If you've ever watched the show Degrassi: The Next Generation, chances are, you remember the charming Mia Jones. While Mia was only on the series for a few seasons, she made an impact. If you've ever watched The Vampire Diaries, chances are, you wanted to be Elena Gilbert -- the beautiful high school student who faced the age-old dilemma of being interested in two indescribably handsome men. Oh, and those men were vampires, so maybe that's not exactly a dilemma we're all familiar with.
Now, what do Mia and Elena have in common? They're both played by the talented Nina Dobrev and they were both incredibly important roles for her career.
Dobrev's stint as Elena, and Katherine Pierce, on The Vampire Diaries, cemented her role in the entertainment industry. She won a slew of awards for her dedication to the series and she grew an incredibly dedicated fan base. People loved Dobrev both on and off-screen.
So how did The Vampire Diaries change Dobrev's life? What else has she done since her time on the series? Let's take a look.
9 Her Net Worth Is $11 Million
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dobrev's net worth is $11 million. She has been cast in several roles across her history as an actress as well as television series, too. Some of her most notable film and television credits are The Vampire Diaries, Degrassi: The Next Generation, and XXX: Return of Xander Cage.
8 She Looks Back Fondly At 'The Vampire Diaries'
Dobrev looks back fondly on her time as Elena Gilbert. The series certainly shaped her career and brought her lifelong friendships and some of the most wonderful memories to look back on. She remains close to many of her co-stars and posts looks back at the series on her social media. She also speaks fondly about the show in interviews. She spent years on The Vampire Diaries and of course, that is very important to who she is!
7 She Loves To Travel
Dobrev loves to travel, while we're sure that would have been the case had she been an actress or not, she highlights her explorations for her followers! It's fun to see the trips she takes for work, pleasure, and charity organizations! Dobrev gets to do everything from posting with penguins to visiting cheetahs and other wild animals!
6 Nina Dobrev Has A Deal With Dior
As shared by The Hollywood Reporter, Dobrev is an ambassador for Dior and it's a dream come true for her. She served as an ambassador for Dior Beauty for a couple of years and she has now become a fragrance ambassador for Maison Christian Dior. Dobrev had this to say about what it means to her.
"It has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember, but the reality of joining the family has been even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined."
5 She Worked For Years On The Movie 'Fin'
Dobrev is big on charity work, and one thing she's done over the last few years is work on the move, Fin. As an executive producer, Dobrev spent a lot of time and heart on the film to expose shark extension happening around the globe. Working with different activists, scientists, and researchers, Dobrev alongside Eli Roth and Leonardo DiCaprio worked to help bring awareness to fans everywhere.
4 Nina Dobrev Was In Drake's Music Video
Dobrev starred in Degrassi with Drake and he paid homage to his time on the series in the music video for his song, "I'm Upset." Of course, when he brought fellow cast members in for the video, Dobrev was one of them.
3 She Starred In An Adorable Romantic Comedy
Dobrev also starred in a film that stole the hearts of fans everywhere. The movie, Dog Days, was a sweet film about a few hopeful romantics and of course, adorable four-legged friends. While the characters and their dogs initially start off as strangers, they grow to have lives that intersect by the film's completion. It's absolutely worth a watch if you haven't seen it yet!
2 She Kicked Butt In An Action Movie
Dobrev also starred in XXX: The Return Of Xander Cage alongside Vin Diesel and Ruby Rose. The film is the third installment in the series of films. The action thriller was a success and with good reason. The movie follows the story that a weapon that poses a massive threat worldwide is stolen and there's only one man who can right the wrong: Xander Cage. Cage recruits people to join him on a mission to save the world and Dobrev is part of the action!
1 Nina Dobrev Started A Wine Company With Her Best Friend
Dobrev also started a wine company with her best friend, Julianne Hough. The company, Fresh Vine Wine, is a health-conscious wine option for those who love a good spirit at the end, or middle, or any time of the day! Dobrev and Hough sent beautiful packages of their wine to friends and potential new lovers of the brand and have recently announced a partnership with the SoFi Stadium, home of the LA Chargers!
