January 2007 Pet and Mississippi Native Erica Ellyson Wins Title
NEW YORK, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Penthouse Magazine announced today that
Erica Ellyson is the 2008 Pet of the Year. Chosen by Penthouse magazine
readers, staff members, and online subscribers alike, Ms. Ellyson, January
2007's Pet of the Month, was one of twelve Pet finalists vying for the title
in Penthouse magazine's annual competition.
"Erica is smart, sexy, and a true Southern belle. As soon as she appeared
in Penthouse as our Pet of the Month, she captured the hearts of our readers,
as well as our staff, and she's been extremely popular with Penthouse fans
ever since," says Managing Editor Barbara Rice Thompson. "We're delighted to
have her as our Pet of the Year, and we're sure she'll continue to charm
everyone she meets with her enticing looks and captivating personality, not to
mention her irresistible sex appeal."
"It took me a while to believe I was the Pet of the Year," says Erica.
"When I found out I said, 'Really? Are you sure?' about five times. It was the
best feeling ever, once I finally got it through my head!"
The 5'7", 23-year-old hazel-eyed brunette is a Mississippi native.
Originally raised in Pascagoula, she now resides in San Diego, California,
where she is working toward a Bachelor's degree in Architecture at the
Newschool of Architecture and Design.
"I'm so grateful to my fans and friends for their support, and I can't
wait to make new ones," says Ellyson. "I'm excited to get out there as the
2008 Pet of the Year and be a representative of the Penthouse brand and
family."
Erica's Pet of the Year pictorial is featured in the March issue of
Penthouse. The magazine is available online and at newsstands February 19,
2008. Additionally, Ms. Ellyson will host a blog on
http://www.penthousemagazine.com, so that readers can keep up with her
promotional event schedule and her Pet of the Year happenings. For a
complimentary press copy; or to schedule an interview with Erica, kindly
contact the Promotions Department.
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212.702.6151, lspeiser@pmgi.com
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