Nina Dobrev, a Bulgarian-born Canadian actress, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry with her versatile performances in television and film. Her most notable roles include Mia Jones in the popular Canadian television series Degrassi: The Next Generation, which aired from 2001 to 2005, and Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce in the hit CW series The Vampire Diaries, where she played the lead role for six seasons from 2009 to 2015.
Before making it big in Hollywood, Dobrev showcased her passion for the arts from a very young age. She was enthusiastic about dance, gymnastics, theater, music, visual arts, and acting, which led her to pursue modeling jobs and eventually, commercial auditions. Her early success in commercials and television roles, including Fugitive Pieces, Away from Her, and Degrassi: The Next Generation, paved the way for her breakthrough role in The Vampire Diaries.
When she's not acting, Dobrev loves to travel and explore new destinations, often visiting Europe for pleasure and to compete internationally in aesthetic gymnastics, representing Canada. In her free time, she enjoys playing various sports, including volleyball, soccer, swimming, rock climbing, wakeboarding, snowboarding, and horseback riding.
Above all, acting remains Dobrev's greatest passion, and she views it as an ongoing adventure that has just begun. She believes that the journey and the characters she creates along the way will help her understand herself better, and she is excited to see where this journey takes her.
