India, Sept. 10 -- When The Vampire Diaries premiered on 10 September 2009, no one could have imagined the global phenomenon the teen supernatural drama would go on to become. Across eight seasons, it delivered unforgettable characters, heart-stopping love triangles and a lasting pop culture legacy. Now, as the series turns 16, we look at where the cast of The Vampire Diaries is today.

Based on L. J. Smith's bestselling book series of the same name, the supernatural romance drama follows the story of Elena Gilbert (played by Nina Dobrev), an ordinary teenager whose life is turned upside down when she becomes entangled with the mysterious vampire brothers, Stefan (played by Paul Wesley) and Damon Salvatore (played by Ian Somerhalder).

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