Behind the Scenes Playmate Pictorial: Flamenco Dancer Gia Ramey. Go behind the scenes with our PLAYMATE Gia Ramey-Gay, on the final day of her incredible shoot with photographer Holly Randall. With four amazing sets behind them, Holly and Gia felt confident in their choice to shoot at a local waterfall-that is, until they got there and discovered a large and intimidating nest of bees. “The place was covered in bees,” says Gia, laughing. “You could say that was a little hiccup, but Holly spontaneously decided we’d shoot a Mad Max-inspired look in the junkyardand a Flamenco-inspired look at the nicest restaurant in La Paz.” No stranger to all eyes on her, Gia posed nude beside a roomful of diners, capping off an adventurous week in Baja with Holly and her crew. If ever a CGOY deserved a round of applause, it’s this one. “I do what I love and try to make a difference,” explains Gia. “Being Cybergirl of the Year has been the biggest honor for me. Thank you all so, so much for your support!” Before we announce our CGOY 2017, take a long look back on the inimitable Gia Ramey-Gay, only on Playboy Plus. Behind the Scenes Playmate Pictorial: Flamenco with Gia Ramey. Gia Ramey-Gay is as American as apple pie-or Playboy, for that matter-but her appeal is decidedly more global. Born and raised in Charlottesville, Virginia, Gia’s made a name for herself as a model, actress and Latin dancer in Los Angeles, as well as an activist in other parts of the world. “I’m an animal rights activist, and I even lived in the Panamanian rainforest with monkeys for a few months,” says Gia. “I’m a certified yoga teacher, professional salsa dancer, volunteer worker and guitar player.” Miss Ramey-Gay is a dish with a lot on her plate, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t hungry for more. When it comes to life’s flavors, she’s excited to taste them all. “I’ve been modeling since I was in my later teen years, and when I moved to LA, I decided to go to a Playboy casting,” she says. “I have to admit, I’m a little nervous to see myself nude online, but I’m so excited to see the results! Playboy’s a classic, and I couldn’t be happier to join the family.”