(Los Angeles, CA / January 17, 2022) – Maitland Ward took home two prestigious 2022 XBIZ Awards this week in the categories of Performer of the Year and Best Acting-Lead for her standout work in Deeper/Vixen Media Group smash hit Muse 2 – which won the night’s Feature Movie of the Year, as well as Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography.

This is the third consecutive XBIZ acting award for the dynamic leading lady and megawatt talent, who hosted the star-studded in-person event Sunday night at LA’s famed Hollywood Palladium. Ward also won the trophy in the same category last year for Deeper feature Muse and in 2020 for Drive.

“Not only was it amazing to be back on the red carpet and onstage to take part in such a celebrated and illustrious event with the most talented people in the business, it was just so special to win for Performer of the Year as well as Best Acting-Lead,” said Ward.

“I can’t say enough thanks to the XBIZ tastemakers who voted for me, as well as XBIZ’s reigning Director of the Year Kayden Kross, who inspires me with her towering talent and overall brilliance, and the folks at Deeper and Vixen Media Group who gave me the opportunity to shine as a performer among so many great people in this industry. Thank you from the bottom of my heart – it’s truly an honor and a privilege.”

Ward, an accomplished film and TV star with a wealth of acting experience and loyal fan following thanks to high-profile roles in Bold and the Beautiful, Boy Meets World and the Wayans brothers’ classic comedy White Chicks, smashed expectations and cemented her place in history as the first mainstream performer to successfully transition as an artist in the adult industry.

“While taking the leap into adult film was initially overwhelming and a little scary, I have been so blessed with an overwhelming sea of support over these past three years in the business, and I look forward to seeing what the future brings in 2022 and beyond!”

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Southern California-born and bred Maitland Ward has quickly become one of the biggest stars in adult entertainment, after an-already successful career as an American model, actress and cosplay personality. The star, who joined the cast of Bold and the Beautiful as a teen and found fame as Rachel McGuire on the beloved ABC sitcom Boy Meets World, jumped headfirst into shooting adult films in 2019 without much persuasion.

The statuesque (5’10”) all-natural redhead is unique in that not only is she beautiful and built for the adult biz, Ward’s talent as an actress means she can also carry dramatic and comedic scenes with ease. Her playful energy, professionalism and open sexuality earned her an exclusive performance contract with worldwide brand Vixen Media Group; in 2020, Ward won three AVN Awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Three-Way Sex Scene-G/G/B for her work in Deeper mega-hit feature Drive, as well as Favorite Camming Cosplayer.

Ward was the unanimous all-around best actress award winner in 2021, taking home multiple awards for Deeper’s Muse. Ward also took home the AVN Best Boy/Girl Sex Scene for Higher Power.  Ward has won multiple XBIZ awards, which include Best Actress for Drive, Best Sex Scene for Drive, Best Actress for Muse, Best Feature Sex Scene for Muse and was awarded the 2020 Crossover Star of The Year.

Follow Maitland at Twitter.com/maitlandward and Instagram.com/maitlandward