(Los Angeles, CA / March 11, 2026) – Vanniall won one of the biggest honors of the night at the 2026 Trans Erotica Awards, taking home the trophy for ‘Pornhub Model of the Year’ at the March 8 ceremony at Hollywood’s Avalon.
The data-driven award recognizes notable creators on the platform based on performance, engagement and overall impact. Vanniall’s win reflects a year of major growth for her digital presence, including more than 72,000 subscribers and more than 24.5 million views on her Pornhub page, in addition to a combined social reach of more than one million followers across platforms.
“This award means an incredible amount to me!” says Vanniall. “About five years ago, I received a diagnosis that I was sure would change my life and my career. I was sure I was done, done, on the couch.” Vanniall said during her acceptance speech for “Pornhub Model of the Year” that “I stand before you tonight feeling very changed, but for the better! And nowhere near done!”
Vanniall thanked her loving wife for their support alongside “The Diamond Heist” costar Papi Malo and producer Bakari for their love and collaboration. She also thanked her fans for trusting her.
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ABOUT VANNIALL:
Vanniall (she/them) is an award-winning trans performer, model, director and content creator originally from South Carolina, now based in Western Massachusetts after establishing her career in New York. As of 2019, she has been active as a studio artist and, ten years into her journey in front of the camera, which dates back to her early days as a Tumblr-era creator, she has built a career rooted in creative autonomy, community engagement and cultural impact.
Her work has garnered major industry recognition, including an
In addition to her work in front of the camera, Vanniall has shown projects internationally and appeared on the reality series Out TV X-rated NYC And Hot Houseand hosts Chaturbate’s sex stories podcast. She also organizes and appears on panels for industry events and conferences, bringing an informed and community-focused perspective to conversations about sex work, performance, and creator sustainability.
In addition to performing, Vanniall is an advocate for trans rights, sex worker rights and HIV education, with writing and commentary in XBIZ, CNN, Fortune and HuffPost. She is currently building Monstergirl Studio as a production retreat and rental destination in Western Massachusetts for adult creators and productions. Visit for more information Vanniall.com AndMonstergirl Studio.
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