Nina Dobrev surprised America: Promoting the native Black Sea coast to millions

06.07.2026 | Bulgarians worldwide

Global star Nina Dobrev spoke about her summer vacation in Bulgaria on the popular show "Live with Kelly and Mark". See what the actress shared about her homeland's seaside.

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Nina Dobrev turned the Bulgarian Black Sea coast into a top destination for the American public

Nina Dobrev gave unexpected "advertising" to the Bulgarian Black Sea coast on American morning television. The actress with Bulgarian roots was a guest on the show Live with Kelly and Mark, where she told a million-strong audience about her summer vacation.

"No, quite the opposite. It is very warm and beautiful, the water is crystal clear. This sea is a well-kept secret. Until now," the actress shared about the Bulgarian coast.

The star, born in Sofia, revealed that she spent almost a week in Bulgaria with her family. She shared an interesting detail – her father has a small caravan with which the family camped directly on the beach.

What else did Nina Dobrev reveal?

Dobrev's last visit to our country was around Christmas, just before the start of the pandemic. With these words, she undoubtedly turned the eyes of thousands of foreigners toward the beauty of our coastline.