Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nina Dobrev

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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.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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2009: Leaving Degrassi: The Next Generation

In 2009, Nina Dobrev left Degrassi: The Next Generation.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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2011: Role in The Roommate

In 2011, Nina Dobrev had a small role in the film "The Roommate".

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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".

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August 2014: Starring in Let's Be Cops

In August 2014, Nina Dobrev starred in the 20th Century Fox comedy "Let's Be Cops".

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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".

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March 2018: Casting in Fam Pilot

In March 2018, Nina Dobrev was cast as Clem in the comedy Fam, a CBS sitcom pilot.

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May 2018: Fam Picked Up to Series

In May 2018, the CBS sitcom pilot Fam, starring Nina Dobrev, was picked up to series.

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2018: Roles in Dog Days and Then Came You

In 2018, Nina Dobrev starred in the romantic comedies "Dog Days" and "Then Came You".

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January 10, 2019: Premiere of Fam

On January 10, 2019, the CBS sitcom Fam, starring Nina Dobrev, premiered.

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May 10, 2019: Cancellation of Fam

On May 10, 2019, the sitcom Fam, starring Nina Dobrev, was canceled after one season.

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2019: Leading role in Fam

In 2019, Nina Dobrev had a leading role in the sitcom "Fam".

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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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