Gina Lynn
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{{short description|American pornographic actress (born 1974)}}
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| caption = Lynn at the Exxxotica Expo, Los Angeles, 2010
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1974|02|15}}
| birth_place = Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, US
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| spouse = {{marriage|Travis Knight|1999|2012|end=divorce}}
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Tanya Mercado (born February 15, 1974{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/10/national/10porn.html?_r=1 |title=A Night to See the Stars Actually Wearing Clothes |access-date=November 8, 2007|author=Matt Richtel|date=January 5, 2006 |work=The New York Times}}), known professionally as Gina Lynn, is an American former pornographic actress, model, and stripper.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.avn.com/html/avn/news/nws/news2082.html |title=Gina Lynn Signs With Pleasure One Year, 10 Video Deal |access-date=July 9, 2015 |author=Humphrey Pennyworth |date=June 15, 2000 |magazine=AVN |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021025024340/http://www.avn.com/html/avn/news/nws/news2082.html |archive-date=October 25, 2002 }} She was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2010 and is the Penthouse magazine Penthouse Pet for April 2012. She is also known for appearing with Eminem in the music video for "Superman".
Early life
Lynn was born in Puerto Rico, and moved to New Jersey at age five.{{cite web|url=http://www.pinkworld.com/pornstars/interviews/Gina-Lynn.html |title=PinkWorld Interview with Gina Lynn |access-date=August 1, 2016 |publisher=PinkWorld |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081023181202/http://www.pinkworld.com/pornstars/interviews/Gina-Lynn.html |archive-date=October 23, 2008 }} She was raised in Jackson Township, New Jersey.Gussow, Mel. [https://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/29/books/photographing-celebrities-even-those-of-an-x-rated-world.html "Photographing Celebrities, Even Those of an X-Rated World"]. The New York Times, July 29, 2003. Accessed July 22, 2008. "Over lunch Ms. Lynn, who is in her late 20s, spoke about her entry into the business. She was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in Basking Ridge, N.J.
Career
In June 2000, Lynn signed a one-year exclusive performing contract with Pleasure Productions. In 2002, she made a cameo in Analyze That as a stripper.{{Cite news |last=Gussow |first=Mel |title=Photographing Celebrities, Even Those of an X-Rated World |newspaper=The New York Times |date=July 29, 2003 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/29/books/photographing-celebrities-even-those-of-an-x-rated-world.html }} That same year, she appeared with Eminem in the music video for "Superman". From the fourth season of The Sopranos, Lynn made periodic appearances as a stripper in the "Bada Bing" strip club, scenes for which were filmed in Satin Dolls.{{cite web|url=https://avn.com/business/articles/video/gina-lynn-returns-to-the-sopranos-27370.html|title=Gina Lynn Returns to 'The Sopranos'|publisher=avn.com|date=November 3, 2006}} As of 2009, she continued to make movies for the company, as well as for her own studio, Gina Lynn Productions.{{cite magazine |title=Gina Lynn Crosses Over to Mainstream, Returns to Roots |url=http://business.avn.com/articles/35246.html |magazine=AVN |date=July 29, 2009 |access-date=August 9, 2009 |archive-date=May 11, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090511102148/http://business.avn.com/articles/35246.html |url-status=dead }} She also directs and has over 20 films to her credit.{{iafd name|GinaLynn|f}}
In 2003, Lynn appeared as the love interest of American rapper Eminem in the music video for "Superman".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2011/06/a-history-of-porn-stars-in-eminem-videos/gina-lynn|title=Gina Lynn - A History Of Porn Stars In Eminem Videos|magazine=Complex}}
In 2006, Lynn was the subject of an interview by the Detroit newspaper Metro Times.{{cite news|last=Staff|title=Starlet nights Em's fave porn pet Gina Lynn on Detroit; Ubiquity inks Nomo; a killer Encore show|url=http://www2.metrotimes.com/editorial/story.asp?id=8821|newspaper=Metro Times|access-date=April 17, 2014|archive-date=May 5, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060505063755/http://www.metrotimes.com/editorial/story.asp?id=8821|url-status=dead}} The article compared Lynn to fellow porn actors such as Jewel De'Nyle, Belladonna, Taylor St. Claire and John Stagliano.{{cite magazine|last=Stanton|first=Thomas J.|title=Metrotimes Spotlights Lynn|url=http://business.avn.com/articles/video/i-Metrotimes-i-Spotlights-Lynn-47728.html|magazine=Adult Video News|access-date=April 17, 2014|archive-date=April 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418220801/http://business.avn.com/articles/video/i-Metrotimes-i-Spotlights-Lynn-47728.html|url-status=dead}}
In 2009, starred in movie Minghags where she played half sister of main character Lenny, played by Bam Margera.
In March 2012, Lynn was announced by Penthouse to be their Penthouse Pet for April 2012.[http://penthousemagazine.com/issues/2012/penthouse-magazine-april-2012/ Penthouse Magazine April 2012] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120517172055/http://penthousemagazine.com/issues/2012/penthouse-magazine-april-2012/ |date=May 17, 2012 }} In 2012, Lynn announced that she had retired from the porn industry, but continues to appear on webcams.{{cite web|url=http://www.xtrememagazine.com/2012/03/gina-lynn-confesses-to-howard-stern-no-more-porn/ |title=Gina Lynn Is Done With Porn |publisher=Xtrememagazine.com |date=March 28, 2012 |access-date=April 20, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407080702/http://www.xtrememagazine.com/2012/03/gina-lynn-confesses-to-howard-stern-no-more-porn/ |archive-date=April 7, 2014 }}
Awards
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- 2002 NightMoves Award – Best Feature Dancer[http://www.nightmovesusa.com/awards-show/past-winner-history.html ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130722133601/http://www.nightmovesusa.com/awards-show/past-winner-history.html |date=July 22, 2013 }}
- 2003 Exotic Dancer Award – Adult Movie Feature Entertainer of the Year{{cite web |url=http://business.avn.com/articles/video/Gina-Lynn-Takes-Prize-At-Exotic-Dancer-Awards-36544.html |title=AVN - Gina Lynn Takes Prize At Exotic Dancer Awards |publisher=Business.avn.com |date=August 29, 2003 |access-date=April 20, 2014 |archive-date=December 7, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207065048/http://business.avn.com/articles/video/Gina-Lynn-Takes-Prize-At-Exotic-Dancer-Awards-36544.html |url-status=dead }}
- 2005 AVN Award – Best Gonzo Release for Gina Lynn's Darkside[http://www.avnawards.com/index.php?center=pastwinners AVN Awards Past Winners]
- 2005 NightMoves Award – Best New Production Company (Fan's Choice)
- 2006 FICEB Ninfa Award – Best Actress (Public){{cite web |title= Awards Won |publisher = Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival |url = http://www.ficeb.com/english/awards.htm# |language = es |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070609031432/http://www.ficeb.com/english/awards.htm |archive-date = June 9, 2007 |access-date = November 17, 2007}}
- 2007 NightMoves Award – Best Feature Dancer (Editor's Choice)
- 2007 NightMoves Hall of Fame inductee
- 2008 F.A.M.E. Award – Favorite Ass{{cite magazine|url= http://avn.com/performer/articles/30630.html|title= 2008 F.A.M.E. Winners Announced at Erotica LA|access-date= June 8, 2008|author= David Sullivan|date= June 7, 2008|magazine= AVN|archive-date= June 9, 2008|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080609122543/http://www.avn.com/performer/articles/30630.html|url-status= dead}}
- 2009 NightMoves Triple Play Award (Dancing/Performing/Directing)
- 2010 AVN Hall of Fame inductee{{cite web|title=2010 Nominees |publisher=AVN.com |url=http://avnawards.avn.com/about/nominees.html |access-date=November 26, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091026142002/http://avnawards.avn.com/about/nominees.html |archive-date=October 26, 2009 }}
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- [http://www.avn.com/index.php?Primary_Navigation=Articles&Action=View_Article&Content_ID=238004 AVN: "Gina Lynn Hurt in Motorcycle Stunt"], Dan Miller, August 29, 2005
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