A Masquerade Ball with Ashley Jones at EyeCon True Blood in Orlando November 13-15, 2009.
Written by co-founder of the Billsbabes and the StephenMoyerWebring Michael (aka SterlingSilverCharm)
Ashley at the Friday Night Cocktail Party
We first met Ashley on Friday Night at the Cocktail Party. When you first see her – you stop in your tracks – she is absolutely stunning. Those eyes are amazing. I almost felt uncomfortable looking at her, trying to drink her all in at that moment; she probably felt my hesitation in meeting her. She is so much more than just another blonde bombshell. She is the epitome of a lady – sweet, kind, dainty, graceful and did I mention a fantastic actress.
She charmed us as Daphne – the sly, loving, sweet, cunning waitress of Merlotte’s in True Blood. I do hope that we get to see her reprise her role as Daphne on True Blood in Season 3. I think I am not the only one that saw an opening for Daphne’s return when we see Sam shedding a tear on the porch and a deer in the background watching him. They could easily bring her back as a shapeshifting vampire. (Vampires don’t need a heart after all, perhaps Bill & Sam made another deal before heading to kill Maryanne and this was part of the bargain – making Daphne a vampire).
I really loved her scenes with Sam, it gave a much needed boost to the love story and romance that (I felt) was lacking in Season 2 (comparing it to Season 1). I for one, miss the romance of Season One that Sookie/Bill brought to the screen and adored the Daphne/Sam romance that was brought forth in Season 2. Let’s hope they continue that! Sam needs a girlfriend and a bit of happiness in one corner of his life. So do we.
We had asked Ashley to sign a few shirts, DVD’s and BluRay Discs for our Billsbabes “Raffles for Charity” that will be held on The Vault – TrueBlood-Online.com in the coming weeks, and without hesitation, she happily obliged. We also made a new shirt for Ashley and her character, Daphne that will appear in the Billsbabes Shoppe. You can support Ashley, her character and the Brentwood Theatre by purchasing one her items.
At the Q&A, Ashley charmed the audience as she talked about her scene with Sam on top of the pool table, the lagoon swimming scene out at the Warner Brothers Ranch, the practical jokes that everyone plays on each other and how she got her role on True Blood.
Ashley's arrival to the Masquerade Party
The Babes had a great time at the Masquerade Party which was held after our supper. We were able to mix and mingle with the cast and people that we had seen and met all weekend long. What a nice way to wrap up the weekend with this wonderful party. With music in the background and snippets of scenes from True Blood projected up to the back of the room, the place was alight. People were dancing, some in costume (so many clever costumes) that it made the experience that much more enjoyable.
Allan Hyde and Nelsan Ellis jumped into a faux coffin that was set up in the corner of the room. They were very entertaining. Ashley joined them a few minutes later. A good time was had by all.
I want to personally thank Ashley for the kindness that she afforded the Billsbabes over the entire weekend. She was more than generous with the time that she spent with us. You can see Ashley in The Bold and The Beautiful. I hope she will be reprising he role as Daphne Landry in True Blood – Season 3. I hope they bring this young lady back to True Blood, even if it is in flashbacks. There is so much that can be done with her character. She is fan favorite.
We have added some Wallpapers of Daphne for your enjoyment. Click them to enlarge and right click to set them as your desktop wallpaper.
A lovely recounting of meeting the charming Ms. Jones. Her star is definately on the rise. Aside from her day time role and stint on TB, she has been spotted doing guest spots on prime time dramas.
Thanks Sterling for the write up and Shad for posting.
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Wonderful write up, Sterling. Thanks for sharing this with us. I, too, enjoyed Daphne’s romance with Sam, and was sorry to see it turn out the way it did. I’d love to see her back in some incarnation on TB. Thanks, Shad, for posting. The video, walls and pictures are a definite bonus.
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Sterling, what a wonderful article. It is wonderful when the Billsbabes get to meet the actors and they are so gracious. True Blood is a first class act and will be a hit for years to come..
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Great article, Sterling, a truly enjoyable read. I wish Ashley the best and know she will go places since she is such a lovely person. Too bad for Sam that her character turned out the way she did, they made a lovely couplee.
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