Happy Birthday, Nina Dobrev! 15 Reasons We Liebe The Vampire Diaries Actress 

It’s that time of the year again, fellow fang fans — the glorious moment when we all pause for a brief second to thank Michaela Constantine for bringing Nina Dobrev into this world.

Yep, that’s right. Today, January 9, the marvelous Nina turns 27 and we couldn’t be prouder of

actress. Not only is she gorgeous and talented, but she’s also a compassionate person who inspires us on a daily basis with her fun adventures, reflective quotes and charitable actions.

That being said, a very “Happy Birthday” shout-out goes out to Miss Nina. May your year be marked by laughter, adventure, and new-found successes, girl! Now help us kick off her birthday celebration in style with a list of 15 reasons why we adore the brunette beauty.

2. Better yet, she used to get down with her bad self as the sassiest vamp in all of Mystic Falls, Katherine Pierce! (Oh, and she played Amara

3. When a TVD viewer named Danielle wrote to her about her 3-year-old cousin’s heartbreaking struggle with cerebral palsy, and how nothing but the sound of Nina’s voice can soothe his painful fits, Nina bought the toddler a teddy bear with a recording of her voice:

4. While most young people are embarrassed by the mere presence of their parents, Nina enjoys spending quality time with her mom. She even shot a “Got Milk?” ad with her stunning madre and brought her as her date to the White House’s 2013 Holiday party!

5. Because her shiny, lush hairstyles gives us life. Fishtail braids? Check. Curls? You got it, sister! Straight as a pin? Fierce! In fact, Nina is so renowned for her long, healthy locks the Japanese shampoo line LUX hired her as their spokes-model in 2013. #hairspiration

6. Honestly, we don’t know anyone who could ever rock adult onesie pajamas as well as Nina can. She could wear a brown bag covered in banana peels and wilted lettuce and high-heeled crocs and still look like the belle of the ball!

7. She’s a lean, mean, ass-kicking machine. Rising action hero star? You bet. Watch her take down a gang of crooks and fools all by her lonesome on Conan O’ Brien’s talk show in the video below!

series by J.K. Rowling so much, you guys! Even more than Hagrid loves butterbeer, finger-chomping books, and baby dragons named Norbert(a). Even more than Aberforth Dumbledore loves his sister Ariana and goats. Even more than Hermione Granger loves the fresh scent of grass lingering in the stairwell, the sight of a perfect mark on her paper on the warnings signs of werewolf, and Crookshanks the cat. And being the lucky lady that is, Nina even joined Candice Accola and Kayla Ewell for a magical weekend at Hogsmeade at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando in 2012.

9. In 2013, during her Easter break and trip home, Nina took time out of her hectic schedule to join Ian Somerhalder in visiting a young fan who was awaiting a double lung transplant at a Canadian hospital. Our hearts break at the shocking realization that this brave girl — Kayla Baker — passed away early in 2014. However, we’re glad she got to enjoy a memorable day with her favorite actress and that Nina made that happen.

10. Nina has a refreshing sense of humor about her TVD, her crazy, whirlwind life, and just about everything. For proof see her acceptance speech with Ian Somerhalder at the 2014 People’s Choice Awards and/or the GIF below.

11. Everyday is a blessing with Nina, and when she’s not working, she’s traveling the globe and exploring new cultures. She has an adventurous spirit that we admire greatly. (Oh! And did we mention she’s a certified scuba diver? Just keep on swimming, girl!)

12. She stands up for her buds no matter what. When Teresa Palmer was attacked by an cruel entertainment blogger about pregnancy weight and maternity outfits, Nina told that person to back off and then saluted her friend for being a strong, beautiful woman. Girl power to the max!

13. Nina knows how to make pepperoni pizza a.k.a. the main way into our food-loving hearts. Yum!

14. She dances like a goddess basically. With moves as feisty like that, who needs compulsion? Rock on, lady!

15. Because she’s one cool cat. And she has a soft spot for cats as well. Holler!

Want to wish Nina Dobrev a happy birthday? Hit the comments and post your pics, fan art, and overall adoration for the stunning starlet!

*Glam flapper alert! Check out fierce pictures of the birthday girl putting the “roar” in Roaring ’20s!

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