Leveling Up 

with FHM Canada May 2026 cover star Talisa Gardner / @T_gardner_29 

Photographer / @anastasia.reut.portrait 
Make-up Artist / @mararmengol_beauty 

Skin Beauty / @ainuramore / @clinicacime / @drmartindelgado / @drdanielv 

FHM is honored to have you grace the cover of Canada for the May 2026 edition. What does this mean to you? As it being my 7th cover and from such a beautiful country, I am honored to be Mrs May. 

Have you ever been to Canada? If not, would you like to visit someday? Of course, I have been to Canada. I love the food, the people, and it’s honestly stunning. 

Describe your photo shoot for the cover of FHM Canada: It was an experience to say the least, haha, but when you’re passionate about you do it’s always fun. 

Your modeling career has come a long way. Tell us about the journey: When I think about how far I have come, I get teary-eyed… unreal that when you work hard and dream big, you can accomplish anything. I truly have to pinch myself sometimes, but I am definitely very proud of the woman I have become. 

What is your favorite song right now? Loosen up by HUGEL. 

First thing you do every morning when you wake up: Well, I really love a routine, it keeps me focused, so I pretty much do the same thing every day: coffee, supplements, and peptides, then hit my home gym. 

You have an amazing body. Tell us about your nutrition diet and fitness routine: Thank you, I truly try to keep my food fun. I do a lot of recipes with sweet potato and a lot of veggies, but my main focus is getting a balanced meal as much as possible… carbs, protein, and healthy fats. 

Biggest pet peeve: A person who chews with their mouth open literally put me over the edge Iol. 

Go out and party all night, or stay home and watch a movie? I think life is about balance, but I am at an age that I would rather stay home and cook, have some wine… and once a week go out to dinner and drinks. 

Favorite food: My favorite food is sushi and steak. 

If you could change any one thing in the world, what would it be and why? poverty it’s truly sickening how many people die every day from lack of nutrition. I would love to go to different parts of the world and help in every way I can.