Hollywood, CA –in front of a huge audience Thursday night (March 4), “The 1” Contest, an extreme beauty and talent competition, crowned Veronica Lynn as the winner of its first phase.
An Iraqi Veteran, who has served 2 tours of duty with the Navy, she beat out the talent and modeling performances of a dazzling group of Contestants including Playboy and Penthouse centerfolds.
The event was hosted by Lou Pizarro star of Tru TV’s “Operation Repo”. Judges for the event included Jennifer Korbin (Star of Cinemax TV series “Lingerie”), Lux Kassidy (Penthouse Pet and MMA fighter), Joe Rose (Hollywood talent agent), Marcellas Reynolds (Host of E! Entertainment’s “Perfect Catch”), Judy Ironbow (Beauty contest winner) and more.
Veronica Lynn discusses the incredible win, and opportunity with “The 1” Contest.
“The One Contest has proven to be not only a wonderful experience personally, but also professionally. I have grown not only as a model and actress, but as a person as well. I have had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people that are affiliated with the project.
“Michael London is an incredible producer and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with him every step of the way. I would like to give special thanks to James Creighton for his photography, and Kelly Shibari, who taught me how to promote myself. I want to thank the judges at the event, for seeing my passion, talent, and personality. “
Billed as a risqué Miss USA Contest meets America’s Got Talent, “The 1” Contest (www.The1Contest.com) is a unique beauty and talent competition based on beauty, personality, physique and talent which is “R” rated and the periodic winners get to work with Hollywood entertainment professionals to film a segment of their talent.
The March 4 winner will receive $1000 and get to do a professional shoot. The grand prize winner will receive up to $20,000.
“The experience is definitely one that I will not forget,” Lynn continues.
“The other contestants were all gorgeous and talented which made the competition pretty fierce. After being announced as the winner, I was ecstatic, and felt like this was the opportunity I had been waiting for. Being the first “The 1” Star gives me an amazing feeling of accomplishment and I am looking forward to what lies ahead. Since my win, I have received numerous calls from people interested in working with me, and I feel like this is just the beginning!”
Contest founder and creator Michael London, a well known Hollywood Attorney, movie producer, music video producer/director, record company owner and rock concert promoter created the website (www.The1Contest.com) and contest as a platform to increase visibility for those being met with the ‘catch 22’ scenario while trying to break into the entertainment industry.
“I want to thank all of the women, the judges, and everyone who came out. I big congratulations to Veronica, she was absolutely fantastic. I appreciate all of her hard work and dedication.”
The next round of voting has begun, and a date will be announced shortly for Round 2 of “The 1” Contest.