Los Angeles native Heather Vandeven said that she wasn't expecting the nod for the 2007 Penthouse Pet of the Year honors. "This is really a nice surprise," said Vandeven. "I hoped that I would be the Pet of the Year, but there were so many beautiful women in the voting that I knew it was equally possible for one of them to win."
The 26-year-old Vandeven was born in Hollywood, not far from where she resides now. "I'm a restless person who constantly feels the need to roam around the world and try everything it has to offer," said Vandeven. "The bug hit me so strong I once joined the military just so I could experience exotic lands. I'm always game for excitement, so being Pet of the Year is a natural fit for my personality."
Penthouse announced the blonde bombshell as the winner of the coveted title during its Goin' Deep Super Party in Miami. The event was televised on pay-per-view and featured 25 Penthouse Pets, as well as a performance by Snoop Dogg. Vandeven was the magazine's January 2006 Pet of the Month and one of 12 finalists vying for the title.
"Heather has proven to be a favorite with readers and with the executives here at Penthouse," said Penthouse Editor-in-Chief, Mark Healy. "Apart from her remarkable beauty, of course, is her personality and charisma. She has the looks, the charm, and the star power every Pet of the Year should have and we're thrilled that she's our 2007 Pet of the Year."
Vandeven, who has performed in adult features as Heather Vuur, is an exclusive contract starlet for Ninn Worx.
"It's been a great year for me, with my NinnWorx contract and the attention that Sacred Sin got from the awards committees, my nomination for Best Actress from AVN. . . . I am sort of overwhelmed in a very happy way," she said.
"Heather being chosen as Penthouse Pet of the Year didn't surprise me at all," said NinnWorx CEO, Michael Ninn. "The camera loves her. She sparkles and there is no way to deny that. From the moment that I laid eyes on her, I wanted to shoot her. I knew Heather was destined to be my contract girl, and was very pleased when she accepted my offer."
The starlet's next feature for Ninn Worx will be Heather, currently scheduled for release in May. She will resume shooting for Ninn Worx as soon as her Penthouse duties allow.
The 2007 Pet of the Year is featured in the March issue of Penthouse. The magazine is available online and at newsstands today. Go to www.penthouse.com for more information.