Nina Dobrev and rumored beau Dougie Joseph pack on PDA during NYC stroll

Nina Dobrev has once again sparked romance speculation after being spotted sharing a cosy outing with model and entrepreneur Dougie Joseph in New York City.

The Vampire Diaries actress was photographed strolling through the city with Joseph on July 11.

The pair appeared affectionate throughout the outing embracing each other while walking with Joseph planting a kiss on Dobrev's cheek. Her dog Maverick also accompanied the duo.

The latest sighting follows earlier reports linking the two after they were seen together in New York in June. 

They were also photographed attending the New York Knicks' championship parade where they appeared comfortable and affectionate further fueling dating rumours.

Dobrev's new public appearances come nearly a year after she ended her five-year relationship with former Olympic snowboarder Shaun White.

Sources previously described the split as mutual and respectful though reports suggested the couple had different long-term goals regarding marriage and starting a family.

Away from her personal life Dobrev has remained busy professionally. She recently starred alongside Russell Crowe and Aaron Paul in the action-comedy thriller The Get Out which debuted in select theatres in June.