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140 || FASHION MAGAZINE || MAY / JUNE 2015or most of us, finding the energy to go to work in the morning can be a struggle. But for Laura Vandervoort that doesn%u2019t 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 %u201cBitten,%u201d 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%u2019s 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%u2019t rely on the support she had become so used to. She just didn%u2019t 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 of her own. This discouragement is not rare for Laura. %u201cIt happens often if I am honest... Nothing is ever for certain, nothing is a sure bet and nothing is forever.%u201d In fact, she was having one of these low periods just before she landed her breakout role on Smallville. %u201cI was contemplating taking a break. I sent out one last audition tape for Supergirl and went away with my family to our cottage. I remember hiking with my Dad when we got a call from my Mom. I was needed in LA the next day to test for Smallville!%u201d Luckily for her fans, the stars seemed to align.Laura%u2019s fans are very important to her. %u201cThey are always so incredible knowledgeable about the novels, about our characters.%u201d Laura attends comic conventions around the world so that she can meet her fans in person. %u201cChatting with the fans one-onone, taking photos with them, hearing their stories, it is a pretty special opportunity.%u201d She also says that being able to communicate through social media with her fans has been helpful. On bad days, she and the rest of the cast can always talk with the fans of Bitten. %u201cWe are reminded of what we do and how it is appreciated,%u201d she says.aura has mixed feeling about social media sites: %u201cSocial media is a double edged sword at times.%u201d While it can be a great tool to promote projects and be in touch with other people, you cannot control what other people decide to post. That uncertainty can be scary at times. Laura is active on both Twitter (@Vandiekins22) and Instagram (@Supervandie)On Bitten, Laura plays Elena Michaels, a woman in Toronto who left the world of the supernatural behind. Or so she thought. When the leader of her pack asks her to return home she leaves her job as a photographer, with her move she realizes she is the only living female werewolf. According to Laura, the mythological aspects of the show are not the main focus of Bitten. %u201cYes, it is set in a supernatural world where werewolves By: Lilly Willner