Key Highlights:

  • 17-year milestone: Kayla Ewell marked 17 years since her character Vicki Donovan first appeared on "The Vampire Diaries."
  • Vicki's arc on the show: Her character was turned into a vampire by Damon, later killed by Stefan after losing control, and eventually sent to Hell.
  • A heartfelt caption: Ewell reflected on how the show's opening moments helped audiences fall in love with its most iconic characters.
  • The show's legacy: "The Vampire Diaries" aired 171 episodes across eight seasons (2009-2017) and was the network's most-watched series before being surpassed by "Arrow."
  • Kayla's broader career: She has appeared in "Freaks and Geeks," "The Bold and the Beautiful," and films including "Just My Luck" and "Material Girls."

Mumbai: Actress Kayla Ewell marked 17 years since she first brought Vicki Donovan to life in "The Vampire Diaries," speaking about the character and the iconic TV figures who captured viewers' hearts.

Kayla took to Instagram, where she shared a video from the show, which first aired in September 2009 and concluded in March 2017, with 171 episodes across eight seasons.

Kayla, whose character Vicki was turned into a vampire by Damon in the series, killed by Stefan shortly after for getting out of control and attacking Elena, and later sent to Hell, took to the caption section to celebrate the milestone.

"Vicki Uttered The Words That Brought Us To Fall In Love"

She wrote: "Seventeen years ago today Vicki uttered the words that brought us to fall in love with some of televisions most iconic characters."

About 'The Vampire Diaries'

"The Vampire Diaries" is a supernatural teen drama based on the book series of the same name written by L. J. Smith. The series premiered in 2009 and concluded in 2017, having aired 171 episodes over eight seasons. It became the most-watched series on the network before being surpassed by "Arrow."

Kayla Ewell's Career

Kayla is also an actress known for her roles on television as Caitlin Ramirez on the long-running soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful" and as Maureen Sampson in "Freaks and Geeks."

Ewell first appeared on the television series "Freaks and Geeks" in 2000, playing Maureen Sampson in the episode "Carded and Discarded," directed by Judd Apatow.

She starred on the soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful" from 2004-2005, and has guest-starred on the TV series "The O.C.," "Boston Public," "Veronica Mars," "Close to Home" and "Entourage."

Kayla had a role in the film "Just My Luck," starring Lindsay Lohan, and in "Material Girls," with Haylie Duff, in 2006.

She was last seen in "The Creatress," a 2019 American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Cook and starring Lindy Booth, Peter Bogdanovich and Fran Drescher.

(With inputs from IANS)