It's safe to assume the past year has been the best of Nina Dobrev's life, as her acting career was taken to the next level by starring on The Vampire Diaries, a show that grew more popular and exciting by the week.

What will this actress' 22nd year on earth deliver? More of the same, we have no doubt.

Indeed, Dobrev turns 22 today and we encourage fans to join us in sending along best wishes to the young woman who has managed to portray a pair of dueling roles this season. It's been very impressive stuff.

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