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Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev is a Canadian actress born in Bulgaria, best known for playing Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce on *The Vampire Diaries* and Mia Jones on *Degrassi: The Next Generation*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nina Dobrev (born Nikolina Kamenova Dobreva on January 9, 1989) is a Bulgarian-born Canadian actress. She is best known for playing Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce on The Vampire Diaries (2009–2015) and Mia Jones on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Her film credits include The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Let’s Be Cops, The Final Girls, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, and Love Hard.

Early life and background

Dobrev was born Nikolina Kamenova Dobreva in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 1989. She was raised in Canada and is identified as a Bulgarian-born Canadian actress.

Career

Dobrev first gained attention through television roles in Degrassi: The Next Generation. She later became widely known for The Vampire Diaries (2009–2015), where she portrayed Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce. She also had a leading role in the sitcom Fam.

Film work

Dobrev has appeared in multiple feature films across drama, comedy, horror, and action genres. Her film credits include The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Let’s Be Cops, The Final Girls, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, Flatliners, Dog Days, Then Came You, and Love Hard.

Recent work

Recent sources describe Dobrev as continuing to work in film and television. Her credits include Reunion (2024) and other recent projects.

Key facts

Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, and raised in Canada.
Became widely known for The Vampire Diaries (2009–2015).
Played Mia Jones on Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Her film credits include The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Let’s Be Cops, The Final Girls, Flatliners, and Love Hard.
Also had a leading role in the sitcom Fam.

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Canadian context

Nina Dobrev is a Canadian actress who became internationally known through American television and film, and she is often identified in Canadian media and reference sources as Bulgarian-born Canadian.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nina Dobrev?

Nina Dobrev is a Canadian actress born in Bulgaria, best known for The Vampire Diaries and Degrassi: The Next Generation.

How old is Nina Dobrev?

She was born on January 9, 1989, so she is 37 years old as of July 23, 2026.

What is Nina Dobrev doing now?

She is still working as an actress and has continued appearing in recent film and television projects, including Reunion (2024) in source listings.

Who is Nina Dobrev dating?

Recent public sources in the provided results do not verify a current partner, so her dating status is not confirmed here.

What happened to Nina Dobrev?

Nothing indicates a major incident; she left The Vampire Diaries as a series regular after 2015 and later continued her career in film and television.

What movies is Nina Dobrev in?

Her film credits include The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Let’s Be Cops, The Final Girls, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, Flatliners, Dog Days, Then Came You, Love Hard, and Reunion.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nina_Dobrev
Supports: Birth name, date/place of birth, nationality, major television roles, and several film credits.
IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2400045/bio/
Supports: Bulgarian-born Canadian actress; notable TV and film credits including *Degrassi*, *The Vampire Diaries*, and feature films.
TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/nina-dobrev/
Supports: Canadian actress; best known for *Degrassi* and *The Vampire Diaries*; film credits and *Fam*.
Us Weekly — https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/nina-dobrev/
Supports: Acting career overview and more recent film credits including *Reunion* (2024).
People — https://people.com/tag/nina-dobrev/
Supports: Summary of her identity as a Canadian actress and her best-known roles and films.