Shy Love
Encyclopedia
Shy Love, also known as Shy Luv, (born November 27, 1978), is the stage name
of an American
pornographic actress, of Sicilian and Puerto Rican descent. She has been active in the porn industry
since 2003.
, Germany
, where her father, a U.S. Army
soldier, was stationed. At age seven, she, her parents, and her five sisters moved to New Haven, Connecticut
. According to Love, she graduated from high school
at age 16 and then earned a bachelor's degree
and two masters
She also claims to be a certified public accountant
.
, and she likes to play with other women.
, in addition to starring in porn, Love is also a producer, director, and talent manager. She has acted in more than 250 adult films, and appeared as herself on TV several occasions. She began directing and producing films in 2004. She has also established her own talent agency
, Adult Talent Managers, and signed Memphis Monroe
, and Lisa Daniels as contract girls. She has said that her agency's representation of gay men in addition to women is unique in the industry.
She is part-owner of a nightclub in Colorado Springs called 13 Pure; it opened in January 2008. In August 2008, she worked on a controversial bisexual film directed by Chi Chi LaRue
entitled Shifting Gears
. LaRue coined the term "straight-for-pay" (a play on the porn industry term "gay-for-pay
"), to characterize actor Blake Riley
's liking his first encounter with a woman (Love).
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
of an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
pornographic actress, of Sicilian and Puerto Rican descent. She has been active in the porn industry
Sex industry
The sex industry consists of businesses which either directly or indirectly provide sex-related products and services or adult entertainment...
since 2003.
Early years
Love was born in WiesbadenWiesbaden
Wiesbaden is a city in southwest Germany and the capital of the federal state of Hesse. It has about 275,400 inhabitants, plus approximately 10,000 United States citizens...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, where her father, a U.S. Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
soldier, was stationed. At age seven, she, her parents, and her five sisters moved to New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven is the second-largest city in Connecticut and the sixth-largest in New England. According to the 2010 Census, New Haven's population increased by 5.0% between 2000 and 2010, a rate higher than that of the State of Connecticut, and higher than that of the state's five largest cities, and...
. According to Love, she graduated from high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
at age 16 and then earned a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
and two masters
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
She also claims to be a certified public accountant
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Public Accountant is the statutory title of qualified accountants in the United States who have passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements for certification as a CPA...
.
Personal life
In a 2007 interview with Gamelink, she said her relationship with her husband was only the third real relationship with a man she had ever had, that theirs was an open relationshipOpen relationship
An open relationship is an interpersonal relationship in which the parties want to be together but agree to a form of a non-monogamous relationship. This means that they agree that a romantic or sexual relationship with another person is accepted, permitted, or tolerated...
, and she likes to play with other women.
Adult film career
According to IMDbInternet Movie Database
Internet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
, in addition to starring in porn, Love is also a producer, director, and talent manager. She has acted in more than 250 adult films, and appeared as herself on TV several occasions. She began directing and producing films in 2004. She has also established her own talent agency
Talent agent
A talent agent, or booking agent, is a person who finds jobs for actors, authors, film directors, musicians, models, producers, professional athletes, writers and other people in various entertainment businesses. Having an agent is not required, but does help the artist in getting jobs...
, Adult Talent Managers, and signed Memphis Monroe
Memphis Monroe
Memphis Monroe is the stage name of an American pornographic actress. She was raised in Louisville, Kentucky.While working in a Hooters restaurant she posed for their calendar...
, and Lisa Daniels as contract girls. She has said that her agency's representation of gay men in addition to women is unique in the industry.
She is part-owner of a nightclub in Colorado Springs called 13 Pure; it opened in January 2008. In August 2008, she worked on a controversial bisexual film directed by Chi Chi LaRue
Chi Chi LaRue
Larry David Paciotti is an American film director of gay, bisexual and straight pornography. He is best known in his drag persona as Chi Chi LaRue and has also directed under the names Lawrence David and Taylor Hudson.- Career :...
entitled Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears: A Bisexual Transmission
Shifting Gears: A Bisexual Transmission is a controversial GayVN Award winning bisexual pornographic film written and directed by Chi Chi LaRue and released by Channel 1 Releasing in 2008.-Plot:...
. LaRue coined the term "straight-for-pay" (a play on the porn industry term "gay-for-pay
Gay-for-pay
Gay-for-pay describes male or female actors, pornographic stars, or sex workers who self-identify as heterosexual but who are paid to act or perform as homosexual professionally. The term has also applied to other professions and even companies with the same core concerns and criticism in place...
"), to characterize actor Blake Riley
Blake Riley
Blake Riley is a former American pornographic actor who appeared in gay and bisexual pornographic films and magazines-Career:...
's liking his first encounter with a woman (Love).
Awards and nominations
- 2005 XRCO Award nominee – Best On-Screen Couple – Janine's Got Male
- 2006 AVN Award nominee – Best Interactive DVD – Shy Love’s Cum Play With Me, Madness Pictures
- 2007 AVN Award nominee – Female Performer of the Year
External links
- Interview in RogReviews.com
- XFANZ: Shy Love Tour Continues
- clickcaster.com, Shy Love interview