Mike Adriano (born 30 June 1980)[2] is an adult content producer and director.[1] He has been nominated for best director awards at several recent AVN Award, XBIZ Award and XRCO Award ceremonies.[3][4][5][6][7]

Mike Adriano
Born (1980-06-30) 30 June 1980 (age 43)[1]
Other namesMike[1]
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Websitemikeadriano.com

Gonzo pornography edit

Adriano is recognized as a major director in the genre of hardcore gonzo pornography.[8] Some of the distinctive characteristics of his work: a very liberal use of lubricants, very lengthy scenes (over one hour),[8]: 341  and graphic focus on the purely physical aspects of sex.[8]: 341 [9]

Influence edit

Porn star and director Bonnie Rotten has credited Adriano with inspiring and encouraging her to direct.[10] Porn star Candice Dare has expressed her liking for working with Adriano.[9]

Awards edit

  • 2012 AVN Award winner — Best Oral Release — American Cocksucking Sluts[4]
  • 2012 AVN Award winner — Most Outrageous Sex Scene — American Cocksucking Sluts (director — Mike Adriano/Evil Angel) with Brooklyn Lee & Juelz Ventura[4]
  • 2012 AVN Award winner — Best Oral Sex Scene — American Cocksucking Sluts (director — Mike Adriano/Evil Angel) with Brooklyn Lee & Juelz Ventura[4]
  • 2013 AVN Award winner — Best Oral Release — American Cocksucking Sluts 2 (Mike Adriano/Evil Angel)[11]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d Mike Adriano at the Internet Adult Film Database
  2. ^ evilangelvideo.com
  3. ^ Miller, Dan (24 December 2010). "XBIZ announces finalist nominees for 2011 XBIZ Awards". XBIZ. Archived from the original on 2017-07-02. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  4. ^ a b c d "AVN announces the 2012 AVN Award winners". Adult Video News. 22 January 2012. Archived from the original on 2017-01-08. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  5. ^ "AVN Awards 2012: the nominees". Adult Video News. 6 December 2011. Archived from the original on 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  6. ^ "XRCO announces nominees for 28th annual Awards Show". Adult Video News. 14 February 2012. Archived from the original on 2015-10-04. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  7. ^ "AVN Awards Show 2014: past nominees". Adult Video News. 18 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  8. ^ a b c Maina, Giovanna; Zecca, Federico (2016). "Harder than fiction: the stylistic model of gonzo pornography". Porn Studies. 3 (4): 337–350. doi:10.1080/23268743.2016.1241161 – via Academia.edu.
  9. ^ a b Miller, Dan (29 May 2017). "Candice Dare discusses porn career: performer/chef finding recipe for success". Adult Video News. Archived from the original on 2017-11-13. Retrieved 2017-11-13.
  10. ^ Street, Sharan (26 August 2015). "Bonnie Rotten talks about her latest productions". Adult Video News. Archived from the original on 2017-11-13. Retrieved 2017-11-13.
  11. ^ "The 2013 AVN Award winners!". Adult Video News. 23 January 2013. Archived from the original on 2016-12-24. Retrieved 2017-11-12.

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