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 44) [1]
Placerville, California, U.S. [1]
Other namesJeweliette, Jewel Valmont [1]
Occupation
  • Theatre actress
  • former pornographic actress
  • model
Years active1998–2005
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) [1]
Spouse(s)
John Decker(m. 2001)
[2]

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

Contents

Early life

Vincent is from Marin County in Northern California. [3] She graduated from San Joaquin Delta College with a theatre arts degree. [4] She was a manager at an adult bookstore called Suzy's in Stockton, California prior to joining the adult industry. [4] [5]

Career

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." [6] 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. [5] 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. [5] While working at Suzy's, Ava met Samantha Style, who was a customer. Samantha introduced Ava to Seymore Butts, who directed Ava's first scene. [3]

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

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

Awards and nominations

List of accolades received by Ava Vincent
Total number of wins and nominations
Totals524
AVN Awards
YearResultAwardFilm
2000 [9] NominatedBest 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
WonBest All-Girl Sex Scene - Film (with Syren)
NominatedBest Couples Sex Scene- Film (with Joel Lawrence)
NominatedBest Actress - VideoPerfectly Flawless
Nominated Best Supporting Actress - Film Adrenaline
NominatedBest All-Girl Sex Scene - Film (with Katja Kean)Virtuoso
NominatedBest Solo Sex SceneOoze
2002 [12] [13] Nominated Female Performer of the Year N/A
NominatedBest Actress - FilmUnderworld
NominatedBest Couples Sex Scene - Film (with Chris Cannon)
WonBest Supporting Actress - VideoSuccubus
WonBest Group Sex Scene - Video (with Bridgette Kerkove, Nikita Denise, Herschel Savage & Trevor)
NominatedBest All-Girl Sex Scene - Film (with Jessica Drake)Beast
NominatedBest Couples Sex Scene - Video (with Randy Spears)Cap'n Mongo's Porno Playhouse
NominatedBest Couples Sex Scene - Film (with John Decker)Bad Wives 2
NominatedBest Group Sex Scene - Film (with Cassidey & John Decker)Believe It or Not
2003 [14] NominatedBest Actress - VideoHeartbreaker
NominatedBest All-Girl Sex Scene - Film (with Nikita Denise, Holly Hollywood & Syren)Les Vampyres 2
NominatedBest Group Sex Scene - Film (with Syren & Joel Lawrence)
2004 [15] NominatedBest Supporting Actress – FilmHeart of Darkness
NominatedBest Oral Sex Scene – Film (with Avy Scott & Kurt Lockwood)Compulsion
2005 [16] WonMost Outrageous Sex Scene (with Chloe & Randy Spears)Misty Beethoven: The Musical
2007 [17] NominatedBest Actress – FilmFade to Black 2
NominatedBest All-Girl Sex Scene – Film (with Lexie Marie)
XRCO Awards
YearResultAwardFilm
2001 [18] [19] NominatedFemale Performer of the YearN/A
WonBest Girl-Girl Sex Scene (with Syren)Les Vampyres
2002 [20] NominatedBest Girl-Girl Sex Scene (with Jessica Drake)Beast

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 Eli Dapolonia (July 6, 2001). "Ava Vincent Marries John Decker". AVN . Archived from the original on July 14, 2001. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Ava Vincent: The Interview". Adam Film World Guide. December 2000.
  4. 1 2 Gerrie Lim (2006). In Lust We Trust: Adventures in Adult Cinema. Monsoon Books. p. 92. ISBN   978-981-05-5302-9.
  5. 1 2 3 Mark Kernes (November 2000). "Ava Vincent : Jewel With A Desirable Bevel". AVN . Archived from the original on March 2, 2001. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
  6. ↑ G. Ross (March 23, 2000). "She's Now Ava Vincent". AVN . Retrieved January 5, 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 . Archived from the original on December 17, 2001. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  8. ↑ Dan Miller (October 2001). "Ava Vincent Inks Deal With Topco". AVN . Archived from the original on November 15, 2001. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  9. ↑ "AVN 2000 Nominations". AVN Awards. Archived from the original on March 2, 2000. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
  10. ↑ "2001 AVN Awards Nominations List". AVN Awards. Archived from the original on March 9, 2001. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
  11. ↑ "2001 AVN Awards Winners". AVN . Archived from the original on February 3, 2001. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
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  16. ↑ "2005 AVN Awards Show Winners Announced". AVN . January 8, 2005. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
  17. ↑ "AVN AWARDS 2007 NOMINEES". AVN Awards. Archived from the original on April 23, 2007. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
  18. ↑ "XRCO Award Nominations". March 19, 2001. Archived from the original on January 4, 2002. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
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