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Nina Dobrev - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 09, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 |
| Birthplace | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Nina Dobrev's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce on 'The Vampire Diaries' (2009–2015, 2017), and as Mia Jones on 'Degrassi: The Next Generation'. |
Intro
Nina Dobrev is a Canadian actress best known for her starring roles in television series such as 'The Vampire Diaries' and 'Degrassi: The Next Generation.'
Early Life & Background
Nina Dobrev was born Nikolina Kamenova Dobreva in Sofia, Bulgaria. She moved to Canada at the age of two and was raised in Toronto, Ontario. Dobrev attended Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts and later studied sociology at Ryerson University before leaving to pursue her acting career.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Mia Jones on 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' (2006–2009) [1][2]
- Starred as Elena Gilbert/Katherine Pierce/Amara on 'The Vampire Diaries' (2009–2015, 2017) [1][2]
- Appeared in films including 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' (2012), 'Let's Be Cops' (2014), and 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' (2017) [1][3]
- Won multiple Teen Choice Awards and People's Choice Awards for her work on 'The Vampire Diaries' [1][2]
Trivia
- Can speak English, Bulgarian, and some French [1][4]
- Was a rhythmic gymnast in her youth [1][2]
- Is an active philanthropist involved in several charitable organizations [2][4]
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Nina Dobrev?
Nina Dobrev is 37 years old.
When was Nina Dobrev born?
Nina Dobrev was born the 9 January 1989.
Where is Nina Dobrev from?
Sofia, Bulgaria.
On Her Birth-Day
About January 9th, 1989, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 9, 1989, Johnny Bench and Carl Yastrzemski were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers' Association of America in their first year of eligibility. Bench received 96.4% of the vote, while Yastrzemski garnered 94.6%. Both were instrumental in their teams' successes during the 1970s.
- Day of the week: January 9th, 1989 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: My Prerogative by Bobby Brown
- #1 UK song: Especially For You by Kylie & Jason
- Popular movie: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade directed by Steven Spielberg
Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 9th, 1989.