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Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev
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Date of Birth:
January 9, 1989
Height:
5' 6"
Hometown:
Sofia

Bio:
Nina Dobrev (born Nina Constantinova Dobreva in Sofia, Bulgaria on January 9, 1989) is a Bulgarian-Canadian actress best known for her role on The CW’s The Vampire Diaries. An avid gymnastics and yoga enthusiast, Nina was a model and actress in Canada (she starred on Degrassi: The Next Generation) before landing the lead role on The Vampire Diaries in 2009, where she began a real-life romance with co-star Ian Somerhalder. Nina had roles in 2010’s Chloe, 2012’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower and in 2014’s Let’s Be Cops. On Apr.6, 2015, Nina announced she would be leaving The Vampire Diaries at the end of the season.

Best Known For:
Her dual role — human Elena and vampire Katherine — on The CW’s The Vampire Diaries

Personal Life:
Outside of her role on the fan-frenzied Vampire Diaries, Nina has also attracted attention because of her hush-hush relationship with co-star Ian Somerhalder. The two confirmed their relationship in Sept. 2011, but separated in May 2013.

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Ian Somerhalder: Proof He Cares More About Nikki Reed Than Nina Dobrev

Ian Somerhalder is taking sides when it comes to choosing between his new love Nikki Reed and his ex-girlfriend of three years, Nina Dobrev. In a shocking move, the ‘Vampire Diaries’ hottie ONLY follows Nikki on Instagram! Is that a slap in the face to Nina?
Ian Somerhalder, 35, is clearly falling in love with Nikki Reed, 26, VERY fast! The new couple just stepped out in public together for the first time for a PDA-filled farmer’s market date on July 20, but things must be getting serious behind closed doors. Ian follows a VERY small number of people on Instagram, which includes Nikki, but not his friend, Vampire Diaries costar and ex love, Nina Dobrev, 25.

July 22, 2014
Ian Somerhalder Nikki Reed Secret Dating

Ian Somerhalder & Nikki Reed: Be Honest With Your Exes About Romance

Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed, it’s great that you’re finding happiness with each other. But because you used to ‘couple date’ with each of your exes, Nina Dobrev and Paul McDonald, you really need to keep them informed. They shouldn’t find out about your blossoming romance from the media!
Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed — there are great perks to being a celebrity, but one of the downsides is that it’s hard to keep a new romance a secret. Especially when you go out in public, which you did this past weekend when you jogged together on July 19, and then visited a farmer’s market in Studio City on July 20.

July 22, 2014
Nikki Reed Ian Somerhalder Twitter Defense

Ian Somerhalder Defends Nikki Reed In New Instagram Message

Ian Somerhalder is sticking up for his new leading lady, Nikki Reed. Since Nikki was friends with Nina Dobrev and is now dating Ian, fans slammed her for breaking girl code on Twitter. So, Ian came to her defense in a shocking new Instagram message.
Ian Somerhalder, 35, is sending a really clear message to all those bashing his new girl — don’t mess with Nikki Reed! With their romance heating up, Nikki,26, is taking a lot of flack for breaking girl code for dating her good friend Nina Dobrev’s ex. Ian has had enough and is coming to Nikki’s defense by firing back to those who are criticizing their new relationship.

July 22, 2014
Nina Dobrev Upset Ian Somerhalder

Nina Dobrev’s New Diss — Did She Call Ian Somerhalder A ‘Fool’?

Judging by Nina Dobrev’s social media activity, she is not as happy about Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed’s new relationship as they are with each other. Did she call him a ‘fool’?
Nina Dobrev, 25, and Ian Somerhalder, 35, may have officially broken up over a year ago, but considering the fact that they still have to work together and the fact that they were rumored to have been hooking up again in late 2013, it makes sense that Nina may be a bit hurt by her ex’s new relationship with Nikki Reed, 26. On July 21, Nina posted a photo on Instagram that seemed to be taking a shot at Ian, and it looks like she may have done it again!

July 22, 2014
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Nina Dobrev Kept In The Dark Over Ex Ian Somerhalder & Nikki Reed Dating

It’s hard to believe Nina Dobrev had no idea about Nikki Reed and ex-boyfriend Ian Somerhalder’s romantic feelings for each other because they’re all close friends. But, ‘Nina hasn’t been told anything’ about Nikki and Ian’s relationship, an insider tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
Before Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder started dating, they used to go on double dates with their respective ex’s Paul McDonald and Nina Dobrev. HollywoodLife.com has now learned EXCLUSIVELY that Nina, 25, had no idea about Nikki, 26, and 35-year-old Ian’s ongoing love affair. Did Nikki break the classic “don’t date a friend’s ex” rule?

July 22, 2014
Ian Somerhalder Relationship

Ian Somerhalder ‘Smitten’ With New Fling Nikki Reed

Fans went wild when Nikki and Ian stepped out for a run together on July 19, sparking rumors that the two were more than just friends. Ian appears to be totally ‘smitten’ with Nikki, a top body language expert tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY — but is the feeling mutual?
Talk about a hot couple! The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder, 35, and Twilight actress Nikki Reed, 26, have been friends for years, but now it looks like the duo are taking things to the next level. The pair were spotted looking very close at the Studio City Farmers Market in Los Angeles on July 20, and Ian seemed totally “smitten” with his new leading lady, body language expert Dr. Lillian Glass tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.

July 21, 2014
Nikki Reed Ian Somerhalder Heartbroken Paul McDonald

Nikki Reed’s Ex Paul McDonald: ‘Totally Heartbroken’ Over Split

Pool Paul. HollywoodLife.com has learned EXCLUSIVELY that, Nikki Reed’s ex, Paul McDonald is ‘totally heartbroken’ over the couple’s breakup and Nikki’s new relationship with Ian Somerhalder.
Twilight star, Nikki Reed, 26, and Vampire Diaries leading man, Ian Somerhalder’s relationship is heating up, but Nikki’s ex husband, Paul McDonald, 29, is still caught up in their heartbreaking split. Read below for all the exclusive details.

July 21, 2014
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