Ian Somerhalder

The Smouldering Vampire Diaries Actor Expressed his Concerns about issues like Domestic Violence  during a Women’s aid Campaign  and Said that the reason for his Participation in the campaign was the large number of women living their lives in fear because of Domestic Violence.The son of a Massage Therapist and a Building Contractor  Somerhalder was born and raised in the Small Southern town of Covington  LA. Boating  swimming  fishing and training horses filled much of his Recreational time Growing up  as did the School drama club and performing with the local theater Group. With his Mother's Encouragement  at Age 11  he Began a modeling career that took him to New York each Summer. By junior high  he Opted to put Modeling on the back burner and focus more on sports and school. A few years later  when the Opportunity to model in Europe arose  Somerhalder Grabbed it  Embarking on an Enriching path of work  Travel and Study that took him to Cities  Including Paris  Milan and London. At 16  he Began Studying Acting in New York and  by 18  had Committed Himself to the craft  working with Preeminent Acting coach William Esper. His fate was sealed while working as an Extra in a club Scene in the feature film  Black and White {1998}. A talent Manager Visiting a Client on the set Spotted Somerhalder in a crowd scene of 401 and immediately signed him for Representation. Happy to be Anchored in New York  Somerhalder spends much of his time Studying acting  Writing and Practicing yoga. His Recreational Interests Include water & snow skiing and Horseback Riding. He Believes that it is men who can play an Active role in Spreading out the Message that Real men do not abuse Their Partners.