Basic Information
Name: Katerina Alexandre Hartford Graham
Date of Birth: September 5, 1989
Nationality: American (born in Geneva, Switzerland)
Profession: Actress, singer, dancer, and activist
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Biography
Kat Graham is a multi-talented performer known for her powerful screen presence, soulful music, and bold voice for social justice. Born in Geneva, Switzerland, and raised in Los Angeles, Kat바카라s multicultural background바카라her father is of Americo-Liberian descent and her mother is Jewish with roots in Poland and Russia바카라shaped her into the global citizen and artist she is today.
Kat began her career in the entertainment world at the age of six, appearing in commercials before moving into dance and music videos, working with artists like Missy Elliott and Pharrell. But it was her breakout role as Bonnie Bennett on The CW바카라s hit supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries that catapulted her into stardom.
Alongside acting, Kat pursued a music career with the same passion. Her style바카라blending pop, R&B, and funk바카라reflects her diverse influences and deep emotional range. Off-screen, she바카라s an advocate for human rights, refugee support, and environmental justice, proving that her artistry goes beyond performance바카라it's rooted in purpose.
Career Timeline
1990s바카라2000s
Starts working in commercials at age 6
Background dancer in music videos for Bow Wow, Missy Elliott, and others
Appears in films like The Parent Trap (1998) and Johnson Family Vacation (2004)
2009
Lands role as Bonnie Bennett in The Vampire Diaries
Role lasts for 8 seasons, becoming one of the show's most beloved characters
2012
Releases debut EP Against the Wall
Single 바카라Put Your Graffiti on Me바카라 gains popularity
2015바카라2022
Appears in films like All Eyez on Me (as Jada Pinkett Smith)
Stars in Operation Christmas Drop (Netflix, 2020)
Releases albums Roxbury Drive (2015), Love Music Funk Magic (2017), and Toro Gato (2022)
Begins using music and film as tools for activism and storytelling
Achievements
Awards & Recognition
Teen Choice Award nominations for her work on The Vampire Diaries
Black Women in Hollywood Honoree
Humanitarian Award by the International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Philanthropic Work
Appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
Works extensively with refugee programs, speaking out for displaced populations
Collaborates with GLAAD and other advocacy groups promoting LGBTQ+ rights
Co-founder of the Toro Gato brand바카라a blend of art, fashion, and activism
Key Quotes / Catchphrases
바카라If you want to change the world, don바카라t wait for someone to give you permission.바카라
바카라My purpose is to create, connect, and be a voice for the voiceless.바카라
바카라It바카라s not about the fame바카라it바카라s about what you do with it.바카라
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Facts / Trivia
She speaks English, Spanish, French, and Hebrew fluently.
Was discovered by choreographer Fatima Robinson at age 15.
Performed backup for Pharrell at the BET Awards.
She바카라s a self-proclaimed 바카라spiritual junkie,바카라 into meditation and holistic living.
Launched her own line of conscious fashion through Toro Gato.
Impact / Legacy
Kat Graham is more than a performer바카라she바카라s a changemaker. Her portrayal of Bonnie Bennett offered one of the first complex Black female characters in supernatural TV, breaking stereotypes and opening doors. Through music, she explores identity, trauma, love, and resilience, always staying true to her unique artistic voice.
As a humanitarian, she brings global issues into mainstream spaces, inspiring young people to think deeper and act bolder. Whether through a melody, a monologue, or a movement바카라Kat Graham continues to leave a lasting impression on pop culture and the world.
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