Nina Dobrev appears to be turning a new page in her personal life, nearly a year after her highly publicized split from Olympic snowboarder Shaun White. The 37-year-old actress was recently seen in New York City with model and entrepreneur Dougie Joseph, sparking fresh speculation about her romantic status.

The pair was spotted enjoying a casual daytime stroll through the city with Dobrev's dog, Maverick. Photos obtained by entertainment outlets show the actress in denim shorts and a white shirt, while Joseph kept things relaxed in jeans and a navy button-up. The sighting comes nine months after Dobrev and White ended their five-year relationship and engagement .

Public Appearances Fuel Dating Rumors

The speculation intensified when Dobrev and Joseph, 28, were photographed at the Knicks' championship parade with their hands in each other's back pockets. A fan-submitted photo shared on social media described Joseph as a "mystery man" before he was identified as the founder of Bondi Skin Co., a men's skincare line .

Fans have noted that Dobrev and Joseph follow each other on Instagram, and her close friend Julianne Hough also follows the Australian model. Some online sleuths pointed to an April social media post from Joseph mentioning "Big week of Bulgarians," which fans speculated could reference Dobrev's Bulgarian heritage .

Neither Dobrev nor Joseph has publicly confirmed or commented on the nature of their relationship.

Details Emerge About White Split

The new sighting comes after a source confirmed to People magazine that Dobrev's split from White, 39, was "a mutual decision" made "with love and a deep respect for one another" .

However, additional sources later revealed tensions regarding their future plans. Some insiders indicated that Dobrev was eager to marry and start a family, while the retired snowboarder was reportedly not aligned with that timeline . Other sources contradicted this, suggesting both parties wanted marriage and children and that the decision was not one-sided .

In the months following the breakup, Dobrev was briefly linked to Zac Efron after the two were seen together, but she quickly dismissed those rumors, confirming to TMZ in October that they are "just friends."

New Year, New Chapter

Before the recent New York sightings, Dobrev was spotted at the Sundance Film Festival in January, where she was reportedly seen exchanging numbers with another unidentified man at a party celebrating her friend Zoey Deutch's film premiere . The festival appearance suggested the actress was open to meeting new people as she moved forward from her engagement.

Joseph, a model with over 100,000 Instagram followers, founded his skincare company and has built a presence in the fashion and lifestyle space . The age difference between the two—Joseph is nine years younger than Dobrev—has drawn some attention, though the actress has not addressed any romantic connection.

As Dobrev continues her public outings in New York City and beyond, fans remain curious about whether this new chapter will include a confirmed relationship. For now, the actress appears focused on her career, her dog Maverick, and enjoying life in the city.