Ava Vincent

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Ava Vincent
Ava Vincent AVN Adult Entertainment Expo 2006.jpg
Vincent at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo on January 5, 2006
Born (1975-09-29) September 29, 1975 (age 40)[1]
Placerville, California, U.S.[1]
Other names Ava, Jeweliette & Jewel Valmont[1]
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)[1]
Weight 118 lb (54 kg; 8.4 st)[1]
Spouse(s) John Decker (m. 2001)[2]
No. of adult films 352 (per IAFD)[1]

Ava Vincent (born September 29, 1975), formerly known as Jewel Valmont, is an American former pornographic actress.[1]

Early life[edit]

Vincent graduated from San Joaquin Delta College with a theatre arts degree.[3] She was a manager at an adult bookstore called Suzy's in Stockton, California prior to joining the adult industry.[3][4]

Career[edit]

Vincent entered the adult film industry in 1998.[1] She initially used the stage name "Jewel Valmont" until 2000 when she changed it to "Ava Vincent."[5] Later that year, she filmed a couple of B movies titled Illicit Temptations and Hollywood Fantasies and was reportedly signed to do another one titled Sexual Intentions.[4] She also had a small role in Fast Sofa in which she has simulated sex with Jennifer Tilly, whose character in the film is a porn star.[4] In February 2001, she signed a one-year exclusive performing contract with Sin City.[6]

Vincent was among the adult industry workers interviewed in 2001 for Fluffy Cumsalot, Porn Star, a mainstream documentary film about the origin of porn stage names.[7]

Vincent was the Penthouse Pet of the Month for August 2001.[2] That same month, she signed a five-year exclusive agreement with Topco Sales to endorse and develop sex toys.[8]

Personal life[edit]

Vincent married pornographic actor John Decker in Las Vegas on July 2, 2001.[2]

Awards and nominations[edit]

List of accolades received by Ava Vincent
Total number of wins and nominations
Totals 5 24
References
AVN Awards
Year Result Award Film
2000[9] Nominated Best Group Sex Scene, Video (with Jessica Darlin & T.T. Boy) Asswoman: The Rebirth
2001[10][11] Nominated Female Performer of the Year N/A
Nominated Best Actress – Film Les Vampyres
Won Best All-Girl Sex Scene - Film (with Syren)
Nominated Best Couples Sex Scene- Film (with Joel Lawrence)
Nominated Best Actress - Video Perfectly Flawless
Nominated Best Supporting Actress - Film Adrenaline
Nominated Best All-Girl Sex Scene - Film (with Katja Kean) Virtuoso
Nominated Best Solo Sex Scene Ooze
2002[12][13] Nominated Female Performer of the Year N/A
Nominated Best Actress - Film Underworld
Nominated Best Couples Sex Scene - Film (with Chris Cannon)
Won Best Supporting Actress - Video Succubus
Won Best Group Sex Scene - Video (with Bridgette Kerkove, Nikita Denise, Herschel Savage & Trevor)
Nominated Best All-Girl Sex Scene - Film (with Jessica Drake) Beast
Nominated Best Couples Sex Scene - Video (with Randy Spears) Cap'n Mongo's Porno Playhouse
Nominated Best Couples Sex Scene - Film (with John Decker) Bad Wives 2
Nominated Best Group Sex Scene - Film (with Cassidey & John Decker) Believe It or Not
2003[14] Nominated Best Actress – Video Heartbreaker
Nominated Best All-Girl Sex Scene – Film (with Nikita Denise, Holly Hollywood & Syren) Les Vampyres 2
Nominated Best Group Sex Scene – Film (with Syren & Joel Lawrence)
2004[15] Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Film Heart of Darkness
Nominated Best Oral Sex Scene – Film (with Avy Scott & Kurt Lockwood) Compulsion
2005[16] Won Most Outrageous Sex Scene (with Chloe & Randy Spears) Misty Beethoven: The Musical
2007[17] Nominated Best Actress – Film Fade to Black 2
Nominated Best All-Girl Sex Scene – Film (with Lexie Marie)
XRCO Awards
Year Result Award Film
2001[18][19] Nominated Female Performer of the Year N/A
Won Best Girl-Girl Sex Scene (with Syren) Les Vampyres
2002[20] Nominated Best Girl-Girl Sex Scene (with Jessica Drake) Beast

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Ava Vincent at the Internet Adult Film Database
  2. ^ a b c Eli Dapolonia (July 6, 2001). "Ava Vincent Marries John Decker". AVN. Retrieved August 22, 2014. 
  3. ^ a b Gerrie Lim (2006). In Lust We Trust: Adventures in Adult Cinema. Monsoon Books. p. 92. ISBN 978-981-05-5302-9. 
  4. ^ a b c Mark Kernes (November 2000). "Ava Vincent : Jewel With A Desirable Bevel". AVN. Retrieved October 26, 2014. 
  5. ^ G. Ross (March 23, 2000). "She's Now Ava Vincent". AVN. Retrieved January 5, 2014. 
  6. ^ Jeremy Spencer (February 2001). "Sinfully Yours". AVN. Retrieved October 22, 2014. 
  7. ^ Ashley Kennedy (May 2001). "Scores Of Smut Starlets Interviewed For Documentary On Stage Names: Fluffy Cumsalot, Porn Star To Be Cable Ready In June". AVN. Retrieved November 25, 2014. 
  8. ^ Dan Miller (October 2001). "Ava Vincent Inks Deal With Topco". AVN. Retrieved August 29, 2014. 
  9. ^ "AVN 2000 Nominations". AVN Awards. Retrieved January 5, 2014. 
  10. ^ "2001 AVN Awards Nominations List". AVN Awards. Retrieved January 5, 2014. 
  11. ^ "2001 AVN Awards Winners". AVN. Retrieved January 5, 2014. 
  12. ^ Ben Marco (November 9, 2001). "2002 AVN Awards Show Nominations Announced". AVN. Retrieved August 16, 2015. 
  13. ^ Heidi Pike-Johnson (January 12, 2002). "2002 AVN Awards Show Winners Announced". AVN. Retrieved January 5, 2014. 
  14. ^ "This Year's Nominees". AVN Awards. Retrieved January 5, 2014. 
  15. ^ "Nominations for 2004 AVN Awards Show" (PDF). AVN Awards. Retrieved January 5, 2014. 
  16. ^ "2005 AVN Awards Show Winners Announced". AVN. January 8, 2005. Retrieved January 5, 2014. 
  17. ^ "AVN AWARDS 2007 NOMINEES". AVN Awards. Retrieved January 5, 2014. 
  18. ^ "XRCO Award Nominations". March 19, 2001. Retrieved August 15, 2015. 
  19. ^ "The Best of 2000". X-Rated Critics Organization. Retrieved January 5, 2014. 
  20. ^ Tricia Devereaux (March 15, 2002). "XRCO Nominations". AdultDVDTalk. Retrieved January 5, 2014. 

External links[edit]

{{Penthouse Pets |year = 2001 |state = autocollapse |poty = [[Zdenka Podkapová] |january = Devon |february = Judith Devine |march = Sunny Leone |april = Tyler Reed |may = Kelle Marie |june = Briana Banks |july = Alex Arden |august = Ava Vincent |september = Stephanie Wood |october = Teanna Kai |november = Melissa Starr |december = Cheyenne Silver }}