Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 9, 1989
Place of Birth:
Sofia, Bulgaria
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Nina Dobrev
Biography
Nikolina Konstantinova Dobreva (born January 9, 1989), better known as Nina Dobrev, is a Canadian actress. Her first acting role was of Mia Jones in the drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation. She later became known for portraying Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce on The CW's supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries.
Born in Sofia and raised in Toronto, Dobrev made her screen debut playing minor roles in various films. Following her television success, she appeared in a variety of films, including the 2012 coming-of-age drama The Perks of Being a Wallflower, the comedies Let's Be Cops and The Final Girls (2014), and the 2017 science-fiction drama Flatliners. Her biggest commercial success came with XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017). She also starred in the romantic comedies Dog Days (2018), Then Came You (2018), and Love Hard (2021), and had a leading role in the sitcom Fam (2019).
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Reunion | Amanda Tanner |
| 2023 | The Out-Laws | Parker McDermott |
| 2023 | The Bricklayer | Kate |
| 2023 | Sick Girl | Wren Pepper |
| 2022 | Redeeming Love | Mae |
| 2021 | Love Hard | Natalie Bauer |
| 2020 | Run This Town | Ashley |
| 2019 | Lucky Day | Chloe |
| 2018 | Then Came You | Izzy |
| 2018 | Dog Days | Elizabeth Daniels |
| 2017 | xXx: Return of Xander Cage | Rebecca 'Becky' Clearidge |
| 2017 | Crash Pad | Hannah |
| 2017 | Flatliners | Marlo |
| 2015 | The Final Girls | Vicki Summers |
| 2014 | Let's Be Cops | Josie |
| 2012 | The Perks of Being a Wallflower | Candace |
| 2011 | The Roommate | Maria |
| 2011 | Arena | Lori Lord |
| 2010 | Chloe | Anna |
| 2009 | Degrassi Goes Hollywood | Mia Jones |
| 2009 | Merry Madagascar | Cupid (voice) |
| 2008 | The American Mall | Ally |
| 2008 | Fugitive Pieces | Bella |
| 2008 | How She Move | Tall Girl in Bathroom |
| 2008 | Never Cry Werewolf | Loren |
| 2008 | Repo! The Genetic Opera | Teenage Zydrate Addict |
| 2008 | Mookie's Law | |
| 2007 | Away from Her | Monica |
| 2007 | My Daughter's Secret | Justine |
| 2007 | The Poet | Rachel |
| 2007 | Too Young to Marry | Jessica Carpenter |
| 2006 | Playing House | Young Frannie Mackenzie |
| 2006 | Repo! The Genetic Opera | |
| Bear Country |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show | |
| 2019 | Fam | Clem |
| 2018 | Lie Detector | Self |
| 2015 | Lip Sync Battle | Self |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Self |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | |
| 2013 | The Originals | Tatia |
| 2012 | Good Mythical Morning | Self |
| 2011 | Workaholics | Courtnee |
| 2010 | Conan | Self |
| 2009 | The Vampire Diaries | Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce |
| 2009 | The Super Hero Squad Show | Ellen (voice) |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen | Self - Guest |
| 2009 | The Vampire Diaries | Amara |
| 2008 | Eleventh Hour | Grace Dahl |
| 2008 | The Border | Maia |
| 2006 | Degrassi: Minis | Mia Jones |
| 2005 | Robot Chicken | Abby Stevenson (voice) |
| 2005 | Robot Chicken | Cortana (voice) |
| 2005 | Robot Chicken | Jenny Curran (voice) |
| 2004 | Project Runway | Self - Guest Judge |
| 2001 | Degrassi | Mia Jones |
| 1999 | Family Guy | Lois' High School Bully (voice) |
| 1999 | Teen Choice Awards | Self |
| 1999 | Teen Choice Awards | Self - Presenter |
| 1996 | The Daily Show | Self |
| 1994 | MTV Europe Music Awards | Self - Presenter |
| 1992 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Self |
| 1984 | MTV Video Music Awards | Self - Presenter |
| 1959 | The Grammys | Self |