Actors Robert Ri’chard ( One on One, Meet The Browns) & Persia White ( Girlfriends) are joining the cast of the popular CW series The Vampire Diaries. Robert will play a character named Jamie who Bonnie (Kat Graham) meets on a road trip. While her mother Abbie who will be played by Persia is finally revealed to viewers. Look for them to be introduced in the 12th episode of the remainder of this season.