Curiosidades

Speaks fluent English and Bulgarian. Also speaks some French.

She was born in Bulgaria and speaks Bulgarian. For this reason Katherine, who was German in the books, became Bulgarian in the series.

Is a very skilled ballet and jazz dancer and gymnast.

Traveled to Kenya where she built a school with fellow Degrassi: A Próxima Geração (2001) co-stars through the non-profit organization, Free The Children. She also wore a top promoting the cause towards the end of her movie, American Mall (2008).

One of her hobbies is making jewelry. She plans on starting her own jewelry line in the future.

Has competed internationally representing Canada in Aesthetic Group Gymnastics. In 2005 she joined both the Senior World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, and the Junior World Championships in Plzen, Czech Republic.

Her favorite actresses are Meryl Streep and Rachel McAdams.

She's a huge fan of the "Harry Potter" series, by J.K. Rowling.

Went into a general audition for Degrassi: A Próxima Geração (2001) and read for the role of Manny Santos but didn't get it. Later she was called back, read for the role of Mia Jones and got it.

Is frequently compared, and is aware of bearing a resemblance, to Victoria Justice.

Wears glasses.

Her father Konstantin Aleksandrov Dobrev is a computer specialist and her mother Mihaela Efiova Radeva is an artist.

Attended Wexford Collegiate, an arts school in Toronto. In 2007 she began her post-secondary studies at Ryerson University in Toronto, where she was majoring in Sociology.

Is six years younger than Olga Fonda, who played her daughter on Diários de um Vampiro (2009).

Her favorite television series are Orange Is the New Black (2013), Homeland - Segurança Nacional (2011), A Anatomia de Grey (2005), Friday Night Lights (2006) and House of Cards (2013).

Enjoys playing "Rock Band" and engages in water sports including swimming, windsurfing, wake boarding and scuba diving. Nina also loves to travel and often visits Europe. Among her other activities are playing volleyball, soccer, horseback riding, snowboarding and rock climbing.

Some of her favorite films include A Lista de Schindler (1993), Diário de uma Paixão (2004), Juno (2007) and Ligeiramente Grávidos (2007).

Is a fan of the HBO television series True Blood (2008).

Has an older brother named Alexander Konstantinov Dobrev.

Named after her maternal grandmother Nikolina Constantine.

Has played a teenage mother on Degrassi: A Próxima Geração (2001) and played both a teenage mother and daughter of teenagers on Diários de um Vampiro (2009).

Shared an apartment in Atlanta, GA, with Kayla Ewell.

She is very creative in making jewelry and also she used to design her own jewelry.

Is a huge fan of Chicago (2002). She derived inspiration from the song "Cell Block Tango" for her performance of "Survivor" in American Mall (2008).

Ranked #53 on "Maxim" magazine's Hot 100 Women of 2014 list.

Best friends with Julianne Hough.

Second child and only daughter of Konstantin Dobrev and Michaela Dobrev (nee Radeva).

Studied acting at Armstrong Acting Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Would like to open a yoga studio one day.

Lists child rights advocate Craig Kielburger and Meryl Streep among the people she admires.

Has two pets--a dog and a cat named Miss Linx.

Ranked #44 in the 2011 "FHM" Australia list of "100 Sexiest Women in the World".

Enjoys competing in athletic competitions.

In a relationship with snowboarder Shaun White [2023].

She took acting classes at Armstrong's acting studios in Toronto.

In October 2024, Dobrev announces her engagement to three time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder, skateboarder and musician Shaun White. After four years of dating.

Is a huge fan of the Netflix series, House of Cards (2013).

Was engaged to Olympic gold medalist snowboarder, skateboarder and musician Shaun White. (2024-2025).

Attendee at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).