Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nina Dobrev
How Nina Dobrev built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Nina Dobrev, born Nikolina Kamenova Dobreva, is a Canadian actress best known for her dual roles as Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce in the popular CW supernatural drama series, The Vampire Diaries (2009-2015).
2006: Debut in Degrassi: The Next Generation
In 2006, Nina Dobrev landed her breakout role as Mia Jones in the drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation.
2007: Appearances in Fugitive Pieces and Away from Her
In 2007, Nina Dobrev appeared in several feature films including "Fugitive Pieces" and "Away from Her".
2008: Headlined Television Films
In 2008, Nina Dobrev headlined a number of television films, including "Never Cry Werewolf", "The American Mall", and two Lifetime original movies.
2009: Starring in The Vampire Diaries
In 2009, Nina Dobrev left Degrassi to star in The CW's supernatural drama series "The Vampire Diaries", playing the lead role of Elena Gilbert and recurrently playing Katherine Pierce.
2009: Leaving Degrassi: The Next Generation
In 2009, Nina Dobrev left Degrassi: The Next Generation.
2009: The Vampire Diaries Debut
In 2009, Nina Dobrev starred in The CW's supernatural drama series "The Vampire Diaries" playing Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce.
March 26, 2010: Release of Chloe
On March 26, 2010, Nina Dobrev had a minor role in Atom Egoyan's erotic thriller "Chloe", theatrically released by Sony Pictures Classics.
April 2011: Casting in The Perks of Being a Wallflower
In April 2011, Nina Dobrev was cast as Candace Kelmeckis in the film adaptation of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower".
2011: Role in The Roommate
In 2011, Nina Dobrev had a small role in the film "The Roommate".
2011: Support for Project Pink
In 2011, Nina Dobrev supported Puma's non-profit Project Pink, which supports numerous breast cancer charities.
2012: Appearance in The Perks of Being a Wallflower
In 2012, Nina Dobrev appeared in the coming-of-age drama "The Perks of Being a Wallflower".
August 2014: Starring in Let's Be Cops
In August 2014, Nina Dobrev starred in the 20th Century Fox comedy "Let's Be Cops".
2014: Roles in Let's Be Cops and The Final Girls
In 2014, Nina Dobrev appeared in the comedies "Let's Be Cops" and "The Final Girls".
2014: Appearance in The Originals Spinoff
In 2014, Nina Dobrev crossed over to "The Vampire Diaries" spinoff "The Originals", as doppelgänger character Tatia, in an episode.
April 2015: Departure from The Vampire Diaries Announced
In April 2015, Nina Dobrev announced via Instagram that she would be leaving "The Vampire Diaries" after portraying Elena for six seasons.
September 2015: Casting in Arrivals (Departures)
In September 2015, Nina Dobrev was cast in the film "Arrivals" (later retitled "Departures") as flight attendant Izzy.
2015: Departure from The Vampire Diaries
In 2015, Nina Dobrev concluded her role as Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce in "The Vampire Diaries" after six seasons.
January 2017: Return to The Vampire Diaries series finale
In January 2017, it was announced that Nina Dobrev would return as Elena and Katherine in "The Vampire Diaries" series finale.
April 2017: Scheduled Production of Departures
In April 2017, "Departures" was scheduled to go into production.
2017: Roles in Flatliners and XXX: Return of Xander Cage
In 2017, Nina Dobrev appeared in the science-fiction drama "Flatliners" and had her biggest commercial success with "XXX: Return of Xander Cage".
2017: Co-starring in XXX: Return of Xander Cage and Flatliners
In 2017, Nina Dobrev co-starred as Becky Clearidge in "XXX: Return of Xander Cage", and as Marlo in the remake of "Flatliners".
March 2018: Casting in Fam Pilot
In March 2018, Nina Dobrev was cast as Clem in the comedy Fam, a CBS sitcom pilot.
May 2018: Fam Picked Up to Series
In May 2018, the CBS sitcom pilot Fam, starring Nina Dobrev, was picked up to series.
2018: Roles in Dog Days and Then Came You
In 2018, Nina Dobrev starred in the romantic comedies "Dog Days" and "Then Came You".
January 10, 2019: Premiere of Fam
On January 10, 2019, the CBS sitcom Fam, starring Nina Dobrev, premiered.
May 10, 2019: Cancellation of Fam
On May 10, 2019, the sitcom Fam, starring Nina Dobrev, was canceled after one season.
2019: Leading role in Fam
In 2019, Nina Dobrev had a leading role in the sitcom "Fam".
2019: Appearance at WE Day California
In 2019, Nina Dobrev made an appearance on stage at WE Day California.
March 2020: Release of Run This Town
In March 2020, the film "Run This Town", featuring Nina Dobrev, was released.
July 2020: Announcement of Woman 99 Adaptation
In July 2020, it was announced that Nina Dobrev would star in and serve as an executive producer for a television adaptation of the Woman 99 book series.
2021: Role in Love Hard
In 2021, Nina Dobrev starred in the romantic comedy "Love Hard".
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