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Celebrity Biography: Nina Dobrev

29 October 2009 8:07 AM, PDT | PopStar | See recent PopStar news »

On January 9, 1989, Nina Dobrev, whose full name is Nina Const Dobreva, was born in Bulgaria. Nina’s parents are an artist and computer specialist. Nina has one sibling, an older brother. When she was two her family moved to Toronto, Ontario and she has lived there until recently moving to Los Angles and Georgia for filming her latest role. Nina is clearly full of great acting talent but she also has other interests. Nina attended J.B. Tyrrell Sr. Public School, Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts, and Dean Armstrong Acting School. She is interested in dance, gymnastics, theatre, music, acting, and modeling. At 5 ft. 6½ in., she is a graceful beauty to watch. Nina has competed professionally in gymnastics and loves to travel. She is fluent in Bulgarian, French, and English. Nina helped to create a school in Kenya called Free the Children. The school is a non-profit organization built »

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Nina Dobrev Lands Lead in Vampire Diaries

9 March 2009 11:27 AM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

Nina Dobrev, whom you may remember from the godawful "Fright Night" with a werewolf rip-off Never Cry Werewolf, has landed herself a new gig. One with a bit more bite.

According to The Hollywood Reporter Dobrev will play Elena Gilbert, a young woman caught between quarreling vampire brothers Stefan and Damon.

The pilot was penned by Kevin Williamson and "Kyle Xy"'s Julie Plec and is based upon a series of young adult novels written by L.J. Smith. "Dexter" and True Blood" alumnus Marcos Siega is set to direct.

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Leading Lady Found for Vampire Diaries

9 March 2009 | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »

Nina Dobrev ( Never Cry Werewolf ) has taken the lead role in the CW's Vampire Diaries . She'll play Elena Gilbert, a young woman caught between quarreling vampire brothers, Stefan and Damon. Scream 's Kevin Williamson and Kyle Xy 's Julie Plec have wrote the a pilot which stems from the young adult novels by L.J. Smith. Marcos Siega is directing the pilot. His credits include Dexter and True Blood . »

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'Vampire Diaries' Nabs Its Lead!

9 March 2009 2:15 AM, PDT | FEARnet | See recent FEARnet news »

The CW has cast the lead in its upcoming teen vamp pilot.  According to the Hollywood Reporter, Nina Dobrev has signed on to play Elena, the lead in Vampire Diaries.  The 19-year-old Bulgarian-born actress is no stranger to the underworld, as she starred in last year's Never Cry Werewolf for the Sci-Fi Channel. Vampire Diaries is a vampire melodrama based on the popular pre-Twilight young adult book series.  Two vampire brothers come to a small town – one good, one evil – and vie for the soul of the town, and Elena in particular.  No word yet on who will play the two male leads, but the role of Elena's brother has already been filled by Steven R. McQueen.  The show will be... »

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