Nev Schulman is an American television personality and filmmaker, best known as the co-host of the MTV series Catfish: The TV Show. The show, which premiered in 2012, explores the complexities of online relationships and the phenomenon of catfishing, where individuals create false identities to deceive others. In addition to his work on television, Schulman is also a photographer and author. He gained initial recognition from the 2010 documentary film Catfish, which he co-directed. The film chronicles his own experience with an online relationship, leading to the creation of the popular TV series.