What is 1981 playmate?

1981 Playmate of the Year was Terri Welles, an American model and actress. She was born on November 21, 1956, in Santa Monica, California. Welles was featured in the December 1980 issue of Playboy magazine and was immediately popular with the readers. She was named Playmate of the Month in December 1980 and then was selected as Playmate of the Year for 1981.

Welles' Playmate of the Year pictorial was shot by photographer Richard Fegley, and she was only the second-ever Playmate of the Year to be photographed entirely in color. Welles went on to have a successful career as a model and actress, appearing in a number of television shows and movies.

Terri Welles also became the first Playmate to have her own Playboy Music album, which was released in May 1981. The album, titled "Terri," included six tracks, including a cover of the Elvis Presley song "Don't Be Cruel."

In addition to her modeling and acting career, Terri Welles has also worked as a makeup artist and esthetician, and has run her own skincare line. She continues to be an active member of the Playboy community and regularly attends events and conventions.