(VAN NUYS, CA) -- Digital Playground is pleased to announce the official signing of Sophia Santi(tm) 2005's Penthouse Pet of the Year runner up to an exclusive contract.

Company founder and director, Joone says, "Sophia is all natural, sexy, sassy and smart. I'm looking forward to working with her." Company President, Samantha Lewis agrees, "Sophia is perfect for Digital Playground. She is the most gorgeous, tall, all natural brunette the adult industry has ever laid eyes on and she has a very unique, exotic look that we will be able to market to a wide demographic."

Sophia is very enthusiastic and happy to be on Digital Playground's team. She says, "I want the kind of stardom that only Digital Playground can offer me. I've seen Digital Playground achieve this many times and this is a dream come true."

Sophia entered the adult industry 3 years ago. Without any marketing support behind her, she graced the cover of a multitude of adult magazines including Penthouse and Club under the name, Natalia Cruze. Today, after being named Penthouse Pet of the Year 2005 runner up, she wanted a fresh start and a real opportunity to rise to the top of the adult entertainment industry. With Digital Playground's support, Sophia Santi(tm) was born. Sophia is excited to move forward. She says, "I'm ready to build a new name that people will recognize around the world and with Digital Playground's marketing team behind me, I am confident my fans will find me."

If you are working media on assignment and you would like to schedule exclusive interviews or layouts with Sophia Santi(tm), or any of Digital Playground's stars, directors or principles, please contact Adella@DigitalPlayground.com. Sophia Santi(tm) is a trademark of Digital Playground, Inc., and all rights are reserved worldwide.

About Digital Playground, Inc.:

Digital Playground is the undisputed world leader in adult filmmaking and interactive formats. They've built their reputation creating, marketing and branding the most recognized, demanded and highest billed adult performers in the world. Teaming these exclusive contract stars with award-winning directors and a comprehensive post-production facility, complete with the only state of art special effects team housed by an adult entertainment compendium places DP miles ahead of the competition. Founded in 1993, Digital Playground created, produced and trademarked Virtual sex(tm), the first and most technologically advanced cyber sex simulator on the planet. Female owned and operated, Digital Playground emphasizes quality first in every venture with fastidiously high production values in erotic film and novelties for women, men and couples. Digital Playground's commitment to excellence, innovative technology, brilliant full-length productions and exclusive contract stars are the secrets to their success. Bridging the gap between the entertainment industries, assisting the mainstream world with their quest for sex and the sex world with their quest for mainstream inclusion makes Digital Playground the highest demanded supplier of content for pay-per-view networks worldwide. For further information visit DigitalPlayground.com or contact Adella@DigitalPlayground.com