Bulgarian-born Hollywood actress Nina Dobrev is reportedly dating Derek Hough, a 28-year-old dancer, choreographer, musician, and actor.

After Hough won his first Emmy on September 22, Dobrev took to her Instagram to show how proud she is of the Dancing with the Stars champion, according to US media.

The Vampire Diaries actress posted a picture of the dancer holding his Emmy with the caption “@Derekhough !!!!!!!! #EMMYWINNER I cant express in 140 characters how unbelievably excited+incredibly proud I am of you. You deserve this.”

In a subsequent photograph, where Derek is with sister Julianne Hough, 25, Nina writes, “I wish I wasnt filming so I could have been there to celebrate w/u guys!”

In another photograph, she writes “@derekhough Those of us touched by your light got to watch you brighten up the rest of the world. Keep shining!”

According to Hollywood Life, Derek noticed her outpouring of love and support and tweeted back, “Your the best babe.”

Derek Hough has apppeared on Dancing with the Stars as a professional dancer since September 2007, first competing in season five. The only season he didn’t compete in was season 12. He is a three-time champion and one-time finalist.