Nina Dobrev

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Biography

Fresh-faced actress Nina Dobrev frequently surprised audiences with the depth she brought to her diverse characters. Bulgarian-born and raised in Canada, the Toronto native had already begun to make strides as a teen in such Canadian productions as filmmaker Sarah Polley's affecting drama "Away from Her" (2006). That same year, Dobrev connected with teens everywhere when she joined the cast of "Degrassi: The Next Generation (TEENick, 2001- ) …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

Nina Constantinova Dobreva on January 9, 1989 in Sofia, BG

Career Milestones

Moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of two

2006

Cast in the drama "Away from Her," written and directed by Sarah Polley

2006

Landed a featured role as Mia Jones on teen soap "Degrassi: The Next Generation" (The N)

2006

Made feature film debut in "Repo! The Genetic Opera" as a teen Zytrate addict

2008

Cast in a starring role on MTV musical film "The American Mall"

2009

Cast in breakthrough lead role on The CW's "The Vampire Diaries" opposite Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder

2009

Reprised role of Mia Jones in "Degrassi Goes Hollywood"

2010

Nominated for the 2010 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi

2011

Played supporting role in "The Roommate"

2012

Co-starred opposite Logan Lerman in feature adaptation of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," written and directed by the novel's author Stephen Chbosky