'Smallville' star Laura Vandervoort covers 'Maxim'

You may know Laura Vandervoort from the CW series, Smallville. Or maybe you know her from the new SyFy show, Bitten. Or maybe you're seeing her for the first time in Maxim.

The Canadian actress, 29, is the mag's March cover girl.

Some quotes from her spread:

On her craziest fan experience: "I've met fans with tattoos of my face!"

On preparing for her roles: "I have a second-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate."

When asked if she has a favorite fight move: "No, but the bo staff is my favorite weapon."

On her role in the new SyFy show, Bitten: "I play Elena Michaels, the only female werewolf in existence. She's the only female to survive the werewolf transformation, because it's so excruciating."

On how to impress a female werewolf: "Just bring a slab of red meat and you're good!"