Twilight Introduces New Black Characters: Female Amazonian Vampires

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Filming for the fifth installment of the 'Twilight' movie franchise is well underway. After the original film, came New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn: Part I.

Now, in Breaking Dawn: Part II, fans are introduced to two new - and Black - characters.

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Tracey Heggins and Judi Shekoni play Senna and Zafrina, respectively.

As part of the Amazon Coven, they are some of the oldest vampires in the world and descendants of an ancient Amazonian tribe. They drink human blood and make no attempt to keep up a human facade, according to Black Film.

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