
• First television role was as a guest star on the series “Summerland,” in 2005.
• Enjoys action and adventure. He welcomes a challenge.
• Enjoys horseback riding and hiking.
• Played football in high school.
• If he wasn’t an actor he would be a lawyer. Growing up he wanted to studied marine biology and start a career at seaworld.
• Favorite shows to catch up on are “Dexter,” “Modern Family,” and “The Office.”
• As a child Michael spoke spanish fluently. When his mother returned to work he spent most of his days with his babysitter who only spoke English.
Filmography
TELEVISION:
- Cane (regular, 2007)
- The Riches (recurring, 2007-2008)
- 90210 (recurring, 2008)
- The Vampire Diaries (regular, 2009-present)
MATT DAVIS
as ALARIC SALTZMAN
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BIRTH NAME: Matthew W. Davis
BIRTH DATE: May 8, 1978
BIRTH PLACE: Salt Lake City, Utah
HEIGHT: 6′ 1″
Matt Davis plays Alaric Saltzman, the vampire hunter who has become an unlikely ally for the Salvatore brothers, in The CW’s new hit drama “The Vampire Diaries.”
On the big screen, Davis is well-known for his role in the hit film, “Legally Blonde,” where he played Warner Huntington III, the boyfriend who dumps Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon), thereby motivating her to follow him to Harvard Law School. Davis also appeared in Michael Bay’s blockbuster, “Pearl Harbor,” “Blue Crush, directed by John Stockwell, and “Seeing Other People, directed by Wallace Wolodarsky. He starred in the comedy “Finding Bliss,” opposite Leelee Sobieski, the WWII drama “Below,” with Bruce Greenwood and Zach Galifianakis, and in Joel Schumacher’s Vietnam drama “Tigerland,” with Colin Farrell.
Additional film credits include “Heights,” with Glenn Close and James Marsden, “Waiting for Forever,” with Rachel Bilson and Nikki Blonsky, and “S. Darko,” with Elizabeth Berkley and Ed Westwick.
On television, Davis was a regular on the series “What About Brian?” and had a recurring role in the critically acclaimed drama “Damages.” He was a guest star in “Law & Order: SVU” and appeared in the pilot “Limelight.”
Davis currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where “The Vampire Diaries” films.
Fun Facts
• Worked as a pizza delivery boy prior to his discovery
• Attended Woods Cross High School in Woods Cross, Utah
• Known for “Legally Blonde”, “Tigerland”, “Pearl Harbor”, “Blue Crush”
• Has starred in the ABC drama What About Brian (2006–2007) as lawyer Adam Hillman
Filmography
FILM:
- Tigerland (2000)
- Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000)
- Pearl Harbor (2001)
- Legally Blonde (2001)
- Lone Star State of Mind (2002)
- Blue Crush (2002)
- Below (2002)
- Something Better (2003)
- Seeing Other People (2004)
- Shadow of Fear (2004)
- Heights (2005)
- Into the Sun (2005)
- BloodRayne (2005)
- Mentor (2006)
- Wasting Away (2007)
- Finding Bliss (2009)
- S. Darko (2009)
- Waiting for Forever (2010)
TELEVISION:
- What About Brian (regular, 2006-2007)
- Damages (recurring, 2009-2010)
- The Vampire Diaries (regular, 2009-present)
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