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.

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‘Vampire Diaries’ Recap: A Surprise Return Proves Deadly For [Spoiler]

The race for the cure may have cost one member of the ‘TVD’ gang his (or her) life!
Still bumming around on the island, the Mystic Falls gang was dealt a major blow on the Feb. 14 episode of The Vampire Diaries when they learned there’s only one dose of the cure! Of course, that piece of news paled in comparison to the crushing loss suffered in the episode’s final moments — and the shocking return I didn’t see coming.

Huge, major, game-changing spoilers ahead…

February 14, 2013

Vampire Diaries Katherine Returning

‘Vampire Diaries’ Scoop: Katherine Returning In Season 4?

A fan-favorite character is on her (or his) way to Mystic Falls! Could it be our old friend Katherine?
It’s been too long since we’ve seen Katherine (Nina Dobrev) on The Vampire Diaries — more specifically, far too long — but a new spoiler gives suffering fans a glimmer of hope. HollywoodLife.com’s sister site TVLine recently teased that “an imminemt, shocking and much-anticipated return” is about to take place, and I can’t help but keep my fingers/toes/fangs crossed that they’re referencing Elena’s other fanged persona.

February 14, 2013

Vampire Diaries Stefan Rebekah Sex

‘Vampire Diaries’ Recap: Stefan Gets Sweet Revenge On Elena

Stefan’s done crying over Elena! He may not be the Ripper, but he definitely took a dark turn this week.
Last week’s episode of The Vampire Diaries found Elena (Nina Dobrev) ripping out Stefan’s (Paul Wesley) heart with her confession of love for Damon (Ian Somerhalder); and on the Jan. 24 episode, it was Stefan’s turn to do the heartbreaking. After straight-up telling Elena, “I’m not in love with you,” the once-lovable Salvatore left her confused, and found solace in the arms of…

January 24, 2013

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‘Vampire Diaries’ Twist: Elena’s Love For Damon Is Still In ‘Doubt’

‘Delena’ fans, prepare to bang your heads against the wall!
Remember when Elena (Nina Dobrev) finally told Damon (Ian Somerhalder) that she loved him on the Jan. 17 episode of The Vampire Diaries? It may have been over the phone — the kind of half-assed move one might expect from Joe Jonas, to be honest — but it was still beautiful and long overdue. That said, “Delena” fans still shouldn’t get their hopes up too high, at least according to executive producer Julie Plec.

January 18, 2013

Vampire Diaries Season 4 Episode 10

‘Vampire Diaries’ Recap: Elena Tells Stefan How She Feels About Damon

Plus, Stefan forms a surprising new alliance! Things may never be the same in Mystic Falls.
If you see any typos in this recap, blame it on me doing my happy dance, celebrating the triumphant return of Rebekah (Claire Holt) to The Vampire Diaries. Not only did she have me LOL-ing through the entire Jan. 17 episode, but she also forced Elena (Nina Dobrev) to tell Stefan (Paul Wesley) how she really feels about Damon (Ian Somerhalder). It was awkward, and it was dark and it was phenomenal.

January 17, 2013

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Nina Dobrev & Ian Somerhalder Are Hollywood’s Most Supportive Couple

Everyone in Hollywood ought to take lessons from Nina and Ian! The ‘Vampire Diaries’ duo should be the model for all other couples — the way they work together so well and openly support each other is romance at its finest!
As stars of The CW’s The Vampire Diaries, Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder turn in excellent work week after week, but it’s the way the couple supports, respects and loves one another that I really find inspiring. After appearing at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards together on Jan. 10, proud of their love for one another, the two have proved again that they never shy away from an opportunity to gracefully prove their love to their adoring fans — the way a Hollywood relationship ought to work!

January 11, 2013

Nina Dobrev Ian Somerhalder Married

Nina Dobrev Reveals She’s ‘Getting Married’ On Asian Vacation

During a post-Christmas trip to Asia with Ian Somerhalder, Nina tweeted about tying the knot — but did she and Ian really have a New Year’s Eve wedding?
As previously reported by HollywoodLife.com, Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder left Los Angeles on Dec. 26 for a month-long vacation in Asia while on break from filming The Vampire Diaries. Aw! And it looks like they’re not there just for sightseeing and sunbathing, as Nina tweeted on New Year’s Eve that she was going to marry her “soulmate.”

January 2, 2013

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