Here’s how to meet ‘Shadowhunters”s Katherine McNamara in NYC
Shadowhunters is a huge favorite of ours, and we want nothing more than to see the story continue. The series, which follows Clary Fray (Katherine McNamara) as she discovers that she is a Shadowhunter (cross between human and angel), has earned a place in our hearts, and on our SaveSaturdays list. There is nothing better than watching Clary become the empowered Shadowhunter she evolves to be.
If you’re a member of the Shadowfam, you’ll probably know about the hottest event of the next decade, Heroes of the Shadow World, taking place in New York City home of the Shadowhunters Institute.
We’re thrilled to announce our queen Katherine McNamara (a.k.a. Clary Fray) will be attending the event and that fans will be able to get some facetime with our favorite angel-blooded Shadowhunter. What’s more is we’ve teamed up with the convention to offer one lucky Shadowhunter a free flight to the convention, convention tickets and one on one time with Katherine McNamara.
Before you enter our contest (scroll to the bottom to enter) we’ve compiled our top 5 reasons that Clary Fray is the best. Don’t forget to tell us how much you love her.
Clary’s strong as hell
Clary’s eighteenth birthday is awful. She finds out not only that she’s a Shadowhunter, but also that her mother, Jocelyn, has been kidnapped by rogue Shadowhunters, known as The Circle.
Clary is the perfect example of not knowing how strong you can be until you’re tested. Clary wasn’t prepared to take on the challenges she faces until she has no choice. Then she stepped up in a major way.
Clary also shows us that strength that can be found through surrounding yourself with the right people. She teams up with other Shadowhunters and grows her skills by learning to fight. Clary begins as a somewhat reluctant hero but manages to grow into the badass she was born to be.
Clary’s fiercely loyal
Clary’s loyalty is displayed from the very first episode. She will stop at nothing to save her mother, but her loyalty extends past just her family. Clary steps up for her fellow Shadowhunters over and over again, whether she’s sacrificing her memories to save Jace, or choosing to forego safety to protect her friends, Clary isn’t a stranger to making big sacrifices for her fellow Shadowhunters.
Even some of Clary’s biggest mistakes are made out of love and loyalty. She proves time and time again that being there for the people she loves is most important, and we totally need her as our BFF.
Clary isn’t perfect
One of the most refreshing things about Clary is that she makes a mess of things sometimes. She isn’t some perfect superhero who swoops in and saves the day every time. Clary shows that life is messy and that no one can do everything perfectly. Even a Shadowhunter.
Sometimes Clary trusts people she shouldn’t, and sometimes she makes decisions based on emotion rather than logic. However, Clary is a fully developed character, who has to overcome major traumas and experiences loss. The fact that those experiences don’t fade with the end of the episode, but contribute to her character over time makes her the most relatable Shadowhunter of the series.
Clary lifts up her other strong girls
We love that Clary isn’t trying to compete with her friends. We are sick of the mean girl trope, where everyone is a frenemy. We love nothing more than watching Clary and Isabelle (Emeraude Toubia) have each other’s backs. Isabelle and Clary became Shadowhunter besties from the very beginning.
Whether they’re in makeover mode or removing demon possessions, Clary and Isabelle don’t turn their backs on each other. Their dynamic gives us faith in the team as a whole.
Clary questions rules & norms
Clary hasn’t grown up with all of the rules and prejudices that the rest of the Shadowhunters have, and she isn’t afraid to disagree. Their culture has a tendency to be self-centered and to look down on mundanes, only saving them out of duty.
Clary is ready to defend mundanes and innocents because she cares about them, and she wants to. She can’t see the differences that the Shadowhunters see because she wasn’t raised with their beliefs. Clary’s ability to stand up for what she believes in, among both her friends and enemies makes her a total boss babe in our book.
Convinced? Here’s what you could win by entering our contest
Enter our contest to attend the event of the new decade with prizes worth over $1500.
- Flights to NYC for the Heroes of the Shadow World Convention
- Deluxe room at the InterContinental Times Square for two nights
- Heroes of the Shadow World Convention pass
- Katherine McNamara autograph, chat session, and photo op
T&Cs
- The contest is open to all regardless of location.
- US residents get their full flight covered free.
- Non-US residents receive a $500 voucher to use for their chosen flight.
- Prizes are non-transferrable and have no cash alternative.
Matt
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I’d love the chance to win this because Clary practices art like I do and entered into this amazingly complex world. She was surprised to find it stuck in old ways of thinking and made it one of her missions to change the status quo and start forging a better world for everyone in that world. She’s not afraid of being different anymore. She is an inspiration and an icon to look up to especially in our real world right now.
December 23, 2019Marullo celine
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Another chance to maybe have a shot :-)
December 23, 2019What I live most about clary : she never gives up , she fights for what she wants and what she believes. ??
Allie
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All I want for Christmas is to meet Kat! She is such an inspiration to me! Thanks again for offering such an amazing prize Film Daily!!!?
December 23, 2019Virginie Louvet
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I really wish I could go ?
December 23, 2019Luke Baines News
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Fingers crossed ?
December 23, 2019LBN
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I truly hope I have a chance for this ?
December 23, 2019Rose
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I have so much hope for this ?
December 23, 2019Nick S
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@filmnewsdaily I’d love to show Kat my #Shadowhunters rune tattoos, and see if she approves.
December 23, 2019Rochelle Dunlap
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Ruelle AND Kat? I’m not sure how this prize could get any better!
December 23, 2019@Wckd_mdz
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I hope to get to see this beautiful Angel named Kat!!
December 24, 2019Luke Baines News
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I really wish I could go to meet the cast, especially Kat and Luke who are my faves ?
December 24, 2019Rose
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I want to see Luke and Kat again so bad, they’re the absolute sweetest but there’s no way I could afford it on my own ??
December 24, 2019LBN
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I want to go so bad, this convention seems so magical already and I’m sure a lot of surprises are still coming! Would love to be able to hug Luke again ?
December 24, 2019Nick S
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@filmdailynews I’ll give up all of my Xmas presents just to meet this lovely angel
December 24, 2019Celine Marullo
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A merry Christmas film daily !!! That would be an amazing gift to be able to go to NY and meet Kat ??
December 24, 2019Nick S
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@filmdailynews Would love to meet Kat under the mistletoe ?
December 25, 2019Virginie Louvet
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Merry Christmas !! This would be the perfect gift so I really hope I can win ?
December 25, 2019Luke Baines News
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Merry Christmas, I’m keeping my fingers crossed for this as it would be something to look forward in 2020!
December 25, 2019LBN
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Hope you had a lovely time for Christmas !
December 25, 2019Rose
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I wish I could go, this would be the best thing for 2020 ?
December 25, 2019Allie
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Happy Holidays Film Daily News! Thank you for offering this amazing prize!!!?☃️
December 25, 2019Virginie Louvet
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All I want for Christmas is to be able to go to this amazing convention ?
December 26, 2019Luke Baines News
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This would be the best thing for 2020 ?
December 26, 2019Rose
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Really wish I could win this as there’s no way I could afford it otherwise ?
December 26, 2019LBN
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This contest is my biggest hope for 2020 so I really keep my fingers crossed ?
December 26, 2019Rochelle Dunlap
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Hope y’all had an amazing holiday!!
December 26, 2019Nick S
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@filmdailynews Thanks for giving the #shadowfam so many chances to meet our favorite angle!
December 26, 2019@Wckd_mdz
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I hope to get to see Kat in the New York con , she is sooo angelic ,fingers crossed
December 26, 2019Marullo celine
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I love NY , it’s a beautiful City and having the chance to meet kat again with the cast and crew would be amazing ?
December 26, 2019Thank you @filmdailynews
Paige Dillon
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I am convinced that Kat McNamara is the human embodiment of sunshine and all of the best things humanity has to offer. I’m so amazed at her intellect and her talent and her motivational drive. Despite a lot of personal trauma and struggles I’ve been through in my short life, I try to be a good, kind person like her and make the world a little bit better. Kat brought some of that sunshine she exudes to my life through Shadowhunters, getting me through several hard times, and because of the kindness she has show to my nephew, Jax (aka Mini Magnus) when they’ve met. She’s his hero, and his happiness brings me and his mom happiness. I’d love to get to thank her for all of this.
December 26, 2019Paige Dillon
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I am convinced that Kat McNamara is the human embodiment of sunshine and all of the best things humanity has to offer. I’m so amazed at her intellect and her talent and her motivational drive. Despite a lot of personal trauma and struggles I’ve been through in my short life, I try to be a good, kind person like her and try to make the world a bit better and more caring. Shadowhunters helped to get me through the worst of my eating disorder, severe depression, and even a hospital stay for my mental health. I also am forever grateful to Kat for the kindness she has shown my nephew, Jax (aka “Mini Magnus”) because she is his hero. He and his mom have so many health struggles, so things like this mean everything to us. Their happiness make my heart overflow. I’d love to get to thank Kat for everything properly. I’d love to get to let her know how much she and this show and the Shadowfam have changed my life for the better.
December 26, 2019Allie
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This would be such an amazing experience and a dream come true! Kat and Clary are such inspirations to me ❤️
December 26, 2019Allie
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Another day, another chance to meet my idol, Kat McNamara at Heroes of the Shadow world convention!! Thank you so much Film Daily News for offering this prize! It would honestly be a dream come true to win!
December 27, 2019Rochelle Dunlap
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I’m feeling lucky today, hope it lasts!!
December 27, 2019Nick S
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Mirror mirror on the wall, which Angel is the prettiest of them all? Kat! Kat! Kat!
December 27, 2019@Wckd_mdz
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I hope i win this gift ,I NEED TO SEE THE CAST PLEASEEEEE
December 27, 2019Virginie Louvet
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Participating again, I’m running out of ideas for comments ?
December 27, 2019Luke Baines News
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Thank you again so much for this giveaway x
December 27, 2019Rose
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I really hope I have a chance to win, sorry for commenting everyday ?
December 27, 2019Cheryl Casale
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I would love to meet Kat. She is an amazing actress and a role model for girls, women and even boys. I’m on disability and I can’t afford to go to the convention. I did have a petition to have one in either NYC or NJ. I’m so glad that there is going to be one. I really hope I can win and meet her.
December 27, 2019Luke Baines News
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I’d love to be able to go so I could meet the cast and crew and have the best weekend as it seems like the best convention ever ❤
December 29, 2019LBN
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I really wish I could go as it seems like it will be the best Shadowhunters convention ever and I’d have a chance to see Luke and Kat again ?
December 29, 2019Rose
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I want to go so bad to meet the cast and crew and be reunited with one of my best friends in NY ?
December 29, 2019Rochelle Dunlap
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It’s almost a new year…and I’m hoping 2020 is going to be the year my fandom dreams finally come true!
December 29, 2019Allie
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“Heroes aren’t always the ones who win. They’re the ones who lose, sometimes. But they keep fighting, they keep coming back. They don’t give up. That’s what makes them heroes.” – Clary Fray in City of Heavenly Fire
Clary Fray is a true hero. I have continued to be inspired by her courage and tenacity, and have thoroughly enjoyed watching Kat bring this character to life. An inspiring woman playing an inspiring woman. I hope to continue to follow Kat’s journey as I followed Clary’s. Thanks so much Film Daily for offering this incredible prize!
December 29, 2019@Wckd_mdz
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Kat is my soul ! LITERALLY
December 30, 2019Celine Marullo
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Just before leaving for NEw Year Eve !!! I’ m really Looking for this convention !! I love the shadow world and it’s a big chance to meet kat and the rest of the cast and crew !!
December 30, 2019Thank you @filmdaily
Matthew Boccia
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Let’s get this Seelie bread! haha
December 30, 2019Virginie Louvet
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I’d love to be able to attend so I could hug Luke Baines really tight and get a chance to see Kat again ?
December 30, 2019Luke Baines News
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I keep hoping for this as I’d love to attend this amazing convention who has cast members but also crew members!! It would be so cool to get to meet them as well ?
December 30, 2019