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Nina Dobrev Biography
Birth Name:
Nikolina Constantinova Dobreva
Birth Place:
Sofia, Bulgaria
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- Moved from Bulgaria to Toronto at age 2
- Competed in rhythmic gymnastics as a girl and represented Canada internationally in aesthetic group gymnastics
- Is fluent in Bulgarian, English and French
- Big break came when cast as teenage mom Mia Jones on Degrassi: The Next Generation in 2006
- The Vampire Diaries was the first pilot she ever auditioned for
Awards
- 2015People's Choice Awards-Favorite TV Duo: winner
- 2014People's Choice Awards-Favorite On-Screen Chemistry: winner
- 2012People's Choice Awards-Favorite TV Drama Actress: winner
Relationships
- Konstantin -- Father
- Michaela -- Mother