Olivia von Dracula

**Countess Olivia von Dracula** is a recurring character on Syfy’s *Van Helsing*. She is portrayed by Tricia Helfer.

Olivia was married to Count Dalibor, the ruling Count of Transylvania. The couple were kind and generous rulers; Olivia was particularly beloved. Their love for one another was so strong that Dalibor became the first Count to have his official portrait include his wife. During their marriage they struggled to conceive a child, determined to give his wife the thing she most wanted Dalibor hired a midwife by the name of Michaela. Within several months of Michaela’s arrival Olivia fell pregnant. She later gave birth to her and Dalibor’s son, Christoff von Dracula.

## Throughout the Series

Season Five

Just as Olivia’s husband Count Dalibor returns to their castle, Olivia gives birth to their son. Dalibor is eternally grateful to Michaela, who came to them months ago disguised as a midwife offering her help. Count Dalibor never thought it possible, but through Michaela and what she claims was faith, he now has an heir to carry on his family legacy and a child for them both to love and teach, Olivia adds. Before leaving the castle after being dismissed, Michaela tells Olivia that she is strong and destined for greatness. Later Olivia’s maid Sorina finds her lying in bed, unresponsive and barely breathing, with a bottle of tincture lying at her feet. Continue Reading Here..

Count Dalibor sits next to Olivia's body and tells her how he's avenged her death. Michaela interrupts with plans to prepare the body for the funeral, so she claims. Michaela has placed Olivia's body in a tub filled with sacrificial blood. She then leans Sorina over Olivia's body and slices her throat open while reciting a spell. Suddenly, Olivia's eyes open, having been resurrected from the dead. Count Dalibor awakens to find that Olivia has risen and in her hands she holds their baby boy. Continue Reading Here…

The Dark One rises with Olivia as her vessel. Continue Reading Here..

Dracula starts to fight for control of her body with Olivia, who begs Vanessa to help her. Dracula never actually killed Olivia, rather took over her body, so the bite is allowing her to manifest. Vanessa attempts to bite Dracula again, but Dracula keeps her at bay. Olivia briefly takes over. Continue Reading Here…

While trapped inside her own body, Olivia is approached by Vanessa, who has managed to force her way into the Dark One's head after forging a connection through Dracula's pentagram insignia. Vanessa reveals that she can break through by fighting, but Olivia has tried and failed. When she asks about her son, Vanessa tells Olivia that she must regain control and that when Vanessa calls for her, she must be ready. When the time comes, Vanessa calls out to Olivia, who manages to distract the Dark One long enough for the Van Helsings to defeat her. With the Dark One gone, Olivia gains full control of her body and learns that her son began the Van Helsing bloodline. Continue Reading Here....

## Physical Appearance

Countess Olivia von Dracula is tall and slim with slightly tanned skin, shoulder-length, wavy, golden blonde hair and blue eyes. She often wears a long, light blue gown with gold trim.

## Appearances

### Season Five

* Past Tense
* Old Friends
* Lumina Intunecata
* The Voices
* Novissima Solis