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Ferrara was originally a protégé of [[Rocco Siffredi]], and has an award-winning acting career, making his American acting debut in [[John Stagliano]]’s ''[[Fashionistas]]''.<ref name="EA" /> In 2002, he appeared in blockbuster hit ''[[Snoop Dogg's Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp]]''.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0337977/ Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp (Video 2002) - IMDb<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 2003, he started directing [[gonzo pornography]] for Platinum X Pictures, a subsidiary of [[Red Light District Video]].<ref name="xbizredlight">{{cite web|url=http://www.xbiz.com/articles/83389| title=Red Light District|accessdate=2009-04-26|author=Anne Winter|date=August 22, 2007|publisher=[[XBIZ]]}}</ref> In 2004, he began directing for Red Light.
Ferrara was originally a protégé of [[Rocco Siffredi]], and has an award-winning acting career, making his American acting debut in [[John Stagliano]]’s ''[[Fashionistas]]''.<ref name="EA" /> In 2002, he appeared in blockbuster hit ''[[Snoop Dogg's Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp]]''.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0337977/ Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp (Video 2002) - IMDb<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 2003, he started directing [[gonzo pornography]] for Platinum X Pictures, a subsidiary of [[Red Light District Video]].<ref name="xbizredlight">{{cite web|url=http://www.xbiz.com/articles/83389| title=Red Light District|accessdate=2009-04-26|author=Anne Winter|date=August 22, 2007|publisher=[[XBIZ]]}}</ref> In 2004, he began directing for Red Light.


After working for Red Light District for two years, Ferrara began directing for [[Evil Angel (studio)|Evil Angel]] in May 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=13367|title=Ferrara to Make Movies for Evil Angel| accessdate=2009-04-17| author=Matt O'Conner|date=February 8, 2006|publisher=[[XBIZ]]}}</ref> His first EA film was ''Evilution'', starring [[Naomi (actress)|Naomi]], [[Melissa Lauren]] and featuring the comeback of [[Nici Sterling]].<ref name=EA>{{cite web| url=http://www.evilangel.com/director/Manuel_Ferrara|title=MANUEL FERRARA|accessdate=2009-04-20|publisher=evilangel.com}}{{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Since then, he has directed several porn series, including ''Fucked on Sight'', ''[[Slutty and Sluttier|Slutty & Sluttier]]'', ''Raw'', ''[[Evil Anal]]'', ''Battle of the Sluts'', ''Anal Expedition'', ''Teen Cum Squad'', ''Bangin' Black Boxes'', ''Ass Attack'', ''I'm Your Slut'', ''Mindfuck'', and ''New Whores on the Block''.<ref name=EA/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.evilangel.com/director/Manuel%20Ferrara/titles/1|title=MANUEL FERRARA'S TITLES| accessdate=2009-04-17| publisher=evilangel.com}}{{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
After working for Red Light District for two years, Ferrara began directing for [[Evil Angel (studio)|Evil Angel]] in May 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=13367|title=Ferrara to Make Movies for Evil Angel| accessdate=2009-04-17| author=Matt O'Conner|date=February 8, 2006|publisher=[[XBIZ]]}}</ref> His first EA film was ''Evilution'', starring [[Naomi (actress)|Naomi]], [[Melissa Lauren]] and featuring the comeback of [[Nici Sterling]].<ref name=EA>{{cite web|url=http://www.evilangel.com/director/Manuel_Ferrara |title=MANUEL FERRARA |accessdate=2009-04-20 |publisher=evilangel.com |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20090123215916/http://evilangel.com:80/director/Manuel_Ferrara |archivedate=January 23, 2009 }}</ref> Since then, he has directed several porn series, including ''Fucked on Sight'', ''[[Slutty and Sluttier|Slutty & Sluttier]]'', ''Raw'', ''[[Evil Anal]]'', ''Battle of the Sluts'', ''Anal Expedition'', ''Teen Cum Squad'', ''Bangin' Black Boxes'', ''Ass Attack'', ''I'm Your Slut'', ''Mindfuck'', and ''New Whores on the Block''.<ref name=EA/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.evilangel.com/director/Manuel%20Ferrara/titles/1 |title=MANUEL FERRARA'S TITLES |accessdate=2009-04-17 |publisher=evilangel.com |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20100108050003/http://evilangel.com/director/Manuel%20Ferrara/titles/1 |archivedate=January 8, 2010 }}</ref>


On December 23, 2010, Ferrara appeared alongside [[Riley Steele]] in an episode of ''[[Manswers]]'' titled "Airplane Plane Hanger-On" to discuss their careers for the segment "How Can You Become A Porktastic Porn Star".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.spike.com/episodes/lsvukp/manswers-airplane-plane-hanger-on-season-4-ep-404|title= Airplane Plane Hanger-On - Episode 404|accessdate= 2013-08-13|date= 2010-12-23|publisher= [[Spike (TV channel)|Spike]]}}</ref>
On December 23, 2010, Ferrara appeared alongside [[Riley Steele]] in an episode of ''[[Manswers]]'' titled "Airplane Plane Hanger-On" to discuss their careers for the segment "How Can You Become A Porktastic Porn Star".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.spike.com/episodes/lsvukp/manswers-airplane-plane-hanger-on-season-4-ep-404|title= Airplane Plane Hanger-On - Episode 404|accessdate= 2013-08-13|date= 2010-12-23|publisher= [[Spike (TV channel)|Spike]]}}</ref>

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Manuel Ferrara
Manuel Ferrara attending the AVN Awards Show at the Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada on January 9, 2010
Born (1975-11-01) November 1, 1975 (age 48)[1]
Le Raincy, France[2]
Other namesManuel Farrara, Emanuel Ferrara, Manu, Manu Ferrara, Manu Ferraro, Manu Ferrera, Manu Gaussian, Manual Ferrara, Manuel, Manuel Ferrera[1]
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
SpouseDana Vespoli (2005–2012)[3][4]
PartnerKayden Kross (2012–)
Children4
Websitemanuelferrara.com

Manuel Ferrara (born November 1, 1975)[2] is a French pornographic actor and director. Ferrara has won numerous adult industry awards, having the distinction of winning the AVN Award for Male Performer of the Year five times, more than any other male performer.[5] He was inducted into the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame.

Early life

Ferrara was born in Le Raincy, France, and raised in nearby Gagny.[2] While attending college, he studied to become a P.E. teacher.[2]

Career

Ferrara was originally a protégé of Rocco Siffredi, and has an award-winning acting career, making his American acting debut in John Stagliano’s Fashionistas.[6] In 2002, he appeared in blockbuster hit Snoop Dogg's Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp.[7] In 2003, he started directing gonzo pornography for Platinum X Pictures, a subsidiary of Red Light District Video.[8] In 2004, he began directing for Red Light.

After working for Red Light District for two years, Ferrara began directing for Evil Angel in May 2006.[9] His first EA film was Evilution, starring Naomi, Melissa Lauren and featuring the comeback of Nici Sterling.[6] Since then, he has directed several porn series, including Fucked on Sight, Slutty & Sluttier, Raw, Evil Anal, Battle of the Sluts, Anal Expedition, Teen Cum Squad, Bangin' Black Boxes, Ass Attack, I'm Your Slut, Mindfuck, and New Whores on the Block.[6][10]

On December 23, 2010, Ferrara appeared alongside Riley Steele in an episode of Manswers titled "Airplane Plane Hanger-On" to discuss their careers for the segment "How Can You Become A Porktastic Porn Star".[11]

On January 22, 2012, he became the first actor in history to win AVN's Male Performer of the Year four times.[5][12] Ferrara has been active as a performer in the pornography industry since 1999 and started directing in 2003.[1] He won AVN's Male Performer of the Year for a fifth time on January 18, 2014.[13]

In 2012, Ferrara appeared alongside pornographic actress Zoe Voss in an explicit sex scene for the mainstream film Starlet.[14]

Personal life

Ferrara married pornographic actress Dana Vespoli in January 2005.[3] The couple divorced seven years later.[4] They have three sons together.[15] Ferrara also has a daughter with his current partner, pornographic actress Kayden Kross.[16]

Awards

Manuel Ferrara winning Male Performer of the Year at the 2010 AVN Awards Show.

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Manuel Ferrara at the Internet Adult Film Database
  2. ^ a b c d Dan Miller (January 26, 2010). "Manuel Ferrara: Triple-Crown Winner". AVN. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  3. ^ a b Troy Michael. "Porn Star, Director, Wife, Mother: The Renaissance Woman Dana Vespoli". IWAdult. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
  4. ^ a b Shawn Alff (March 4, 2013). "Getting inside Dana Vespoli". Daily Loaf. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
  5. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference avnhalloffame was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ a b c "MANUEL FERRARA". evilangel.com. Archived from the original on January 23, 2009. Retrieved April 20, 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp (Video 2002) - IMDb
  8. ^ Anne Winter (August 22, 2007). "Red Light District". XBIZ. Retrieved April 26, 2009.
  9. ^ Matt O'Conner (February 8, 2006). "Ferrara to Make Movies for Evil Angel". XBIZ. Retrieved April 17, 2009.
  10. ^ "MANUEL FERRARA'S TITLES". evilangel.com. Archived from the original on January 8, 2010. Retrieved April 17, 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Airplane Plane Hanger-On - Episode 404". Spike. December 23, 2010. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  12. ^ "AVN Announces the 2012 AVN Award Winners". AVN. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  13. ^ "AVN - AVN Announces the Winners of the 2014 AVN Awards". Business.avn.com. January 21, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  14. ^ Nelson Ayala (March 14, 2012). "Manuel Ferrara, Zoe Voss Appear in Indie-Drama 'Starlet'". XBIZ. Retrieved January 2, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ "Dana Vespoli interview". XCritic. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
  16. ^ "Kayden Kross interview". TheHairPin. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
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