Nina Dobrev
Born: 1989-01-09 in Sofia, Bulgaria
Known For: Acting
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).
Filmography
2026
2024
- Reunion as Amanda Tanner
2023
- The Out-Laws as Parker McDermott
- The Bricklayer as Kate
- Sick Girl as Wren Pepper
- Shaun White: The Last Run as Self
- The League ... (Executive Producer)
2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self - Guest
- Redeeming Love as Mae
2020
- Run This Town as Ashley
2018
- Then Came You as Izzy
- Dog Days as Elizabeth
2017
- xXx: Return of Xander Cage as Rebecca 'Becky' Clearidge
- Flatliners as Marlo
- Crash Pad as Hannah
2015
- Lip Sync Battle as Self
- The Final Girls as Vicki Summers
2014
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Self - Guest
- Let's Be Cops as Josie
2013
- The Originals as Tatia
2012
- Good Mythical Morning as Self
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower as Candace
2011
- Workaholics as Courtnee
- The Roommate as Maria
- Arena as Lori Lord
2009
- The Vampire Diaries as Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- The Super Hero Squad Show as Ellen (voice)
- Merry Madagascar as Cupid (voice)
- Degrassi Goes Hollywood as Mia Jones
2008
- Eleventh Hour as Grace Dahl
- The Border as Maia
- Repo! The Genetic Opera as Teenage Zydrate Addict
- Fugitive Pieces as Bella
- Never Cry Werewolf as Loren
- How She Move as Tall Girl in Bathroom
- The American Mall as Ally
- Mookie's Law
- The Curse of Degrassi as Mia
2007
- Away from Her as Monica
- The Poet as Rachel
- My Daughter's Secret as Justine
- Too Young to Marry as Jessica Carpenter
2006
- Degrassi: Minis as Mia Jones
- Repo! The Genetic Opera
- Playing House as Young Frannie Mackenzie
2005
- Robot Chicken as Cortana (voice)
2004
- Project Runway as Self - Guest Judge
2001
- Degrassi as Mia Jones
1999
- Family Guy as Lois' High School Bully (voice)
- Teen Choice Awards as Self
1996
- The Daily Show as Self
1994
- MTV Europe Music Awards as Self - Presenter
1992
- MTV Movie & TV Awards as Self
1984
- MTV Video Music Awards as Self - Presenter
1975
- People's Choice Awards as Self - Presenter
1959
- The Grammys as Self