Canadian actress (born 1989)
Nina Dobrev
Born Nikolina Kamenova Dobreva
(1989-01-09 ) January 9, 1989 (age 36) Citizenship Occupation Actress Years active 2006–present
Nikolina Kamenova Dobreva [ 1] [ 2] [ 3] Bulgarian :Николина Каменова Добрева ; born January 9, 1989), known professionally asNina Dobrev (/ˈ d oʊ b r ɛ v DOH -brevElena Gilbert andKatherine Pierce inThe CW 's supernatural drama seriesThe Vampire Diaries
Born inSofia and raised inToronto , Dobrev made her screen debut playing minor roles in various films, before landing her breakout role asMia Jones in the drama seriesDegrassi: The Next Generation The Vampire Diaries , and appeared in several feature films, including the 2012 coming-of-age dramaThe Perks of Being a Wallflower Let's Be Cops The Final Girls Flatliners XXX: Return of Xander Cage Dog Days Then Came You Love Hard Fam
Early life Nikolina Kamenova Dobreva was born on January 9, 1989, inSofia , Bulgaria, to Kamen Dobrev, a computer specialist, and Michaela Dobreva (née Radeva), an artist.[ 2] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6] Scarborough, Toronto .[ 7] [ 8]
Dobrev attended Vradenburg Junior Public School and J. B. Tyrrell Sr. Public School, where she started ballet and jazz classes and competed inrhythmic gymnastics .[ 6] Armstrong Acting Studios in Toronto.[ 9] Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts in Scarborough until her graduating year.[ 10]
Dobrev entered post-secondary studies atRyerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) in Toronto, majoring in sociology, though her pursuit of an acting career prevented her from graduating.[ 11] [ 12]
Career Dobrev at the2008 Toronto International Film Festival Dobrev's first major acting role was as Mia on the teen drama television seriesDegrassi: The Next Generation [ 5] Fugitive Pieces Away from Her Sci Fi Channel's Never Cry Werewolf MTV 'sThe American Mall [ 13] [ 14]
Dobrev leftDegrassi in 2009 to star inThe CW 's supernatural drama seriesThe Vampire Diaries book series of the same name , playing the lead role ofElena Gilbert .[ 5] [ 15] [ 16] [ 17] The Vampire Diaries spinoffThe Originals [ 18] Instagram that she would be leavingThe Vampire Diaries after portraying Elena for six seasons.[ 19] The Vampire Diaries series finale.[ 20]
Dobrev had a minor role inAtom Egoyan 's erotic thrillerChloe [ 5] Sony Pictures Classics on March 26, 2010.[ 21] [ 22] The Roommate [ 23]
Dobrev at the 2011San Diego Comic-Con In April 2011, Dobrev was cast as Candace Kelmeckis in the film adaptation ofThe Perks of Being a Wallflower [ 24] Let's Be Cops [ 25] [ 26]
Dobrev played the role of Vicki Summers in the 2015 horror comedy filmThe Final Girls [ 27] Arrivals as flight attendant Izzy;[ 28] Departures and was scheduled to go into production in April 2017.[ 29] [ 30] Crash Pad [ 31]
In 2017, Dobrev co-starred as weapons specialist Becky Clearidge in the action film sequelXXX: Return of Xander Cage [ 32] [ 33] [ 34] Flatliners [ 35] [ 36]
Dobrev at the 2012San Diego Comic-Con In March 2018, Dobrev was cast as Clem in the comedyFam sitcom pilot that was picked up to series in May 2018.[ 37] [ 38] [ 39] [ 40] Roger Avary thrillerLucky Day [ 41] Run This Town [ 42] [ 43] Woman 99 book series.[ 44]
Activism and charity work Dobrev supports multiple charitable causes, includingPuma 's 2011 non-profit Project Pink,[ 45] Pennsylvania . She is also recognized for her long-term involvement with theWE movement , a Canadian-based charity that empowers youth as agents of change.[ 46] Me to We volunteer trip toKenya to help build a school.[ 47] [ 48] We Day event inToronto in 2011 and made an appearance on stage at WE Day California 2019.[ 49] [ 50] Elton John AIDS Foundation .[ 51]
Personal life Dobrev is a dual citizen of Bulgaria and Canada.[ 52] [ 53] [ 54] The Vampire Diaries Atlanta ; however, she moved to Los Angeles after leaving the series in 2015.[ 55] [ 7]
Dobrev has invested in various beverage companies[ 56] Julianne Hough called Fresh Vine Wine.[ 57]
From 2010 to 2013, Dobrev was in a relationship with American actor andThe Vampire Diaries co-starIan Somerhalder .[ 58] snowboarder ,skateboarder andOlympic gold medalistShaun White . They became engaged in October 2024,[ 59] [ 60] [ 61]
On Dobrev's birthday in 2025, she had to evacuate her Los Angeles home due to awildfire . Her home did not burn down, which made her feelsurvivor's guilt .[ 62]
Filmography
Film
Television
Music videos
Awards and nominations
Notes
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