CW_Channel: 2011-11-06

NINA DOBREV
as ELENA GILBERT

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. For her portrayal of Elena / Katherine, Dobrev was awarded the Teen Choice Award for "Choice TV Actress Fantasy / Sci Fi in 2011 and 2010.

In film, Dobrev has just wrapped production on the Summit Entertainment film "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," written and directed by Stephen Chbosky. The film, based on the novel published in 1999, tells the story of an introverted freshman named Charlie (played by Logan Lerman), who learns about everything from drug use to suicide after being taken under the wings of his step-siblings. Dobrev will play Charlie's older sister in the film, which will be released in 2012. She has also finished 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 the wife of Lutz's character.

Dobrev was last seen in Screen Gems' "The Roommate," with Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly. Other past film credits include Montecito Pictures' "Chloe," with Julianne Moore, Amanda Seyfried and Liam Neeson, "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 Atlanta, Georgia, where "The Vampire Diaries" is filmed.

PAUL WESLEY
as STEFAN SALVATORE

Paul Wesley stars as Stefan Salvatore, the younger of two vampire brothers who share a long and bitter history, in The CW's hit drama "The Vampire Diaries."

Over the years, Wesley has distinguished himself as one of Hollywood's hottest up-and-coming actors. He recently completed production on "The Baytown Disco," a crime dramedy in which he stars opposite Billy Bob Thornton and Andre Braugher. The picture recently wrapped shooting in Louisiana in May of this year and will be in theaters in 2012.

Prior to joining "The Vampire Diaries," Wesley had many memorable roles during the course of his over-a-decade-long career. Film credits include "Peaceful Warrior," opposite Nick Nolte, cult favorite "Roll Bounce" and Agnieszka Holland's HBO film "Shot in the Heart," among others.

His vast range of television credits include well-received recurring roles on series such as "Everwood," "American Dreams," "8 Simple Rules" and "24." He starred opposite Bryan Cranston in the highly rated "Fallen," a six-part miniseries based on the hit books by Tom Sniegoski. The story chronicles the journey of a young man (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.

He currently resides in Los Angeles and Atlanta, where he continues filming on "The Vampire Diaries."

CANDICE ACCOLA
as CAROLINE FORBES

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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 back up 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.

CHACE CRAWFORD
as NATE ARCHIBALD

Chace Crawford stars as Nate Archibald in The CW's hit drama "Gossip Girl," from Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage ("The OC"), based on the tremendously popular book series about privileged teenagers in New York City.
Crawford is currently in production on Lionsgate's ensemble romantic comedy "What To Expect When You're Expecting." Kirk Jones ("Waking Ned Devine," "Nanny McPhee") is directing the film based on the book by Heidi Murkoff. The film is a modern look at love through the eyes of four interconnected couples experiencing the thrills and surprises of having a baby, and ultimately coming to understand the universal truth that no matter what you plan for, life doesn't always deliver what's expected. The movie will be released on May 11, 2012.

He recently wrapped production on Bruce Beresford's film, "Peace, Love and Misunderstanding," in which he will star opposite Catherine Keener and Jane Fonda. The movie follows a Gotham lawyer (Keener) who retreats to the farmhouse owned by her hippie mother (Fonda) after her husband asks for a divorce. Crawford will play an anti-war butcher who captures the romantic interest of the daughter of Keener's character.

Crawford will next star opposite Katie Holmes in a romantic comedy called "Responsible Adults." He is also attached to play the role of an accused South African murderer in "The House of Gun," an independent film adaptation of an acclaimed novel from Nobel Prize-winner Nadine Gordimer. Pierce Brosnan is attached to play Crawford's father.

In 2010, Crawford starred in Joel Schumacher's "Twelve," based on the novel by Nick McDowell. He portrays White Mike, a young drug dealer whose high-rolling life is dismantled in the wake of his cousin's murder when his best friend is arrested for the crime. The film co-stars Emma Roberts, 50 Cent and Ellen Barkin.

Crawford grew up in Plano, Texas. He moved to Los Angeles to attend Pepperdine University. His first big break came when he landed the role of Tyler Simms in the film "The Covenant."

Currently, Crawford splits his time between Los Angeles and New York City.

Biography

BLAKE LIVELY

as SERENA VAN DER WOODSEN

Blake Lively stars as Serena van der Woodsen in The CW's hit drama "Gossip Girl," from Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (executive producers of "The OC"), based on the tremendously popular book series about privileged teenagers in New York City. Lively has won three Teen Choice Awards for her performance in the series.

Lively will next be seen on the big screen opposite Chloe Moretz and Eddie Redmayne in the indie drama "Hick," premiering at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. She recently appeared opposite Ryan Reynolds in Warner Bros. '"Green Lantern," as well as opposite Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner and Jon Hamm in "The Town," a critically acclaimed Boston-set crime drama that Affleck also directed. Her roles in the two films helped her garner the 2011 CinemaCon "Breakthrough Performer of the Year" award. Lively recently wrapped production on Oliver Stone's "Savages," the highly anticipated dramatic thriller in which she stars, set for release in fall of 2012.

In November 2009, Lively starred in Rebecca Miller's "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee," with Robin Wright Penn and Maria Bello. She had her film debut in 2005 as Bridget in the Warner Bros. hit "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," and then reprised her role in the film's sequel, "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2," in August 2008. Lively also appeared on the big screen starring alongside Justin Long and Jonah Hill in Universal's "Accepted," directed by Steve Pink (writer of "High Fidelity"), as well as the independent feature "Elvis & Annabelle," starring opposite Max Minghella and Mary Steenburgen.

Lively currently serves as Official Ambassador to Chanel's Mademoiselle handbag line, for which she appears in a campaign shot by Karl Lagerfeld.