MOST Magazine Fashion MAY-JUNE'15 ISSUE NO.9 | Page 140

By: Lilly Willner

or most of us, finding the energy to go to
work in the morning can be a struggle. But
for Laura Vandervoort that doesn’t seem
to be a problem. Not only is she a successful
television and film actress, but she has also
created and produced a television series for
young girls called Super Duper Deelia, is involved
with, not just one, but two different charity
organizations, and has a very strong relationship
with her fans. And with the return of her hit show
“Bitten,” Laura is poised to rise to the top of the
entertainment industry.
Laura has been acting since she was twelve
years old. She began her career in Canada doing
a television series, as well as commercials and
background work. But her big break came a
little later when she was cast as Supergirl on the
television show Smallville. Taking on the iconic role
was a big step for her since it was her first major
role in the United States and it was the beginning
of her science fiction career path.
But even more than that, Laura’s role on
Smallville was a huge milestone because she had
to leave all of her friends and family behind. With
all of the action scenes, working on the show could
be physically grueling at times, other times it could
be more emotionally grueling. She worried about
pleasing fans of the show and she couldn’t rely
on the support she had become so used to. She
just didn’t know if she had it in her to succeed. But
she was able to put all of that aside and play the
beloved character of Supergirl, creating a fan base
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