Kayla Ewell(born August 27, 1985) is an American actress known for her roles on television asCaitlin RamirezonCBS's long-runningsoap operaThe Bold and the Beautiful,as Maureen Sampson onNBC'sFreaks and Geeks,and asVicki DonovanonThe CW'sThe Vampire Diaries.
Kayla Ewell | |
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 Ewell in Los Angeles in 2012 | |
| Born | August 27, 1985[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editEwell was born inLong Beach, California,and raised inSeal Beach.[2]She studied dance, singing, and acting at the Orange County Song & Dance Company inWestminster, California.[2]Ewell was spotted by atalent agentwhile taking an acting class around 1999, and asked to go on an audition.[3]
Career
editEwell first appeared on the television seriesFreaks and Geeksin 2000, playing Maureen Sampson in the episode "Carded and Discarded",directed byJudd Apatow.[2]She starred on thesoap operaThe Bold and the Beautifulfrom 2004–2005, and has guest-starred on the TV seriesThe O.C.,Boston Public,Veronica Mars,Close to HomeandEntourage.She had a role in the filmJust My Luck,starringLindsay Lohan,and inMaterial Girls,starringHilaryandHaylie Duff,in 2006. She had a starring role in the filmSenior Skip Day.
Ewell co-starred inThe CWtelevision seriesThe Vampire Diariesfor the first seven episodes in 2009. Ewell described her character,Vicki Donovan,toStarmagazine as "a really slutty high school student", and "a troublemaker".[4]Vicki was the first human on the series turned into a vampire. Ewell was killed off the show when her character was staked in the heart by Stefan (Paul Wesley) in order to save Elena (Nina Dobrev) in theHalloween-themed episode "Haunted".[5]Ewell hinted in November 2009 that she was still under contract for the role and might return to the show, but series creator,Kevin Williamson,stated that there were no plans to bring her back.[6]Her character did return however in several episodes as a ghost on the “other side”, she featured in the finale of thesecond season,the start ofseason 3and was a major feature role in the series finale ofThe Vampire Diaries (season 8)when she is briefly brought back from the dead by the titular Vampire Katherine Pierce to help her destroy the town of mystic falls.[7][8]
Ewell played a children's fashion designer in the 2011Hallmark ChannelTV movie,Keeping Up With The Randalls,alongsideThad Luckinbill,Roma Downey,Marion Rossand McKenna Jones.[9]She next appeared on theA&Etelevision series,The Glades,that year, as a waitress suspected of murder in the episode "Beached".[10]In 2012, she guest starred alongsideGabrielle Dennison theTNTdrama,Franklin & Bash,playing a Navy sailor facing acourt-martial.[11]Ewell starred oppositeAustin StowellandDanny Gloverin the 2013Hallmark Movie Channelfilm,Shuffelton’s Barbershop,as Norma, acountry musicsinger and songwriter. The film was named after a 1950sNorman Rockwellpainting that featuredbluegrassmusicians playing in a barbershop.[12]
Ewell starred in the horror filmThe Demented(2013) alongsideSarah ButlerandMichael Welch.[13]She also starred in the 2014Lifetimemovie,Deadly Daycare,withChristy Carlson Romano.In April 2016, Ewell began filming the feature,2 Years and 8 Days,withRyan MerrimaninNew Mexico.[14]The film, retitled2 Years of Lovewas released on January 24, 2017.
She portrayed Nora Truman (formerly named Mara) in The CW 2019 television seriesRoswell, New Mexico.In 2020, Ewell guest starred on CW'sBatwomanas the DC comics villainNocturna.[15]
Personal life
editAs of 2009, Ewell lives inLos Angeles,California.In 2000 she toldSophisticatemagazine that she enjoyspainting,rock climbing,andrappellingin her free time.[16]She also includesdancingandwhitewater raftingamong her hobbies. She was on her high school'ssurfingteam.
In May 2015, she got engaged to actor and modelTanner Novlan.[17][18]The couple married on September 12, 2015.[19]
In March 2019, Ewell announced that she and her husband were expecting their first child.[20]On July 16, 2019, Ewell gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Poppy.[21]In February 2022, Ewell announced that she and her husband were expecting their second child.[22]On June 6, 2022, Ewell gave birth to their second child, a son named Jones.[23]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Just My Luck | Janet the Bank Teller | |
| Material Girls | Fabiella Receptionist | ||
| 2008 | Senior Skip Day | Cara | Direct-to-videofilm |
| Impact Point | Jen Crowe | ||
| 2009 | Fired Up | Margot Jane Lindsworth-Calligan | |
| 2013 | The Demented | Taylor | |
| 2016 | Clandestine Dynasty | Agent Carol | Short film; also as associate producer |
| 2017 | 2 Years of Love | Samantha Grey | |
| Sweet Sweet Summertime | Jenna Southerland | ||
| 2018 | A Friend's Obsession | Kate | |
| The Creatress | Lacey | ||
| 2021 | Agent II | Billy | post-production |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Profiler | Faith Cleary | Episode: "The Long Way Home" |
| Freaks and Geeks | Maureen Sampson | 3 episodes | |
| 2004 | Boston Public | Dianne | 2 episodes |
| 2004–2005 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Caitlin Ramirez | Regular role, 135 episodes |
| 2005 | The O.C. | Casey | 3 episodes |
| 2006 | Veronica Mars | Angie Dahl | Episode: "I Am God" |
| Close to Home | Cindy Robinson | Episode: "Homecoming" | |
| 2007–2008 | Entourage | Amy | 3 episodes |
| 2009 | Bones | Alyssa Howland | Episode: "The Salt in the Wounds" |
| 2009-2011, 2014, 2017 | The Vampire Diaries | Vicki Donovan | Main role (season 1); recurring role (season 3); guest star (seasons 2, 5, 8) |
| 2010 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Bettina Clark | Episode: "Take My Life, Please" |
| Scoundrels | Chantelle Hazenby | Episode: "Birds of a Feather Flock Together" | |
| 2010–2011 | House | Nika | Episodes: "Small Sacrifices","Carrot or Stick" |
| 2011 | Keeping Up with the Randalls | Alicia Crosby | Television movie |
| The Glades | Maggie Bauman | Episode: "Beached" | |
| 2012 | Franklin & Bash | Monica Ward | Episode: "Summer Girls" |
| 2013 | Shuffelton’s Barbershop | Norma Cameron | Television movie |
| 2014 | Deadly Daycare | Rachel | Television movie |
| 2015 | Grandfathered | Maya | Episode: "Dad Face" |
| How Not to Propose | Lena | Television movie | |
| Lucifer | Amanda Bello | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| 2016 | The Night Shift | Cristina | Episode: "Trust Issues" |
| 10 Year Reunion | Patty Garner | Television movie | |
| 2017 | Me and My Grandma | Victoria | Main role |
| 2018 | Lethal Admirer | Kate | Television movie |
| 2019-2022 | Roswell, New Mexico | Nora Truman | 9 episodes |
| 2020 | Batwoman | Nocturna / Natalia Knight | Episode: "Drink Me" |
| 2022 | The Rookie | Sabrina Fowler | Episode: Long Shot |
| 2023 | 9-1-1 | Blair | Episode: Love is in the Air |
Music Video
edit| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "Without You" | Hinder |
| 2010 | "Maybe" | Sick Puppies |
| 2017 | "Hold On" | Derek Hough |
References
edit- ^Rose, Mike (August 27, 2022)."Today's famous birthdays list for August 27, 2022 includes celebrities Aaron Paul, Paul Reubens".The Plain Dealer.Associated Press.RetrievedAugust 25,2023.
- ^abc"The New Season - Kayle Ewell".Orange Coast.September 2009. p. 70.
- ^"Kayla Ewell as Maureen". 2000.Daytime TV.
- ^Byrne, Suzy (October 2, 2009). "Kayla Ewell Interview With a Vampire".Star.Retrieved October 30, 2009.
- ^Ausiello, Michael (October 29, 2009). "Exclusive: The shocking story behind last night's killer 'Vampire Diaries'".Entertainment Weekly.Retrieved October 30, 2009.
- ^Dos Santos, Kristin (November 12, 2009). "Is Taylor Swift Headed to Vampire Diaries?".E!.Retrieved November 13, 2009.
- ^Wieselman, Jarett (November 12, 2009). "Kevin Williamson: I want to make Taylor Swift a vampire!ArchivedNovember 16, 2009, at theWayback Machine".New York Post.Retrieved November 13, 2009.
- ^Ross, Robyn (September 2, 2011)."Vampire Diaries Exclusive First Look: Vicki Haunts Jeremy".TV Guide.RetrievedSeptember 17,2009.
- ^Fernandez, Jay A. (October 17, 2010). "EXCLUSIVE: Marion Ross, McKenna Jones Cast in Hallmark Channel Movie".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved October 22, 2010.
- ^Ross, Robyn (August 18, 2011)."Kayla Ewell Recalls Familiar Territory as a 'Spicy Vixen' on The Glades".TV Guide.RetrievedSeptember 17,2009.
- ^"TNT - Franklin & Bash: Episode Guide".TNT.Archived fromthe originalon March 14, 2013.RetrievedJune 1,2013.
- ^Stasi, Linda (May 31, 2013)."Same old song".New York Post.RetrievedJune 1,2013.
- ^Alvarez, Olivia Flores (July 30, 2013)."Today's DVDs & Blu-rays: Filly Brown, Night Across the Street and More".Houston Press.RetrievedAugust 3,2013.
- ^Gomez, Adrian (April 12, 2016)."Kayla Ewell, Ryan Merriman begin filming in NM".Albuquerque Journal.RetrievedOctober 24,2016.
- ^"'Vampire Diaries' favorite Kayla Ewell to play vampiric 'Batwoman' villain Nocturna ".EW.RetrievedOctober 29,2020.
- ^"The O.C.'s Kayla Ewell Beauty E-Mail". 2005.Sophisticate.
- ^"'Vampire Diaries' Star Kayla Ewell Dishes on Kellan & R-Pattz ".OK!.November 7, 2009.
- ^"Kellan Lutz on the making of Twilight and working with Edi Gathegi".News.au.April 25, 2009. Archived fromthe originalon August 13, 2015.
- ^Kramer, Jillian (September 13, 2015)."The Vampire Diaries Kayla Ewell Marries Actor Tanner Novlan".brides.Archived fromthe originalon March 4, 2016.RetrievedSeptember 13,2015.
- ^"'The Loveliest News to Share!' Kayla Ewell Expecting First Child - See Her Ultrasound Photo ".People.March 28, 2019.
- ^"The Vampire Diaries' Kayla Ewell Welcomes Daughter Poppy Marie with Husband Tanner Novlan".People.July 22, 2019.
- ^"Kayla Ewell and Husband Tanner Novlan Expecting Baby Boy: 'We're Excited'".People.February 23, 2022.
- ^"Vampire Diaries Star Kayla Ewell Welcomes Baby Boy Jones Douglas Seven Weeks Early".People.June 12, 2022.
External links
edit
- Kayla EwellatIMDb
- Kayla Ewell PicturesArchivedSeptember 23, 2010, at theWayback MachineatMaxim