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martin b
Posts: 2770
Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
The Japanese adult movie actress is here promoting a movie she made in the Philippines. She is everywhere and has been the big deal this Christmas. My favorite thing is that she says she loves Filipino guys. We don't here that enough coming from our fellow Asians.
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Connor Photography
Posts: 8539
Newark, Delaware, US
martin b wrote: She is everywhere and has been the big deal this Christmas. Never heard of her. I don't think any porn stars can reach mainstream popularity in the States.
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Roy Hubbard
Posts: 3199
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, US
Connor Photography wrote: Never heard of her. I don't think any porn stars can reach mainstream popularity in the States. Tell that to Sasha Grey
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studio36uk
Posts: 22898
Tavai, Sigave, Wallis and Futuna
martin b wrote: The Japanese adult movie actress is here promoting a movie she made in the Philippines. She is everywhere and has been the big deal this Christmas. My favorite thing is that she says she loves Filipino guys. We don't here that enough coming from our fellow Asians. She's up-front and proud of what her life is. Bravo for her. I quite like her. Studio36
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Connor Photography
Posts: 8539
Newark, Delaware, US
Roy Hubbard wrote: Tell that to Sasha Grey SHE'S not quite a household name yet. I have not heard her name before. I guess I need to watch more porn.
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Brooklyn Bridge Images
Posts: 13200
Brooklyn, New York, US
Connor Photography wrote: SHE'S not quite a household name yet. I have not heard her name before. I guess I need to watch more porn. Agreed... Hardly a household name
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Frank Lewis Photography
Posts: 14486
Winter Park, Florida, US
Did a brief Google search. Not much there that Americans would be familiar with.
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rxz
Posts: 1061
Glen Ellyn, Illinois, US
For those not in the know, I guess you have to travel to Japan.
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DOUGLASFOTOS
Posts: 10604
Los Angeles, California, US
51 Imaging wrote: who? Linda Lovelace
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Jerry Nemeth
Posts: 33355
Dearborn, Michigan, US
Connor Photography wrote: Never heard of her. I don't think any porn stars can reach mainstream popularity in the States. There is one. She did a movie and a TV series. I'm trying to think of her name. She is Traci Lords.
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martin b
Posts: 2770
Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
She's big in Asia. She is bigger outside of Japan than inside Japan. She is here for the Manila film festival. She is the bright spot this last week because the biggest movie here got disqualified from the festival.
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One Eye Blind
Posts: 547
San Martin, California, US
who hasn't heard of ole whats her face
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Justin
Posts: 22389
Fort Collins, Colorado, US
I did an image search. Pretty lady. Admittedly, it turned out that this was one of the shots that I can actually post. Apparently, she's well past doing trade shoots.
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Risen Phoenix Photo
Posts: 3779
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Roy Hubbard wrote: Tell that to Sasha Grey And Tracy Lords.
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Click Hamilton
Posts: 36555
San Diego, California, US
Justin wrote: Pretty lady. I bumped into this: "Sorry guys, but Maria Ozawa says it herself in this recent interview that she’s totally out of the porn business. She is currently living in Philippines and is hoping to make it her 2nd home. Is Maria part Filipino? Maria is not very close to being a Japanese name, I wonder why she chose that as her modeling name? --- I was approached by a Japanese woman for a photo shoot who is half Filipina. She has never modeled before and wanted to have a nude photo shoot as a private keepsake for the future. She was leaving her college years and entering her career years. She is one of the most stunningly beautiful women I've ever photographed. She had natural poise, grace and charm. Every single image we shot was a keeper. With no previous modeling experience, she was one of the best models I've ever had the privilege of working with. She is a natural. Days like that make everything we do so worthwhile. I'm sorry, but I'm not at liberty to share those photos online. I'm allowed to show the album I made in prints. She's too beautiful NOT to show. One of my best photo shoots, ever.
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rxz
Posts: 1061
Glen Ellyn, Illinois, US
Click Hamilton wrote: Is Maria part Filipino? Maria is not very close to being a Japanese name, I wonder why she chose that as her modeling name? Asians who interact with westerners normally take on a western first name. My local sushi chef goes by John, versus Chitose. And a Chinese friend picked Bill over Yunghe with I still can't pronounce right.
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Vindictive Images
Posts: 584
Houston, Texas, US
Click Hamilton wrote: Is Maria part Filipino? Maria is not very close to being a Japanese name, I wonder why she chose that as her modeling name? She's half French-Canadian.
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Vindictive Images
Posts: 584
Houston, Texas, US
Connor Photography wrote: Never heard of her. I don't think any porn stars can reach mainstream popularity in the States. Traci Lords Jenna Jameson Ron Jeremy James Deen among the millenials (although maybe for the wrong reasons now)
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udor
Posts: 25255
New York, New York, US
studio36uk wrote: She's up-front and proud of what her life is. Bravo for her. I quite like her. Studio36 Yeah, she's gorgeous and has a very cool attitude. She's also part Canadian... having an international upbringing.
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Connor Photography
Posts: 8539
Newark, Delaware, US
Connor Photography wrote: Never heard of her. I don't think any porn stars can reach mainstream popularity in the States. Jerry Nemeth wrote: There is one. She did a movie and a TV series. I'm trying to think of her name. She is Traci Lords. Yes, she went from a porn star to a mainstream film star,but she was hardly popular or well known in America.
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Connor Photography
Posts: 8539
Newark, Delaware, US
Click Hamilton wrote: Is Maria part Filipino? Maria is not very close to being a Japanese name, I wonder why she chose that as her modeling name? rxz wrote: Asians who interact with westerners normally take on a western first name. My local sushi chef goes by John, versus Chitose. And a Chinese friend picked Bill over Yunghe with I still can't pronounce right. It makes life easier in America. I gave an English name to my kids, although they do have a Chinese name as their middle name. However, their Chinese name is far more meaningful and purposeful than being a Tom or Bob. LOL.
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Jerry Nemeth
Posts: 33355
Dearborn, Michigan, US
Connor Photography wrote: Yes, she went from a porn star to a mainstream film star,but she was hardly popular or well known in America. I have one of her movies. Cry Baby with Johnny Dep.
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Connor Photography
Posts: 8539
Newark, Delaware, US
Jerry Nemeth wrote: I have one of her movies. Cry Baby with Johnny Dep. I am doubtful that you purchased the movie because of her
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Frank Lewis Photography
Posts: 14486
Winter Park, Florida, US
Vindictive Images wrote: Traci Lords Jenna Jameson Ron Jeremy James Deen among the millenials (although maybe for the wrong reasons now) Ginger Lynn Allen
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Brooklyn Bridge Images
Posts: 13200
Brooklyn, New York, US
Frank Lewis Photography wrote: Ginger Lynn Allen Not a house hold name among non porn fans No where near the level of J Lawrence/ Scar Jo
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Connor Photography
Posts: 8539
Newark, Delaware, US
Vindictive Images wrote: Traci Lords Jenna Jameson Ron Jeremy James Deen among the millenials (although maybe for the wrong reasons now) Frank Lewis Photography wrote: Ginger Lynn Allen Brooklyn Bridge Images wrote: Not a house hold name among non porn fans No where near the level of J Lawrence/ Scar Jo Exactly!!!. If I understand the OP correctly, the Japanese porn star Maria Ozawa has reached a house hold popularity in Philippines. No porn stars in the US has become a house hold name. This is a much bigger country and porn stars are a dime a dozen here.
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