The Race Is On—Winners of PETA National Contest Will Head to Maui
For Immediate Release:
May 9, 2011
Contact:
Ashley Gonzalez 202-483-7382
Los Angeles — The competition to be named PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door is heating up, and Los Angeles resident Ryan Husk and Santa Monica resident Nik Tyler are two of 20 contestants (10 male and 10 female) to advance to the final round in PETA's contest. Two winners (one female and one male) will be crowned PETA's Sexiest Vegetarians, and each will win a free trip to Maui.
"On average, vegetarians are slimmer and healthier than meat-eaters are—and they save more than 100 animals a year from factory farms, slaughterhouses, and fishing nets," says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. "One look at our radiant finalists proves that there's nothing sexier than compassion."
Husk, 33, went vegetarian two years ago after researching the health, animal welfare, and environmental benefits of a plant-based diet. In addition to participating in demonstrations against animal abuse in circuses, he enjoys working in his vegetable and herb garden. Husk is an actor, and he likes Star Trek and anything French (he has dual citizenship). His turn-ons include good health, intelligence, humor, and energy.
Tyler, 27, is a lifelong vegetarian and has been vegan for the last nine years. Tyler credits his vegan diet with improving his health and giving him increased energy and brain power. In his spare time, Tyler participates in demonstrations against McDonald's, KFC, and other companies that refuse to make animal welfare improvements. Tyler is an actor who enjoys going to the beach, rollerblading, and playing soccer, volleyball, and tennis.
To see photos of Husk, Tyler, and the other sexy vegetarian finalists, please click here. The second round of voting ends May 23, and the two winners will be announced on May 31. Each winner will spend seven nights in beautiful Maui, courtesy of the PETA Member Advantage Program.
For more information and to vote in the contest, please visit PETA.org or click here.