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Janina Gavankar Joins 'The Vampire Diaries'

Goodbye 'True Blood,' Hello 'Vampire Diaries'
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Someone's got a vampire obsession: Janina Gavankar is headed to "The Vampire Diaries."

The "True Blood" actress has booked a (possibly) recurring role on the CW series as Tessa, a "beautiful, exotic and self-assured woman who comes to Mystic Falls to rekindle an old flame."

When reached for comment, The CW confirmed her role to The Huffington Post.

In addition to her role on "True Blood," Gavankar has also appeared on "The League," "The Goodwin Games," "The Exes" and more. Gavankar joins other newcomers Olga Fonda, Kendrick Sampson and more.

"The Vampire Diaries" returns to the CW on Thurs., October 3 at 8 p.m. ET.

"True Blood" Season 5 Character Posters
Alcide Herveaux (Joe Manganiello)(01 of12)
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Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer)(02 of12)
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Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgard)(03 of12)
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Jason Stackhouse (Ryan Kwanten)(04 of12)
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Jessica Hamby (Deborah Ann Wolf)(05 of12)
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Roman (Christopher Meloni)(06 of12)
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Pam (Kristin Bauer van Straten)(07 of12)
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Lafayette Reynolds (Nelsan Ellis)(08 of12)
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Russell Edgington (Denis O'Hare)(09 of12)
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Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell)(10 of12)
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Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin)(11 of12)
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Tara Thornton (Rutina Wesley)(12 of12)
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