(Los Angeles, CA / March 11, 2026) – Vanniall captured one of the night’s biggest honors at the 2026 Trans Erotica Awards, taking home the trophy for ‘Pornhub Model of the Year’ during the ceremony held March 8 at the Avalon in Hollywood.
The data-driven award recognizes standout creators on the platform based on performance, engagement and overall impact. Vanniall’s win reflects a year of major growth across her digital presence, including more than 72,000 subscribers and over 24.5 million views on her Pornhub page, alongside a combined social reach exceeding one million followers across platforms.
“This award means an incredible amount to me!” says Vanniall. “About 5 years ago I received a diagnosis that I was sure would change my life and my career. I was sure that I was done, finished, benched.” Vanniall said during her acceptance speech for “Pornhub Model of the Year” that “I stand here in front of you tonight feeling very much changed, but for the better! And nowhere near finished!”
Vanniall thanked her loving spouse for their support alongside “The Diamond Heist” costar Papi Malo and producer Bakari for their love and collaboration. She also thanked her fans for believing in her.
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ABOUT VANNIALL:
Vanniall (she/they) 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. Active as a studio performer since 2019 and a decade into her on-camera journey dating 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 earned major industry recognition, including an XBIZ Cam Award win for ‘Best Trans Clip Artist’ and multiple honors across the XBIZ, TEA, AVN, YNOT and BCAMS landscapes, with additional credits as a presenter at the TEA Awards and the XBIZ Cam Awards plus red carpet interviews for the YNOT Cam Awards.
In addition to her on-camera work, Vanniall has screened projects internationally and appeared on Out TV reality series X-Rated NYC and Hot Haus, and hosts Chaturbate’s Sex Tales podcast. She also organizes and appears on panels for industry events and conferences, bringing an informed and community-minded perspective to conversations around sex work, performance and creator sustainability.
Beyond performance, Vanniall is a vocal advocate for trans rights, sex worker rights and HIV education, with writing and commentary featured in XBIZ, CNN, Fortune and HuffPost. She is currently building Monstergirl Studio as a Western Massachusetts production retreat and rental destination for adult creators and productions. To learn more, visit Vanniall.com andMonstergirl Studio.
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