Laurie Anne Maria Mull, better known as; Taya Parker is an American reality television personality, model and professional wrestling valet. Best known for winning VH1's hit reality show Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels. She was also the 2009 Penthouse Pet of the year.
Laurie Anne Maria Mull | |
|---|---|
 Parker in 2016 | |
| Born | January 10, 1978 |
| Other names | Taya Parker |
| Known for | Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies |
| Partner | Bret Michaels (2009) |
| Children | 1 |
Modelling
editParker started as an exotic dancer before becoming a professional burlesque dancer. Exotic Dancer magazine would award Parker as their 2007 entertainer of the year in Las Vegas, Nevada.[1] English entertainment reporter and writer Robin Leach, reviewed and featured Parker's work several times in the Las Vegas Weekly newspaper.[2][3][4]
She would pose for Playboy Plus before posing for Penthouse magazine. She would be the cover girl for the January 2008 issue of Penthouse magazine. In 2009 she would be Penthouse Pet of the year.[5]
She would be the cover model for rapper Icadon's single "Sex, Haze & Hip Hop".
In the spring of 2014 Parker was the centerfold model and featured in a 12-page pictorial for the exclusive lifestyle entertainment magazine for men, Bizsu.[6]
Career
editTelevision and radio
editParker's first reality television appearance would be in 2008 on American game show "Redemption Song". In 2009 Parker would take part in VH1's hit celebreality series "Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels". Parker would win the show and briefly dated Bret Michaels after show finished filming.[7] Also in 2009 Parker would appear in an episode of American television series, "Behind the Music".
Parker has also made multiple guest appearances on; "Larry King Live"[8], and hosted one segment of the television show "Out n About".[9] She also made a guest appearance on the American radio show "The Opie and Anthony Show".[10]
Film
editParker would feature in 2013 film "Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies". Parker would play herself as the on-screen, former love interest of professional wrestler Shane Douglas.
Parker would replace Kathryn Eastwood, daughter of Clint Eastwood, for the lead role of Stacy Phelps in the 2016 horror film "You Found Me".
Professional wrestling
editParker would make her debut as a ring girl for defunct independent promotion "Extreme Rising" in 2013. This would be her one and only appearance in the professional wrestling industry as of 2024.
Personal life
editParker has one son.
Parker and Bret Michaels dated briefly after winning his celebreality series; Rock of Love Bus.[7]
She is currently a makeup artist and stylist and lives in her home state of Ohio.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Small Town Girls | Self | |
| 2005 | Zdenka & Friends | Self | Direct to video |
| 2007 | Penthouse Presents: Gina and Friends | Self | Direct to video |
| 2008 | Redemption Song | Self, contestant | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels | Self, contestant | Winner, all episodes |
| 2009 | The Opie and Anthony Show | Self, guest | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Behind the Music | Self | 1 episode |
| 2010 | Larry King Live | Self, guest | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies | Taya Parker | |
| 2016 | You Found Me | Stacy Phelps | |
| 2016 | Out n About | Host | 1 episode |
| 2024 | Knocking on Heaven's Door | Scarlett | Completed, no release date set |
References
edit- ^ Garrett, Tommy Lightfoot (April 30, 2013). "Vegas Bound Penthouse Beauty Taya Parker's Exclusive Interview Days Before 'Centerolds Of Magic' Debuts at the Plaza, Highlight Hollywood News". highlighthollywood. Archived from the original on February 23, 2014. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "Hocus focus: 'The Centerfolds of Magic' was ... kinda great - Las Vegas Weekly". lasvegasweekly.com. May 15, 2013. Archived from the original on February 23, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ "Full frontal could lead to Penthouse Petting - Las Vegas Weekly". lasvegasweekly.com. October 20, 2009. Archived from the original on December 27, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ "Photos: 'Penthouse' princess Taya Parker aims for Strip stardom - Las Vegas Weekly". Archived from the original on June 11, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
- ^ "Taya Parker, 2009 Penthouse Pet of the Year, Hosts Party at JET Nightclub". vegasnews.com. May 10, 2009. Archived from the original on March 7, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ "Taya Parker At BIZSU Magazine Spring 2014 - Celebzz". April 24, 2014. Archived from the original on June 4, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
- ^ a b "EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Bret Michael's Rock Of Love Bus Winner Says "He Always Handles Himself With Dignity"". radaronline.com. Radar. April 23, 2010. Archived from the original on April 4, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
- ^ "Tonight on Larry King Live". CNN. April 26, 2010. Archived from the original on October 8, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ "Arnold Sports Festival". Archived from the original on September 14, 2017. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ "Interview with Pet of the year Taya Parker". siriusxm.com/theopie&anthonychannel. Archived from the original on June 9, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
External links
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- Taya Parker at IMDb