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

Vampire Diaries Season Premiere

‘Vampire Diaries’ Season Premiere: Silas Raises Hell In Mystic Falls

Plus, Elena and Caroline battled the freshman 15 on ‘The Vampire Diaries’ season premiere — and by that, I mean it took about 15 minutes for someone to die! I miss college.
The Vampire Diaries made its long-awaited return Oct. 3, and after the first hour, it’s clear the fifth season is going to be one of adjustments. Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Caroline (Candice Accola) are adjusting to college life, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) is adjusting to living apart from his girlfriend, Katherine is adjusting to her humanity, Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) is adjusting to life among the living and Bonnie (Kat Graham) is adjusting to life among the dead.

October 3, 2013

Vampire Diaries Season 5 Spoilers

‘Vampire Diaries’ Season 5 Poster: Doppelganger Danger In Mystic Falls

Season five is just a few weeks away! Sink your teeth into this new promo poster for a taste of what’s to come.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but the new poster for the upcoming fifth season of The Vampire Diaries says more than words ever could. Even with the Mikaelson family ditching Mystic Falls for The Originals, there’s still plenty of eye candy on the newly released promo art — is Damon (Ian Somerhalder) having his own private wet t-shirt contest? — which has more excited for The CW drama’s Oct. 3 return than ever.

September 13, 2013

Vampire Diaries Season 5

‘Vampire Diaries’ Scoop: Elena Gets ‘Dangerous’ New Teacher In Season 5

Australian import Rick Cosnett has a ‘dark’ lesson for Elena & Caroline — but will one of them also end up as the teacher’s pet?
A new school year means a new enemy for Elena (Nina Dobrev) on The Vampire Diaries — and because this is The CW we’re talking about, Elena’s new foe is as wickedly attractive as he is, well, wicked! EW.com reports that Aussie actor Rick Cosnett will appear on the show’s upcoming fifth season as biology professor Dr. Wes Maxfield, and it doesn’t take long for Elena and Caroline (Candice Accola) to grow suspicious of him.

August 28, 2013

Nina Dobrev Yellow Dress

Nina Dobrev Bares Her Back In Sexy Yellow Mini: Get A 360 Degree View

The September ‘Cosmo’ cover girl looked absolutely gorgeous in her sexy yellow dress at a summer soiree on August 10! Each time we see her, she looks better and better. Do you love her latest look?
Nina Dobrev, 24, was spotted at Cosmopolitan’s Summer Bash in Cali on August 10, where she looked totally stunning. The gorgeous actress posed for pics with some friends and looked happier than ever in a bright yellow frock. Tell us what you think of Nina’s bold mini — vote below!

August 12, 2013

Nina Dobrev Cosmopolitan

Nina Dobrev: Sexier Than Ever On The Cover Of ‘Cosmopolitan’

Nina Dobrev is rocking her best look ever on the September cover of ‘Cosmo’ — look at her five fantastic beauty and fashion looks inside the mag in the gallery attached!
Nina Dobrev is “strong, single and a badass heartbreaker,” according to the cover line on the mag. Sorry, Ian Somerhalder! Nina looks the best she’s ever looked on the magazine cover — with legs for days, voluminous hair and a sexy smokey eye, what’s not to love?

August 5, 2013

Nina Dobrev Dancing

Nina Dobrev Sings Along To Ellie Goulding With Hot Hunk — Watch

Looks like someone enjoyed Lollapalooza! ‘The Vampire Diaries’ star hit up the Chicago music festival (with a sexy friend!) and documented her amazing experience for our viewing pleasure. Watch all the videos below!
Nina Dobrev was living the dream on August 3. With a VIP pass to Lollapalooza, the iconic music festival in Chicago, Ill., Nina — along with a cute guy friend — partied and danced like crazy, and even got an up-close view of one of her favorite artists, Ellie Goulding.

August 4, 2013

Nina Dobrev Pics 25 — <p>Nina posted this image to Twitter on July 14, 2013. (Courtesy of Twitter/Instagram)</p>

Nina Dobrev Helps Friend’s Burn Using Her Go-To Beauty Cream

Nina Dobrev revealed her favorite go-to cream to her friend Riawna to help her burn! Now we know how you can get flawless skin like ‘The Vampire Diaries’ star! Want to know more of Nina’s beauty secrets? Keep reading!
Burns can be tough and easy to get if you’re not careful. Nina Dobrev, 24, recently tweeted out her favorite cream, and how she uses it — especially to heal burns! (Side note: Nina looks amazing in the photo she posted, with a smokey eye and magenta lip.) See what Nina said about her fave product and how it’s helping her friend, stylist Riawna Capri, with her burn as well!

July 16, 2013

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