2019 Maxim Cover Girl Contest Crowns Winner, Actress, Writer, Producer Janel Tanna

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Nov 29, 2018, 08:00 ET

New York City, NY, Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxim Inc. announced today that after intense competition among more than 30,000 entrants, actress, writer, and producer Janel Tanna (IG: @janeltanna) has prevailed as the winner. Janel has won the opportunity to appear on the next Maxim Magazine cover, to be shot by iconic photographer Gilles Bensimon.

After a dramatic, hard-fought contest, Janel emerged as the queen of the competition, earning votes from across the country by friends and fans.

Voters can see Janel on the cover of the January/February issue of Maxim Magazine on newsstands nationwide the first week of January. In addition to a photoshoot with the legendary Gilles Bensimon, Janel will be an ambassador of Maxim and invited to be at all major red carpet Maxim events.

Janel Tanna commented: "I love what the Maxim Cover Girl Contest represents, which is the advancement of women's careers, the empowerment and recognition of women in celebration of unique paths, beauty and talents that different women possess, and a contest that recognized me, while in the process raises money for our American heroes. I am truly honored."

Janel graduated from medical school and worked in neuroscience before launching her burgeoning film and modeling careers. She studied method acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Institute, trained with James Brill of the Neighborhood Playhouse and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Buffalo. Now with a string of successful independent films as an actress and writer, international modeling gigs, and now the cover of Maxim Magazine, she is bringing her lifelong dedication and work ethic to her new career in film and modeling with incredible results.

Creative Art & Design Director, Guillaume Bruneau said, "We are proud of Janel. She has accomplished quite a bit in her career and can now add the esteemed Maxim cover. Only a contest such as this can discover enterprising women and in the process we can support a worthy cause that assists American heroes."

Voters contributing to the contest have been supporting a fantastic cause, Homes for Wounded Warriors. The charity was founded by former NFL All-Pro defensive end Jared Allen and builds special handicap-accessible homes for injured veterans to place some of our nation's bravest and most selfless heroes in custom-outfitted homes.

For more information about this incredible charity or to donate to help injured veterans, visit homesforwoundedwarriors.com

To see the Maxim Cover Girl winner, and the other finalists, check out maximcovergirl.com. "All top 100 contestants will have access to all Maxim events and be part of the Maxim family. We congratulate all of the participants and look forward to their involvement in next year's contest," said Mr. Bruneau.

About Maxim
Maxim Inc. is the leading voice in men's luxury lifestyle. Maxim publishes 16 editions in 75 countries, creating content and a luxury experience that is aspirational and inspirational. Brand platforms include print, digital, social, experiential events and Maxim's Cover Girl Contest.

Maxim celebrates the most beautiful women in the world, and features thrill-seeking adventures in exotic destinations, self-made business titans and exceptional athletes. Maxim.com connects with over 8 million users on a monthly basis.

About Maxim Cover Girl Contest
Maxim works yearlong through a multinational global search to discover the next cover girl through a voting process with a portion of proceeds applied to worthy causes. The contest continues to play an important role in the advancement of the careers of women around the world.

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