The mystery man spotted with Bulgarian-Canadian actress Nina Dobrev in New York City on June 18 has now been identified as Dougie Joseph. He is a model, skincare entrepreneur, and an advocate of modern men’s wellness.
The image captured by a fan was submitted to DeuxMoi, who called Dougie “respectfully, the hottest man I’ve ever seen… perf match.”
The outlet confirmed that Dougie and Nina, 37, follow each other on Instagram. Her close friend, Julianne Hough, also follows the model. However, the nature of their relationship remains unconfirmed. Some are claiming he is Dobrev’s new beau, while others seem to think they are just friends.
In April, Dougie Joseph shared photos of himself working out at a gym and captioned his post:
“Big week of Bulgarians.”
While he may have been referring to Bulgarian squats, fans are now connecting the dots and claiming it was a subtle hint at Nina Dobrev’s Bulgarian roots.
All we know about Dougie Joseph amid viral picture with Nina Dobrev
Douglas ‘Dougie’ Joseph was born and raised in Australia. He moved to the United States in his 20s and began modelling and content creation in New York City.
Dougie Joseph is managed by New York Models, DNA Models, and Willy Social. He has so far collaborated with brands like Emporio Armani, RM Williams, and Sandro Paris. The Aussie has been featured in L’Officiel Hommes.
Nina Dobrev’s mystery man is the owner of the men’s wellness brand, Bondi Skin Co., which is vegan, cruelty-free, and sustainable, according to its website. He co-founded it in 2020 with his school friend Chris. About how the business came to be, the website states:
“Over the years, the boys began to place a greater emphasis on their skin care as the inevitable ageing process began. They noticed that the men’s skincare market was both overwhelming and complex. Observing the need to simplify the market, they took it upon themselves to create easy-to-use, effective products that maximised efficiency.”
Dougie Joseph’s bio on kult.com reads:
“He is redefining men’s skincare through a focused, ingredient-led approach designed for simplicity, performance, and everyday use.”
Meanwhile, he says on his IG bio:
“Here for a good time, not a long time.”
His Instagram has over 108,000 followers, where he posts clips of modelling gigs, his gym sessions, and travels. Douglas is also active on TikTok with over 175,000 followers and helps men with fitness, styling, and grooming tips. His content is rooted in:
“holistic wellness, consistency, and a modern, self-aware take on personal care.”
Dougie Joseph’s dating history remains unknown.
Meanwhile, Nina Dobrev famously dated Olympic gold medallist Shaun White for years before getting engaged in October 2024. The Degrassi: The Next Generation alum later parted ways with the retired snowboarder/skater in September 2025.
Prior to that, between 2010 and 2014, Nina Dobrev was in a romantic relationship with American actor and her Vampire Diaries co-star Ian Somerhalder.
In October 2025, Dobrev was linked to Zac Efron after they were spotted hanging out on a yacht. But she laughed off the rumors and told TMZ:
“I’m excited for the future and the only thing that’s guaranteed is change.”
However, Nina did confirm he and the High School Musical actor were “just mates.”
Edited by Pallavi K