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#AskNina Twitter Interview with Nina Dobrev

The Vampire Diaries’ leading lady, Nina Dobrev who portrays our beloved Elena Gilbert andKatherine Pierce, participated in a live interview with Vanity Fair on Twitter Thursday. Fans could tweet their questions for Nina to Vanity Fair’s Krista Smith (@kristasmith) marked with the hashtag #AskNina. She would then chose questions to ask Nina and then Nina would then tweet out her answers. Below is a summary of what she had to say in her TwitterView.

What inspired you to pursue a career in acting? I was such a good lair as a kid… It seemed like no brainer to try to capitalize on that to make $ Joking!!!! Haha I just loved playing pretend. Making up characters. Being different people. It’s fun! And honestly… I watched a lot of films, people like Meryl Streep, Rachel Mcadams inspired me.

What is the best gift you’ve ever received? Hmmm… I’m not a material girl. My love can’t be purchased.. Best gifts have been well thought out surprises.

What’s the best advice that anyone has ever given to you? To know your worth and never let anyone negotiate you down. Don’t settle for less than what you deserve.

What’s on your workout playlist? I run to : Lights-Elie Goulding, Try-Pink, I Love it- iconapop, I Don’t Feel Like Dancing- scissor sisters. Thrift shop, paralyzer -finger eleven, Florence against the machine, rebellion lies- arcade fire .. And many more

Do you have a favorite episode of TVD??” Lost girls ” is my all time favorite

What’s the challenge in playing Elena & Katherine at the same time?Staying sane.. Trying to not develop a split personality disorder.

You are genetically blessed, but do you have a beauty routine you can share? Sleep is my #1 priority ! Smiling. Yoga. Sunshine.Cheat days(Chocolate!)surrounding myself w/ ppl who make me laugh until I cry.

What’s your fav item from your closet that u love to wear? Yesterday I got these amazing comfy home pants that I’m obsessed with.. From “Ragdoll” (see the photo above)

Is there any person of note you want to meet but haven’t? Angelina Jolie..She is such a force..I aspire to be as good an actress/activist/strong woman as her.

What do you like to do in ur free time?
I recently went salsa dancing ! That was fun!

If you weren’t an actress, what would you be? A beach bum? Gypsy? Yoga instructor? Director. A little of everything / whatever makes me happy /excited to wake up that morning.

What the best part of your job?? Being surprised and challenged everyday.. Stunts, emotional scenes, great dialogue.

The Vampire Diaries is a huge success, however what else do u hope 2 achieve in your career? I’d like to try different genres, comedy, period drama, rom-com, action. Work w/ directors I admire.

The Originals Season 1 Official Description

Family is power. The Original Vampire family swore it to each other a thousand years ago. They pledged to remain together, always and forever. Now, centuries have passed and the bonds of family are broken. Time, tragedy and hunger for power have torn the Original Family apart. When Klaus Mikaelson, the original vampire-werewolf hybrid, receives a mysterious tip that a plot is brewing against him in the supernatural melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans, he returns to the city his family helped build. Klaus’ questions lead him to a reunion with his diabolical former protégé, Marcel, a charismatic vampire who has total control over the human and supernatural inhabitants of New Orleans. Determined to help his brother find redemption, Elijah follows Klaus and soon learns that the werewolf Hayley has also come to the French Quarter searching for clues to her family history, and has fallen into the hands of a powerful witch named Sophie. Tensions between the town’s supernatural factions are nearing a breaking point as Marcel commands his devoted followers and rules with absolute power. For Klaus, the thought of answering to his powerful protégé is unthinkable, and he vows to reclaim what was once his – the power, the city and his family. While they wait to see if their sister Rebekah will leave Mystic Falls and join them, Klaus and Elijah form an uneasy alliance with the witches to ensure that New Orleans will be ruled by THE ORIGINALS once again. The series stars Joseph Morgan (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Immortals”) as Klaus, Daniel Gillies (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Saving Hope”) as Elijah, Claire Holt (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Pretty Little Liars”) as Rebekah, Phoebe Tonkin (“The Vampire Diaries,” “The Secret Circle”) as Hayley, Charles Michael Davis (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Switched at Birth”) as Marcel, Daniella Pineda (“The Fitzgerald Family Christmas,” “Homeland”) as Sophie, Leah Pipes (“The Deep End,” “Sorority Row”) as Cami and Danielle Campbell (“Starstruck,” “Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection”) as Davina. THE ORIGINALS is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with My So-Called Company, Alloy Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios. Julie Plec (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Kyle XY,” “Wasteland”), Leslie Morgenstein (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Gossip Girl”) and Gina Girolamo (“The Lying Game”) are executive producers. Plec wrote the pilot episode, which was directed by Chris Grismer (“The Vampire Diaries”).