Purple reign! Nina Dobrev oozes elegance in a shimmering lilac gown as she stuns on the red carpet at the MTV EMAs

Published: 23:11 GMT, 6 November 2016 | Updated: 23:54 GMT, 6 November 2016

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She never puts a sartorial foot wrong when it comes to glamorous events.

And Nina Dobrev induced fashion envy once again as she stormed the red carpet at the MTV EMAs in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Sunday night.

The 27-year-old Vampire Diaries actress oozed timeless elegance in a shimmering pale purple Elie Saab gown.

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Simply stunning: Nina Dobrev induced fashion envy as she stormed the red carpet at the MTV EMAs in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Sunday night

The Canadian-Bulgarian actress stunned in the column gown, which was dripping in intricate beading.

A slim lilac belt cinched in her tiny waist, while the high neckline kept the look demure.

Nina wore her long raven tresses in a sleek straight style that cascaded down her back, and accessorised with long drop earrings.

She highlighted her dark eyes with a moody navy eyeshadow and lashings of mascara, and rocked a taupe lipstick.

Pretty lady: The 27-year-old Vampire Diaries actress oozed timeless elegance in a shimmering pale purple Elie Saab gown

Working her angles: A slim lilac belt cinched in her tiny waist, while the high neckline kept the look demure

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Keeping accessories to a minimum, she carried a metallic box clutch and rocked a dazzling star-shaped ring.

Alongside her television roles, the star is part of the action movie, XXX: Return of Xander Cage which will be released in January 2017.

Best known for her role of Elena Gilbert on the CW series, The Vampire Diaries, Nina is also set to grace one episode of the sitcom, Workaholics.

Smouldering: She highlighted her dark eyes with a moody navy eyeshadow and lashings of mascara, and rocked a taupe lipstick

Killer footwear: Nina rocked some matching lilac heels with cross-strap braiding

Strutting her stuff: She flashed a winning smile as she made her way inside

The 23rd EMAs will include performances from American rock group Kings of Leon and singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, Swedish star Zara Larsson as well as Green Day.

Presenters include Jaden Smith, Jourdan Dunn, Winnie Harlow, Nina Dobrev, Charli XCX, Tinie Tempah and Idris Elba.

Up for multiple wins are Rihanna, Drake, Kanye West, Ariana Grande and The Weeknd who are listed in three categories each.

New horizons: Best known for her role of Elena Gilbert on the CW series, The Vampire Diaries, Nina is also set to grace one episode of the sitcom, Workaholics