Ava Vincent

Ava Vincent

Vincent at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo on January 5, 2006
Born (1975-09-29) September 29, 1975[1]
Placerville, California, U.S.[1]
Other names Ava, Jeweliette & Jewel Valmont[1]
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)[1]
Weight 118 lb (54 kg; 8.4 st)[1]
Spouse(s) John Decker (m. 2001)[2]
No. of adult films 356 (per IAFD)[1]

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

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
Totals 5 24
AVN Awards
Year Result Award Film
2000[9] Nominated Best 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
Won Best All-Girl Sex Scene - Film (with Syren)
Nominated Best Couples Sex Scene- Film (with Joel Lawrence)
Nominated Best Actress - Video Perfectly Flawless
Nominated Best Supporting Actress - Film Adrenaline
Nominated Best All-Girl Sex Scene - Film (with Katja Kean) Virtuoso
Nominated Best Solo Sex Scene Ooze
2002[12][13] Nominated Female Performer of the Year N/A
Nominated Best Actress - Film Underworld
Nominated Best Couples Sex Scene - Film (with Chris Cannon)
Won Best Supporting Actress - Video Succubus
Won Best Group Sex Scene - Video (with Bridgette Kerkove, Nikita Denise, Herschel Savage & Trevor)
Nominated Best All-Girl Sex Scene - Film (with Jessica Drake) Beast
Nominated Best Couples Sex Scene - Video (with Randy Spears) Cap'n Mongo's Porno Playhouse
Nominated Best Couples Sex Scene - Film (with John Decker) Bad Wives 2
Nominated Best Group Sex Scene - Film (with Cassidey & John Decker) Believe It or Not
2003[14] Nominated Best Actress - Video Heartbreaker
Nominated Best All-Girl Sex Scene - Film (with Nikita Denise, Holly Hollywood & Syren) Les Vampyres 2
Nominated Best Group Sex Scene - Film (with Syren & Joel Lawrence)
2004[15] Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Film Heart of Darkness
Nominated Best Oral Sex Scene – Film (with Avy Scott & Kurt Lockwood) Compulsion
2005[16] Won Most Outrageous Sex Scene (with Chloe & Randy Spears) Misty Beethoven: The Musical
2007[17] Nominated Best Actress – Film Fade to Black 2
Nominated Best All-Girl Sex Scene – Film (with Lexie Marie)
XRCO Awards
Year Result Award Film
2001[18][19] Nominated Female Performer of the Year N/A
Won Best Girl-Girl Sex Scene (with Syren) Les Vampyres
2002[20] Nominated Best Girl-Girl Sex Scene (with Jessica Drake) Beast

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Ava Vincent at the Internet Adult Film Database
  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.
  12. ↑ Ben Marco (November 9, 2001). "2002 AVN Awards Show Nominations Announced". AVN. Archived from the original on December 4, 2001. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  13. ↑ Heidi Pike-Johnson (January 12, 2002). "2002 AVN Awards Show Winners Announced". AVN. Archived from the original on February 4, 2002. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
  14. ↑ Ben Marco (November 15, 2002). "2003 AVN Awards Show Nominations Announced". AVN. Archived from the original on December 8, 2002. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Nominations for 2004 AVN Awards Show" (PDF). AVN Awards. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 3, 2003. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
  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.
  19. ↑ Tod Hunter (April 6, 2001). "Complete List of XRCO Winners". AVN. Archived from the original on April 19, 2001. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  20. ↑ Wayne Hentai (March 8, 2002). "XRCO Nominations Announced". AVN. Archived from the original on September 23, 2002. Retrieved February 26, 2016.

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