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

Nikki Reed Ian Somerhalder Love

‘Vampire Diaries’: Nikki Reed Banned From Set For Nina Dobrev’s Sake?

Is Nina leaving ‘The Vampire Diaries?’ Producers are worried the actress might jump ship because Ian Somerhalder is flaunting his new relationship with Nikki Reed all over the set, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed have been flaunting major PDA all over the set of The Vampire Diaries, and it’s upsetting Ian’s ex and co-star Nina Dobrev, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. Because of this, producers are worried that Nina may leave the CW series when her contract expires at the end of season six.

October 16, 2014

Vampire Diaries Recap Elena Forgets Damon

‘Vampire Diaries’ Recap: A Devastated Elena Makes The Ultimate Sacrifice

The Oct. 9 episode of ‘The Vampire Diaries’ did a number on our emotions. Elena made a drastic decision, and one that is going to have heartbreaking repercussions for everyone.
Oh, The Vampire Diaries. You sure know how to make us cry. The Oct. 9 episode featured the return of Enzo (Michael Malarkey), a new big bad and Elena (Nina Dobrev) passing the point of no return. Delena fandom, we’re all in this together.

October 9, 2014

Vampire Diaries Elena Kiss

‘Vampire Diaries’: Elena Shares Steamy Kiss With Stefan — ‘Never Say Never’

OMG, is Elena hooking up Stefan again? ‘Vampire Diaries’ returns Oct. 2, and while she’s struggling to get over the loss of Damon, she may actually be finding a new romance sooner than you think!
Stelena fans unite! Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) was completely broken when Damon (Ian Somerhalder), but maybe she just needed a rebound — and what better than the other brother? We know that Stefan (Paul Wesley) notices a strange change in her, but does that also change his feelings?! After seeing them holding hands on the poster, we’re now hearing they may be locking lips!

October 2, 2014

Derek Hough Nina Dobrev PDA

Nina Dobrev & Derek Hough’s Sexy PDA-Filled Night — Getting Back Together?

It looks like Derek Hough and Nina Dobrev may be giving their love a second chance! The duo was spotted at the Spare Room during the early morning hours on Sept. 17, and a source dished to HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY that they were very “touchy feely!”
Talk about a hot couple! Nina Dobrev, 25, and Derek Hough, 29, may have broken up back in the fall of 2013, but it looks like they are giving their relationship another shot! On Sept. 17, the duo stepped out at the Roosevelt Hotel in LA where a source told HollywoodLife.com exclusively that they were, “catching up and heavily flirting!”

September 17, 2014

Nina Dobrev Alexander Ludwig Together

Nina Dobrev & ‘Hunger Games’ Hunk Alexander Ludwig Together: New Romance?

Nina Dobrev soaked up the sun in Ibiza for a little mini-vacation with none other than ‘Hunger Games’ hottie Alexander Ludwig! Is there a new romance in the works?
Nina Dobrev, 25, could finally have a new man in her life! The Vampire Diaries actress was spotted on a yacht in Ibiza with Alexander Ludwig, 22, and these two couldn’t stop smiling. Is Alexander the perfect guy for Nina to move on with after her split from Ian Somerhalder, 35?

August 24, 2014

Nina Dobrev ‘Will Always Love’ Ian Somerhalder

Ian and Nina may be moving on but a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY that she will always have a special place for him in her heart. Aww! Does this mean that there’s a chance they could get back together someday?
It’s never easy to see an ex move on with a new love, so we’re sure that Nina Dobrev, 25, must be hurting now that her Vampire Diaries co-star Ian Somerhalder, 35, is seeing Nikki Reed, 26. But Nina is choosing to remember her time with Ian fondly and she knows in heart that she “will always love him,” a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.

July 28, 2014

Ian Somerhalder Best Threesome Young Hollywood Awards — Ian Somerhalder (Getty)

Ian Somerhalder Accepts Best Threesome For ‘Vampire Diaries’ At YHAs

What a surprise! Ian Somerhalder showed up at the Young Hollywood Awards on July 27 to accept the Best Threesome award for ‘The Vampire Diaries!’ Damon, Elena and Stefan forever!
Was there ever any doubt that Damon, Elena and Stefan wouldn’t win Best Threesome at the Young Hollywood Awards? Ian Somerhalder, 35, shocked fans when he made an appearance at the awards show and picked up the Best Threesome award solo!

July 28, 2014

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