The Originals: heroes Alum Taylor Cole buku Arc as Badass, In-Demand Vamp 

is welcoming another good-looking vampire with questionable intentions to its ranks.

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) will recur on the CW series as Sofya, a smart, badass vampire whose skills are highly sought after on the black market, TVLine has learned exclusively. Though her loyalty remains solely to herself, Sofya is always willing to lend a hand — to the highest bidder, of course.

Sofya will make her first appearance this season in Episode 16.

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Cole’s previous TV credits also include arcs on

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