other-vampires

Justine Wachsberger aka Gianna

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:57:12 +0100

Source: http://www.twilightblog.net

The Character

Name: Gianna

Type: Human

Special Ability: None

About Them: Gianna is a human "secretary" who works for the ancient Volturi. She knows exactly what they do and hopes one day to join them and beconme a vampire by gaining their graces. She runs all of their errands and does their beckoning call. Gianna is a beautiful for a human but falls far short as being beautiful according to the vampires. She has green eyes and brunette hair. She is thought to be an idiot by Bella, Edward , and Alice due to her trying to gain the favor of vampires just to be on. However, Gianna does not get what she longs for as she is killed by the Volturi for food.

Their Early History: Being human, there is no past for Gianna. Only the future lies ahead of her. Although her end happens at the hands of the Volturi around the end of Breaking Dawn when it is alluded that they kill her (Stephenie Meyer confirmed this in an interview).

Actor Biography

Name: Justine Wachsberger

Nick Name(s): Unknown

Date of Birth: Unknown

Height: 5' 4"

Hair: Brunette

Eye Color: Blue Grey

Fun Fact: Justine can speak French

Hometown(s): California

Career: Justine has appeared in only two movies thus far in her short career. In First Daughter just as a passing student. Justine just finished filming Sorority Row as Katie which is excepted later this year. Now cast for the role of Gianna for New Moon, Justine will have opportunity of a lifetime.

About Them: Justine Wachsberger graduated from the University of Southern California in 2006 with a major in Communications and Theatre.

Daniel Cudmore aka Felix

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:59:21 +0100

Source: http://www.twilightblog.net

The Character

Name: Felix

Type: Vampire

Special Ability: None

About Them: Felix is one of the guards of the legendary Volturi. A violent person who is very strict Felix enjoys serving out punishment to people who disobey the Volturi laws. He is one of the members of the guard who attempts to kill Edward Cullen for the crime of exposing the vampire race when Edward believes Bella is lost to him (dead). Edward was found to have not committed but Felix still wishes for Edward's destruction. Felix is seen as "very big, tall, and thick" much like the size of Emmett Cullen. He has an olive complexion which looks odd combined with his chalky pallor. Short cut hair that is jett completes his physical oddities. Unlike most vampires, especially those in the Volturi, Felix does not have a special ability.

Their Early History: Nothing is known about Felix as a human, how he was turned into a vampire, or how he joined the Volturi.

Actor Biography

Name: Daniel Cudmore

Nick Name(s): None

Date of Birth: January 20th 1981

Height: 6' 8"

Hair: Brunette

Eye Color: Brown

Fun Fact: Daniel is a gym junkie

Hometown(s): Squamish, British Columbia, Canada

Career: Daniel landed into major motion pictures head first with his role as Colossus in X2. He reprised his role in 2006 in X-Men: The Last Stand. His other movies include Are We There Yet?, Revolution, and Alone in the Dark. He has had several T.V. series and movie appearances such as StarGate SG-1, The Collector, A Very Cool Christmas, and Masters of Horror.

About Them: Daniel Cudmore was born to British parents Sue Bailey, who works for the British Columbia film commission and Richard Cudmore, a doctor. He is the middle of three boys, who have all reached over 6'5" tall. Daniel played forward for the Capilano Rugby Football Club in Vancouver -his older brother, Jamie, is a member of the Canadian Rugby World Cup team and his younger brother, Luke, played for Capilano RFC as well. Daniel ski races and snowboards and appeared in numerous skiing and snowboarding videos. Daniel was awarded a Football Scholarship to Gannon University, Pennsylvania but after only two years at the school he broke his leg during a football game. Daniel then decided to return home. During school Daniel was involved in several theater productions and performed numerous roles. Improv seemed to be his sweet spot. In his free time Daniel love to ride his motorbike.

Charles Bewley aka Demetri

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:18:16 +0100

Source: http://www.twiligthblog.net

The Character

Name: Demetri

Type: Vampire

Special Ability: Tracker

About Them: Demetri is a member of the empirelike Volturi who can can track anyone once he has the tenor of their mind. He can sense and is drawn to a person's mind once he has the ability to recognize it. It is impossible to escape him just as it is impossible to escape (unless you are Bella who is protected from mind-based abilities) Edward being able to read your mind. Appearing very polite, Demetri is a formidable foe. He has an olive complexion with a chalky pallor, dark hair that reaches his shoulders, and crimson eyes. Tall and lean, it also appears that Demetri has a crush on Heidi.

Their Early History: Nothing is known about Demetri before the start of the series. His character remains elusive about his past and we know nothing about how he came to be a vampire, how he came to the Volturi, and how he started to serve under them.

Actor Biography

Name: Charles Bewley

Nick Name(s): Charlie

Date of Birth: Unknown

Height: Unknown

Hair: Blonde

Eye Color: Blue/Grey

Fun Fact: Raised on a small farm in England.

Hometown(s): London, United Kingdom; Canada

Career: Charles Bewley will make his debut major motion picture playing Demetri in the Twilight sequel, New Moon.

About Them: Charlie Bewley was brought up in what he calls a "wonderfully dysfunctional family detached from the norm." He learned to use his life experiences to help further his ambitions and here he is now, landing a role in the Saga that is capturing millions across the globe. He wishes to work on some scripts and production in the future with his career as well as continuing his pursuit of his acting. Charlie seems to always carry with him a living humor than illuminates anything he is doing.

Jamie Campbell Bower aka Caius

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:06:51 +0100

Source: http://www.twilightblog.net

The Character

Name: Caius

Type: Vampire

Special Ability: No Known Power

About Them: Caius is married to fellow vampire, Athenodora. With pale skin that is almost translucent and shoulder length hair white as his skin, Caius moves with such grace that he appears to be floating. He is a leader of the Volturi along with Marcus and Aro who have special abilities each. Caius tends to be the stubborn and demanding one of the Volturri as he was ardent that Bella should not be allowed to leave Italy alive. When Aro allowed Bella to leave Volterra alive under the assumption that Edward planned to change Bella in the near future, Caius was extremely disappointed. Aro, however, assured Caius that they would again try to persuade the Cullen family to join the Volturi. Caius does not have an special gift but he is clever and devises brilliant schemes and provokes those around him into deathly fear.

Their Early History: Nothing is known about how Caius became a vampire or how he found Marcus and Aro and founded the Volturi. His human life is a mystery to Twilight fans and will probably remain so.

Actor Biography

Name: Jamie Campbell-Bower

Nick Name(s): Unknown

Date of Birth: November 22nd 1988

Height: Unknown

Hair: Brunette

Eye Color: Green

Fun Fact: Lead Singer of the band The Darling Buds

Hometown(s): London, UK

Career: Jamie Campbell-Bower's acting career started off with a big time Hollywood movie, Sweeny Todd. However, his role was minimal and few remember seeing him in the movie. He next starred in RocknRolla and Oorlogswinter. His few TV appearances include The Dinner Party and two episodes on The Prisoner. His upcoming movies are New Moon where he will play Volturi vampire leader Caius, and the rumored Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows Part I & II where he will play Gellert Grindelwald.

About Them: Jamie Bower growing up was a member of the National Youth Music Theatre. He began his acting career when a family friend, Laura Michelle Kelly, introduced him to her agent which landed Jamie a role in Sweeny Todd. He has also been a full time model with Select Model Management in London and attend Bedales School.

Jodelle Ferland aka Bree

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:00:41 +0100

Sourec: http://www.twilightblog.net

The Character

Name: Bree

Type: Vampire

Special Ability: None

About Them: Bree was created by Victoria as part of her newborn vampire army. Like the other newborns, Bree never saw Victoria, only her assistant Riley. During the battle between Victoria's newborn vampire army and the Cullen family, Bree surrendered herself to Carlisle Cullen. Carlisle planned to spare Bree's life, but she was killed by Felix on Jane's orders for breaking the Volturi's laws. After Bree had surrendered and before the Volturi arrived, Bree tried to resist Bella's blood as she strived to adapt to Carlisle's way of life. Bree was described as beautiful, slender, short dark hair to her chin, and very young, around the age of 13 or 14.

Their Early History: Nothing is known about Bree before the start of the series. Her character does not share anything about her past except that we know Victoria created her.

Actor Biography

Name: Jodelle Micah Ferland

Nick Name(s): None

Date of Birth: October 9th 1994

Height: Unknown

Hair: Brown

Eye Color: Blue/Grey

Fun Fact: Did not read the script of Eclipse before taking the part of Bree.

Hometown(s): Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Career: Jodelle Micah Ferland began her filming career at the tender age of 4! She appeared in such pictures and shows as Cold Squad, Higher Ground, Special Delivery, Deadly Little Secrets, Carrie, Smallville, Tideland, The Messengers, Speed, and Good Luck Chuck. Jodelle has now been cast for the role of Bree in the Twilight Saga's Eclipse.

About Them: Jodelle Micah Ferland is the daughter of Valerie Ferland. She has two siblings, actress Marisha Ferland and musician Jeremy Ferland. Jodelle spends her free time in gymnastics and art. She also plays the violin, loves to hang out with her family and friends, and is friends with actors Cameron Bright, Jake D. Smith, and Benjamin B. Smith. Jodelle is a big fan of Johnny Depp. In 2008 Jodelle won the Camie Award for her lead performance as "Hollis" in the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie Pictures of Hollis Woods.

Micheal Sheen aka Aro

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:45:18 +0100

Source: http://www.twilightblog.com

The Character

Name: Aro

Type: Vampire

Special Ability: Can read the thoughts of those he has been in physical contact with

About Them: Aro is the ultimate leader of the ancient vampire coven known as the Volturi that resides in Volterra, Italy. Regarded as "royalty" by other vampires because they have lived for well over three thousand years and act as police, they enforcing the rule that vampires' existence remain a secret from humans. They often send others to travel from Volterra to prevent overzealous covens and renegade vampires from exposing their kind. Aro is gifted with the ability to read every thought a person has ever had once he has made physical contact. Aro does have a wife, named Sulpicia. Aro typically does have good intentions when dealing the the Cullen family coven and Bella but tends to become over zealous and therefore loses control at points. A commanding leader and respected vampire among all, Aro is a force to be reckoned with.

Their Early History: Nothing is exposed of the long years that Aro has been a vampire. a few hints are made at his past during Carlisle's remembrance of his time with the Volturi but nothing can be discerned. Readers will have to be content with yet another vampire mystery in the Twilight saga. Perhaps more will be discovered about Aro in New Moon the film.

Actor Biography

Name: Michael Sheen

Nick Name(s): None

Date of Birth: February 5th 1969

Height: 5' 9"

Hair: Naturally curly Brown

Eye Color: Blue

Fun Fact: One of Michael's first jobs was flipping burgers at the fast food restaurant Burger Master

Hometown(s): Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK; Los Angeles, CA; London, UK

Career: Studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art opened numerous doors for Michael as he scored his first starring role, opposite Vanessa Redgrave in When She Danced. Sheen quickly established himself as one of the most promising talents on the theatrical scene. He has acted in the BBC drama Gallowglass, Wilde, and the Underworld. Michael as also become well-known for his playing real-life characters: Tony Blair in The Deal, and The Queen, Kenneth Williams in Fantabulosa!, H. G. Wells in H.G. Wells: War with the World, and Emperor Nero in Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire. His other hits include Frost/Nixon, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, and The Damned Utd due. Michael Sheen was just recently cast to play Aro in the new hit saga Twilight for the sequel New Moon due out in theaters November 2009.

About Them: Michael Sheen was born in Newport, Monmouthshire to parents Irene and Meyrick Sheen. His father, Meyrick, is a part-time professional Jack Nicholson look-alike. Michael has one sibling, a younger sister named Joanne. Being dual talented, Sheen was offered a trial at Arsenal FC for his football talent but chose to pursue an acting career instead. His interest and growing passion in the theatre was gained through both school study and his parents being members of the local amateur dramatic group. After school Michael studied at RADA and had great success there. Michael has one daughter Lily Mo Sheen born in 1999 with long time actress girlfriend Kate Beckinsale. On July 6, 2007 the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD), the National Conservatoire of Wales, bestowed upon Michael an Honorary Fellowship at a Ceremony in St David’s Hall.

Quick Quote: "Wherever you come from, you carry the place with you."

Cameron Douglas Crigger aka Alec

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:00:58 +0100

Source: http://www.twilightblog.net

The Character

Name: Alec

Type: Vampire

Special Ability: Blocks the senses

About Them: A member of the Volturi's guards, Alec is able to block people's senses. His extremely powerful gift can make people blind, deaf, and numb to any feeling if he wishes to. Unlike many of the vampires his gift is visible and it appears in the form of a clear hazy mist. We learn of Alec's power in Breaking Dawn when he attempts to use it on the Cullen family's gathered witnesses. However, the mist hit Bella's 'shield' and went around it as Bella's shield was a bubble protecting the people gathered. Alec did not retract his mist for the entire confrontation in the field as he constantly looked for holes or weak spots in Bella's shield. Twin to Jane, Alec is nearly identical with the slightly darker hair and lips that aren’t quite as full.

Their Early History: The Volturi early on had spot the young human twins Jane and Alec and saw them as potential people to change. However, frightened humans threatened to burn the twins at the stake so Aro was forced to change them sooner then he wished to as he wanted them to be older.

Actor Biography

Name: Cameron Douglas Crigger

Nick Name(s): Cameron Bright

Date of Birth: January 26th 1993

Height: 5' 10"

Hair: Brunette

Eye Color: Blue

Fun Fact: Cameron's favorite movie is Saving Private Ryan

Hometown(s): Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Career: Cameron Bright burst onto the movie scene as young Tommy Miller in the Butterfly Effect and then with Birth and Godsend which co-starred Robert Di-Niro. Birth cause controversy as Cameron's character claimed to be a re-incarnation of Nicole Kidman's character's husband. In the movie the characters kiss and share a bathtub. However, after objections where raised producers revealed that the bathtub scene had Nicole and Cameron wearing flesh colored suits. In 2006 Cameron played Leech who has the anti-mutant antibody in X-Men: The Last Stand. His other movies include Ultraviolet, Thank You For Smoking, The 4400, The Christmas Wonderland, Juno, and Walled In. Cameron was just cast as Alec in the upcoming New Moon due out in November 2009.

About Them: Born Cameron Douglas Crigger, Cameron Bright has had high success as a young actor. He received his middle name, "Douglas", after his maternal grandfather. Cameron has a scar on his eyebrow from when his brother chased him around a rose bush as a toddler. His brother is older and is named Bryce Nelson. Cameron has two dogs and one cat. He enjoys all kinds of music ranging from Classical, Jazz, Oldies, and Rock.

Quick Quote: "As most actors/actresses I don't like to watch my own movies either and I never look at the dailys while filming. My favorite movies with me in them are Running Scared and Thank You for Smoking. I love those two and totally got into watching those movies that I forgot I was in them."