SHAFTA Awards (adult video)

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SHAFTA
Shafta logo copy.jpg
Awarded forPopularity in UK pornographic films.
Location London
Country United Kingdom
Presented by Television X
Reward(s)Trophy
First awarded9 March 2010;14 years ago (2010-03-09)
Last awardedPresent
Website http://www.shafta.xxx
Television/radio coverage
Network Television X

The SHAFTA Awards ("Soft and Hard Adult Film and Television Awards") are an annual film award ceremony for pornographic films in the United Kingdom, [1] described by the organisers of the event as the "UK Oscars of Porn", [2] [3] while AVN state it is the highlight of the British adult film calendar. [4]

Contents

Voting is open to any subscriber of Television X. As winners are determined by fan votes, nominees have used social media to encouraging people to vote for them. [5] The term SHAFTA was chosen as a portmanteau of BAFTA and penis shaft, with the full name being a backronym. [6]

History

The first SHAFTA ceremony was held in 2010 [7] and it was organised by Television X. [8] The 2011 SHAFTAs were held in London on 9 March [9] at the For Your Eyes Only club.[ citation needed ] Celebrities attending the event included Billi Bhatti, Dane Bowers [10] and Tim Westwood.[ citation needed ] The 2012 SHAFTAs were held on 15 March at Platinum Lace, which is a strip club on Coventry Street in London. [11] The event was hosted by Tanya Tate, [12] [13] who won the MILF of the Year award for the third year in a row. [14] A minor controversy was caused when transsexual star Holly Harlow was nominated for Best New Starlet, but Television X defended the choice stating that "the term starlet fits her perfectly, she is feminine, sexy and a great performer". [13] Award presenters included Danny Dyer, Lethal Bizzle and Terry Coldwell from East 17. [11] ICM Registry co-sponsored the event along with Television X, [15] and the event was streamed live on the awards' official website. [12] Ben Dover was presented with an honorary award, entitled The Palm Phwoar for "endeavours in adult entertainment" over his 33 years in the industry. [4] The 2013 SHAFTAs were held on 5 December at the Rise Superclub in Leicester Square. [16] The 2016 SHAFTAs were held at The Rah Rah Room on London's Piccadilly and hosted by Benedict Garrett. The 1920s themed event was attended by the UK press, porn industry and celebrity guests including Big Brother housemate Marco Pierre White Jr and Geordie Shore's Marty McKenna and David Hawley.

Winners

2010 [17] 2011 [18] 2012 [4] 2013 [16] 2016 [19] 2018 [20]
Female Performer of the YearSyren Sexton [21] Syren SextonMegan CoxxxAngel LongJess WestAlessa Savage
Male Performer of the YearDemetriXXXPascal WhiteDanny DDanny DPascal WhitePascal White
Best New StarletKerry Louise [7] Megan CoxxxPaige TurnahYuffie YulanChessie KaySophie Anderson
MILF of the Year Tanya Tate Tanya Tate Tanya Tate [14] Tanya Tate Rebecca MoreRebecca More
Best DirectorAngel Long and Pure XXXPure XXX————
Best Interracial SeriesKeisha Kane Extreme and Insane—————
Best Spoof SeriesLife in BrasFrustrated HousewivesA Royal Romp—I’m a Porn Star, Get Me Out of Here—
Best SeriesPower Girls Tanya Tate's Sex Tour of IrelandLara's Anal AdventurePervacious Mind of Angel LongAngel Long’s Dirty MouthDr Lacey Sex Therapist
Best Sex SceneMummy MiaDiamond GeezersAngel Long's Porn Apprentice—Rebecca More GobbleCocksRhiannon Ryder and Pascal White Breaking Bad Bitches
Best Amateur Series———Tanya Tate's Sex Tour of IrelandBig Boobie Newbies—
TVX Cherry Pop—————Tindra Frost
Best New Series———Weird Science XXX——
Televisionx.com Fan Fave—————Zara DuRose
Best Girl Girl Series——— Linsey Dawn McKenzie: I'm Back——
Most Outrageous SceneCalling the ShotsDeadly Sins of Mistress SinclairThe Only Way Is Sex———
Most Outrageous Series———Mummy's Got Milk——
Best Anal SceneGirls AllowedThe Pervacious Mind of Angel LongLara's Anal Adventure———
Best Girl Girl Scene————Jasmine Jae and Sienna Day The Real 50 Shades—
Best Group Scene————Michelle Thorne’s D.P. Fantasies—
Foreign Performer of the Year—Angell SummersAngel Rivas———
Best CharacterJim SlipLara Latex—Lara Latex——
Best BBW—————Estella Bathory
Best Online Scene—Liselle Bailey————
Best Reality/Gonzo Series—— Tanya Tate's Sex Tour of Scotland [14] ———
Best Studio——Kaizen XXX——Angel Long Entertainments
The Palm Phwoar—— Ben Dover Anna Span ——
Lifetime Achievement Award————Ric PorterAmory Peart
"—" denotes the award was not presented that year

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