Nina Dobrev
Bulgarian-Canadian actress, 'The Vampire Diaries'
Born
January 9th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Canada
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Born in Bulgaria and later moving to Canada, this actress gained recognition for her compelling performances on television. A significant role was in the series 'The Vampire Diaries', where she portrayed Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce, characters central to the show's plot. Other notable projects included starring in films such as 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' and 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage'.
Portrayed Elena Gilbert in 'The Vampire Diaries'
Starred in 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'
Featured in 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage'
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