Nina Dobrev

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Height:: 5' 6"
Hometown:: Sofia

Bio:
Nina Dobrev (born Nina Constantinova Dobreva in Sofia, Bulgaria on January 9, 1989) is a Bulgarian-Canadian actress best known for her role on The CW’s The Vampire Diaries. An avid gymnastics and yoga enthusiast, Nina was a model and actress in Canada (she starred on Degrassi: The Next Generation) before landing the lead role on The Vampire Diaries in 2009, where she began a real-life romance with co-star Ian Somerhalder. Nina had roles in 2010’s Chloe, 2012’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower and in 2014’s Let’s Be Cops. On Apr.6, 2015, Nina announced she would be leaving The Vampire Diaries at the end of the season.

Best Known For:
Her dual role — human Elena and vampire Katherine — on The CW’s The Vampire Diaries

Personal Life:
Outside of her role on the fan-frenzied Vampire Diaries, Nina has also attracted attention because of her hush-hush relationship with co-star Ian Somerhalder. The two confirmed their relationship in Sept. 2011, but separated in May 2013. Later, Nina dated Shaun White from 2020 until 2025.

Latest Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev Ian Somerhalder Relationship

Nina Dobrev & Ian Somerhalder: Her Loving Message To Him On Last Days Of ‘TVD’

Nian fans, you’ll love this! While Nina wraps up filming her final scenes on ‘TVD’ with Ian (so sad!), she took to complimenting her smoldering ex on Instagram while sharing a behind the scenes Delena pic. See her loving message here!
We’re glad to know that things aren’t so awkward between Nina Dobrev, 26, and Ian Somerhalder, 36, that she’s still able to lovingly compliment him! The actress, who recently admitted that she has an enormous amount of love for her ex, shared a sweet behind the scenes look of Delena filming one of their final scenes together on the The Vampire Diaries, and her caption made our hearts melt!

April 13, 2015

Nina Dobrev Leaving 'The Vampire Diaries' Reason

Nina Dobrev: Ian Somerhalder Was Real Reason She Quit ‘TVD’ — Too Awkward

Recently, Nina revealed that she only wanted Elena Gilbert’s journey to last six seasons on ‘The Vampire Diaries,’ but HollywoodLife.com has EXCLUSIVELY learned that her ex, Ian Somerhalder, is the real reason she quit the series. Find out all the details here!
Fans were totally shocked when Nina Dobrev, 26, announced that she’ll be leaving The Vampire Diaries at the end of its current season. The actress said she had always known that she only wanted to stay on the series for six seasons, but fans couldn’t help but wonder if her failed relationship with co-star Ian Somerhalder, 36, had anything to do with her decision to quit. Well, HollywoodLife.com has EXCLUSIVELY learned that it did. Nina felt like it was “too awkward” to continue working with him, following their breakup.

April 10, 2015

Kat Graham: Nina Dobrev Leaving ‘TVD’ Is ‘Very Bittersweet’

Things are going to be different on the set of ‘The Vampire Diaries’ without Nina Dobrev next season — and her co-stars are pretty upset about it. Find out how Kat Graham reacted to Nina’s shocking news.
The Vampire Diaries fans are still reeling over Nina Dobrev’s, 25, startling announcement that she’ll be leaving the show after Season 6, but how do her co-stars feel over the bold move?! Kat Graham, 25, opened up about the emotional situation during an appearance on VH1’s Big Morning Buzz April 8. Is she supporting her pal’s decision? Find out here!

April 8, 2015

Nina Dobrev Loves Ian Somerholder — Nina Dobrev & Ian Somerville

Nina Dobrev & Ian Somerhalder: She Has ‘Enormous’ Amount Of Love For Him — Watch

Even though she decided to leave Ian Somerhalder and ‘The Vampire Diaries’ behind her, Nina Dobrev just recently revealed that she still has nothing but love for her ex. Click inside to WATCH!
Nina Dobrev, 26, had nothing bad to say about her ex and on-screen love interest, Ian Somerhalder, 36, when she last spoke about The Vampire Diaries during an interview. While addressing whether or not it was awkward for the two of them to be so intimate as they film certain scenes, Nina quickly slammed the suggestion by revealing how she really feels about her ex.

April 8, 2015

Nina Dobrev Ian Somerhalder Engagement

Nina Dobrev: Did Ian Somerhalder’s Engagement Push Her Out Of ‘TVD’?

Did Nina Dobrev decide to leave ‘The Vampire Diaries’ behind because her co-star ex, Ian Somerhalder, got engaged to Nikki Reed? HollywoodLife.com can EXCLUSIVELY reveal the truth!
Nina Dobrev, 26, left fans of her hit show devastated when she announced she was leaving The Vampire Diaries for good. However, was it her own devastation over losing Ian Somerhalder, 36, to his new girl, Nikki Reed, 26, that helped her make a final decision?

April 7, 2015

‘Vampire Diaries’ Recap: Stefan Makes A Shocking Sacrifice For Caroline

Holy moly! We certainly didn’t see THAT twist coming. As the gang tried to bring Caroline back after she switched off her humanity, things took a turn for the worse on the March 12 episode of ‘The Vampire Diaries’ and Stefan was forced to take drastic measures.
It hasn’t been long since Caroline Forbes (Candice Accola) turned her humanity off — it happened on the previous episode of The Vampire Diaries — but she has already turned Mystic Falls upside down. Plus, Kai (Chris Wood) sought forgiveness from Bonnie (Kat Graham) after her return to the present and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) discovered that his mom’s still alive.

March 12, 2015

chris wood ian somerhalder friends

Nina Dobrev’s Rumored Crush Chris Wood Befriends Ian Somerhalder

How adorable — Nina Dobrev’s new rumored fling, Chris Wood, showed off a pic on his Instagram where he supported her ex-boyfriend, Ian Somerhalder!
They play rivals on-screen but according to a new pic, Ian Somerhalder, 36, and Chris Wood, 26, are quite friendly behind the scenes, despite their relations with Nina Dobrev, 26, in real life!

February 5, 2015

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