Nikolina Konstantinova Dobreva (born January 9, 1989), better known as Nina Dobrev, is a Canadian actress. Her first acting role was of Mia Jones in the drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation. She later became known for portraying Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce on The CW's supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries.
Born in Sofia and raised in Toronto, Dobrev made her screen debut playing minor roles in various films. Following her television success, she appeared in a variety of films, including the 2012 coming-of-age drama The Perks of Being a Wallflower, the comedies Let's Be Cops and The Final Girls (2014), and the 2017 science-fiction drama Flatliners. Her biggest commercial success came with XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017). She also starred in the romantic comedies Dog Days (2018), Then Came You (2018), and Love Hard (2021), and had a leading role in the sitcom Fam (2019).
Reunion
Amanda Tanner
2024
The Bricklayer
Kate
2023
Sick Girl
Wren Pepper
2023
The Out-Laws
Parker McDermott
2023
The Jennifer Hudson Show
(1 episode)
2022
Redeeming Love
Mae
2022
Love Hard
Natalie Bauer
2021
Run This Town
Ashley
2020
Lucky Day
Chloe
2019
Fam
Clem · (13 episodes)
2019
Then Came You
Izzy
2018
Dog Days
Elizabeth Daniels
2018
Lie Detector
Self · (1 episode)
2018
Crash Pad
Hannah
2017
Flatliners
Marlo
2017
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Rebecca 'Becky' Clearidge
2017
The Final Girls
Vicki Summers
2015
Lip Sync Battle
Self · (1 episode)
2015
Let's Be Cops
Josie
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · (1 episode)
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(1 episode)
2014
The Originals
Tatia · (1 episode)
2013
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Candace
2012
Good Mythical Morning
Self · (1 episode)
2012
Arena
Lori Lord
2011
Workaholics
Courtnee · (1 episode)
2011
The Roommate
Maria
2011
Conan
Self · (1 episode)
2010
Chloe
Anna
2010
Merry Madagascar
Cupid (voice)
2009
The Super Hero Squad Show
Ellen (voice) · (1 episode)
2009
The Vampire Diaries
Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce · (135 episodes)
2009
The Vampire Diaries
Amara · (3 episodes)
2009
Degrassi Goes Hollywood
Mia Jones
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2009
Repo! The Genetic Opera
Teenage Zydrate Addict
2008
Eleventh Hour
Grace Dahl · (1 episode)
2008
Mookie's Law
2008
The American Mall
Ally
2008
Never Cry Werewolf
Loren
2008
Fugitive Pieces
Bella
2008
How She Move
Tall Girl in Bathroom
2008
The Border
Maia · (2 episodes)
2008
My Daughter's Secret
Justine
2007
The Poet
Rachel
2007
Too Young to Marry
Jessica Carpenter
2007
Away from Her
Monica
2007
Playing House
Young Frannie Mackenzie
2006
Bear Country
Degrassi: Minis
Mia Jones · (7 episodes)
2006
Repo! The Genetic Opera
2006
Robot Chicken
Cortana (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
Robot Chicken
Jenny Curran (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
Robot Chicken
Abby Stevenson (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
Project Runway
Self - Guest Judge · (1 episode)
2004
Degrassi
Mia Jones · (52 episodes)
2001
Teen Choice Awards
Self · (1 episode)
1999
Teen Choice Awards
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
1999
Family Guy
Lois' High School Bully (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
The Daily Show
Self · (1 episode)
1996
MTV Europe Music Awards
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
1994
MTV Movie & TV Awards
Self · (1 episode)
1992
MTV Video Music Awards
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
1984