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 CW's popular supernatural drama series, The Vampire Diaries. Her portrayal of these characters brought her significant recognition and established her as a prominent figure in television entertainment.
2006: Breakout Role 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 the feature films Fugitive Pieces and Away from Her.
2008: Starring in Television Films
In 2008, Nina Dobrev headlined television films including Never Cry Werewolf and The American Mall.
2009: Starring in The Vampire Diaries
In 2009, Nina Dobrev left Degrassi to star in The CW's The Vampire Diaries as Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce.
March 26, 2010: Minor Role in Chloe
On March 26, 2010, Nina Dobrev had a minor role in Atom Egoyan's erotic thriller Chloe.
April 2011: Cast in The Perks of Being a Wallflower Adaptation
In April 2011, Nina Dobrev was cast as Candace Kelmeckis in the film adaptation of The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
2011: Small Role in The Roommate
In 2011, Nina Dobrev had a small role in the film The Roommate.
2011: Support for Project Pink and Hosting We Day Toronto
In 2011, Nina Dobrev supported Puma's Project Pink and hosted the We Day event in Toronto.
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 Tatia.
April 2015: Departure from The Vampire Diaries
In April 2015, Nina Dobrev announced she would be leaving The Vampire Diaries after six seasons.
September 2015: Cast in Arrivals (Departures)
In September 2015, Nina Dobrev was cast in the film Arrivals, later retitled Departures, as flight attendant Izzy.
January 2017: Return to The Vampire Diaries Finale
In January 2017, it was announced that Nina Dobrev would return for The Vampire Diaries series finale.
April 2017: Scheduled Production for Departures
In April 2017, production was scheduled to begin for the film Departures, in which Nina Dobrev was cast.
2017: Appearance in Flatliners and XXX: Return of Xander Cage
In 2017, Nina Dobrev appeared in the science-fiction drama Flatliners and XXX: Return of Xander Cage, her biggest commercial success.
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 Flatliners.
March 2018: Cast in Fam Pilot
In March 2018, Nina Dobrev was cast as Clem in the comedy Fam pilot for CBS.
May 2018: Fam Picked Up to Series
In May 2018, the comedy Fam, starring Nina Dobrev, was picked up to series by CBS.
2018: Starring 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 CBS 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, Nina Dobrev joined the cast of the film Run This Town, which was released.
July 2020: Executive Producer Role for Woman 99 Adaptation
In July 2020, it was announced that Nina Dobrev would star in and executive produce a television adaptation of the Woman 99 book series.
2021: Starring in Love Hard
In 2021, Nina Dobrev starred in the romantic comedy Love Hard.
