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. She gained prominence for her dual roles as Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce in the popular CW television series, *The Vampire Diaries*, which aired from 2009 to 2015. Dobrev's work on the show brought her widespread recognition and established her as a notable figure in the entertainment industry.
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: Appeared 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: Starred 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.
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
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: Supported Puma's Project Pink
In 2011, Nina Dobrev supported Puma's non-profit Project Pink, which supports numerous breast cancer charities.
2012: Appeared 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: Starred in Let's Be Cops
In August 2014, Nina Dobrev starred in the 20th Century Fox comedy Let's Be Cops.
2014: Appeared 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: Crossover to The Vampire Diaries spinoff The Originals
In 2014, Nina Dobrev crossed over to The Vampire Diaries spinoff The Originals, as doppelgänger character Tatia, in an episode.
April 2015: Dobrev announced departure from The Vampire Diaries
In April 2015, Nina Dobrev announced via Instagram that she would be leaving The Vampire Diaries after portraying Elena for six seasons.
September 2015: Cast in Arrivals
In September 2015, Nina Dobrev was cast in the film Arrivals as flight attendant Izzy; the film was later retitled Departures.
January 2017: Dobrev returned 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: Departures scheduled to go into production
In April 2017, Departures, previously titled Arrivals, was scheduled to go into production.
2017: Appeared 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-starred in XXX: Return of Xander Cage and Flatliners
In 2017, Nina Dobrev co-starred as Becky Clearidge in the action film sequel XXX: Return of Xander Cage and as Marlo in the remake of Flatliners.
March 2018: Cast in Fam
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, in which Nina Dobrev was cast, was picked up to series.
2018: Starred 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: Fam premiered
On January 10, 2019, the CBS sitcom Fam, starring Nina Dobrev, premiered.
May 10, 2019: Fam was canceled
On May 10, 2019, the CBS sitcom Fam, starring Nina Dobrev, was canceled after one season.
2019: Leading role in sitcom Fam
In 2019, Nina Dobrev had a leading role in the sitcom Fam.
2019: Appeared at WE Day California
In 2019, Nina Dobrev made an appearance on stage at WE Day California.
March 2020: Released in Run This Town
In March 2020, Nina Dobrev joined the cast of the film Run This Town, which was released.
July 2020: To star in and executive produce Woman 99 television 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: Starred in Love Hard
In 2021, Nina Dobrev starred in the romantic comedy Love Hard.
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