Acting · Sofia, Bulgaria · Born January 9, 1989
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).
MovieThe Get Out
2026
as Carrie
General Admission
2026
MovieReunion
2024
as Amanda Tanner
MovieThe Bricklayer
2023
as Kate
MovieSick Girl
2023
as Wren Pepper
MovieThe Out-Laws
2023
as Parker McDermott
TVShaun White: The Last Run
2023
as Self
TVThe Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self - Guest
MovieRedeeming Love
2022
as Mae
MovieLove Hard
2021
as Natalie Bauer
MovieRun This Town
2020
as Ashley
MovieLucky Day
2019
as Chloe
TVFam
2019
as Clem
MovieThen Came You
2018
as Izzy
MovieDog Days
2018
as Elizabeth
MovieCrash Pad
2017
as Hannah
MovieFlatliners
2017
as Marlo
MoviexXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017
as Rebecca 'Becky' Clearidge
MovieThe Final Girls
2015
as Vicki Summers
TVLip Sync Battle
2015
as Self
MovieLet's Be Cops
2014
as Josie
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self - Guest
TVThe Originals
2013
as Tatia
MovieThe Perks of Being a Wallflower
2012
as Candace
TVGood Mythical Morning
2012
as Self
MovieArena
2011
as Lori Lord
TVWorkaholics
2011
as Courtnee
MovieThe Roommate
2011
as Maria
TVConan
2010
as Self
MovieChloe
2010
as Anna
MovieMerry Madagascar
2009
as Cupid (voice)
TVThe Super Hero Squad Show
2009
as Ellen (voice)
TVThe Vampire Diaries
2009
as Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce
MovieDegrassi Goes Hollywood
2009
as Mia Jones
TVWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
MovieRepo! The Genetic Opera
2008
as Teenage Zydrate Addict (uncredited)
MovieThe Curse of Degrassi
2008
as Mia
TVEleventh Hour
2008
as Grace Dahl
MovieMookie's Law
2008
MovieThe American Mall
2008
as Ally
MovieNever Cry Werewolf
2008
as Loren
MovieFugitive Pieces
2008
as Bella
MovieHow She Move
2008
as Tall Girl in Bathroom
TVThe Border
2008
as Maia
MovieMy Daughter's Secret
2007
as Justine
MovieThe Poet
2007
as Rachel
MovieToo Young to Marry
2007
as Jessica Carpenter
MovieAway from Her
2007
as Monica
MoviePlaying House
2006
as Young Frannie Mackenzie
TVDegrassi: Minis
2006
as Mia Jones
MovieRepo! The Genetic Opera
2006
TVRobot Chicken
2005
as Cortana (voice)
TVProject Runway
2004
as Self - Guest Judge
TVDegrassi
2001
as Mia Jones
TVTeen Choice Awards
1999
as Self
TVFamily Guy
1999
as Lois' High School Bully (voice)
TVThe Daily Show
1996
as Self - Guest
TVMTV Europe Music Awards
1994
as Self - Presenter
TVMTV Movie & TV Awards
1992
as Self
TVMTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self - Presenter
TVPeople's Choice Awards
1975
as Self - Presenter
TVThe Grammys
1959
as Self
It Happened One Summer
as Piper Bellinger
You Deserve to Know
