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The Vampire Diaries Kat Graham plays the beloved Bonnie Bennett on the hit supernatural series. The beautiful TVD actress recently traveled to Istanbul, Turkey and did an interview and photo shoot for Son Haber Kıbrıs. She talks about growing up imeresed in the music industry, The Vampire Diaries, how Turkish president Ataturk has effected her life and much more. Below are new photos of Kat for the interview and a translation of what she had to say.
What is the most frequently asked question since you deplaned in Turkey?
“Is this your first time in Turkey? And I answer no, so then explain I came as a dancer in 2007 with Missy Elliott. I was a back up dancer before acting.”
Modeling?
“When I was younger, I dedicated all my time modeling. I’ve just posed for ‘celebrity’ campaigns. I’m too small to be a model.”
Your father is a musician like you and godfather to two of Quincy Jones’ children?
“Yes, it was a real jazz guy. The environment was filled with world-renowned musicians. My life was not effected too much. He was separated from my mother when I was five. I saw Quincy Jones once in my life.”
You have music in your blood…
“My mom is half Russian, half Polish and Jewish. My father is African-American Bense and I was born in Switzerland and grew up in Los Angeles.”
Where is home?
“Everywhere in the world. Family tree is so large and complicated I am a world citizen and what’s happening around the world is more dominant, you’re closer to the different cultures. For example, last Monday was it not a very important day for you? I’m talking about November 10..”
Yes, the anniversary of the founder of the Republic of Turkey, Atatürk’s death … Am I right?
“Of course. One of the most important leaders in history. Turkey is more modern, He made it more Western. Inspired many countries leaders.”
Do you know Ataturk?
“:Of course! The remarks he made throughout history has always been my light. Which ones I do not remember, but there are a few excerpts of his on social media. Although it has been years since the death we all have a lot of lessons from him and not just Turks, everyone.”
Are you interested in history?
“Not really. I only admire and get inspired by people and countries. And, yes, Turkey included. My problem with people rather than politics. The United Nations ‘High Commissioner of Refugees trying to, for exam… I’m going to refugee camps. Raising support. Increasing awareness.”
Do you have interest in the Turkey-Syria border?
“Of course. Not enough financial support. Moral support is more important.”
What has changed for you since gaining international fame through ‘The Vampire Diaries’?
“Everything and nothing. No changes to a hand. Your life, your environment is always the same. So you need only go against the meantime, millions more travel and need to work. It is important that with fame or ‘power’ what you do with it.”
The power magnifies with the use of Twitter and Instagram, With so many followers are you very active?
“In a way, yes. The real issue is how to use this power. I love Istanbul, a city I’ve always wanted to support it. Imagine a tweet about this, when I took a photo of 2.5 million people entering the Istanbul agenda. They wonder, investigating, they are going to have an idea. You’re creating awareness with Istanbul. “What is good. I’m now? “He who is going. Does bad!”
Is Istanbul is a special place for you? Or do you have such kind words for each city you go to?
“I keep a photo of my first visit to Istanbul in my house. I was a dancer had no money at the time. The castle in the middle of a city full (Rumelihisar) into the past, ‘I gave the rich have’ pose. Go to my friend “Take my picture. One day I want to have enough money to come to this city. Live a good life, “I remember saying. One photograph hanging on my wall. Each time I look at it saying, “One day, surely …”
Do you still see Missy Elliot?
“Not really. I was one of dozens of dancers dancing behind her.”
Who else have you worked as a dancer for?
“Pharrell Williams! The world is sweet. See that one never forgets. Everyone is well behaved.”
How are trying to link up with someone so close …
“Certainly. Everyone gets caught up in ‘fame’ but a ‘real star’ is not. Do not forget where you come from, You do good to you if you are installing beautiful sentences, important or not, everyone has equal status regardless of proximity to fame. If you can you’re a real star.
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