Candice Accola

Recognized for her iconic role as Caroline Forbes in The CW’s hit supernatural drama ‘The Vampire Diaries,’ Candice Accola has cultivated a diverse career spanning music, television, and film. Accola first established herself in the music industry, independently releasing her debut album, ‘It’s Always the Innocent Ones,’ in December 2006, where she co-wrote 12 of its 14 tracks. The album saw increased success following its re-release in Japan in 2008. Further demonstrating her musical versatility, she toured as a backing singer for Miley Cyrus’s Best of Both Worlds Tour in 2008 and appeared as herself in the 2008 3D concert film ‘Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert.’ Her transition into acting included guest appearances on television series such as ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ ‘Supernatural,’ and ‘Drop Dead Diva.’ In July 2009, Accola starred as JoAnn in the independent horror film ‘Deadgirl’ and had a minor role in ‘The Hannah Montana Movie’ that same year.

Looking ahead, she is slated to appear as Bess Sinclair in the highly anticipated series ‘We Were Liars’ in 2025. Beyond her acting work, Accola is a dedicated supporter of the It Gets Better Project, advocating for suicide prevention among LGBT youth.