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'''Tanya Mercado''' (born February 15, 1974<ref name="nyt">{{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=]}}</ref>), known professionally as '''Gina Lynn''', is a Puerto Rican born former ], model, and ].<ref name=PleasureContract>{{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=] |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 }}</ref> She was inducted into the ] in 2010 and is the '']'' magazine ] for April 2012. She is also known for appearing with ] in the music video for "]". '''Tanya Mercado''' (born February 15, 1974<ref name="nyt">{{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=]}}</ref>), known professionally as '''Gina Lynn''', is an American former ], ], and ].<ref name=PleasureContract>{{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=] |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 }}</ref> She was inducted into the ] in 2010 and is the '']'' magazine Penthouse Pet for April 2012. She is also known for appearing with ] in the music video for "]".


==Early life== ==Early life==
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==Career== ==Career==
In June 2000, Lynn signed a one-year exclusive performing contract with Pleasure Productions.<ref name=PleasureContract/> In 2002, she made a cameo in '']'' as a stripper.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gussow |first=Mel |title=Photographing Celebrities, Even Those of an X-Rated World |newspaper=] |date=July 29, 2003 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/29/books/photographing-celebrities-even-those-of-an-x-rated-world.html }}</ref> That same year, she appeared with Eminem in the music video for "Superman". From the fourth season of '']'', Lynn made periodic appearances as a stripper in the "]" strip club, scenes for which were filmed in Satin Dolls.<ref>{{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}}</ref> As of 2009, she continued to make movies for the company, as well as for her own studio, Gina Lynn Productions.<ref name=roots>{{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 }}</ref> She also directs and has over 20 films to her credit.<ref name="iafd">{{iafd name|GinaLynn|f}}</ref> In June 2000, Lynn signed a one-year exclusive performing contract with Pleasure Productions.<ref name=PleasureContract/> In 2002, she made a cameo in '']'' as a stripper.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gussow |first=Mel |title=Photographing Celebrities, Even Those of an X-Rated World |newspaper=] |date=July 29, 2003 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/29/books/photographing-celebrities-even-those-of-an-x-rated-world.html }}</ref> That same year, she appeared with Eminem in the music video for "Superman". From the fourth season of '']'', Lynn made periodic appearances as a stripper in the "]" strip club, scenes for which were filmed in Satin Dolls.<ref>{{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}}</ref> As of 2009, she continued to make movies for the company, as well as for her own studio, Gina Lynn Productions.<ref name=roots>{{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 }}</ref> She also directs and has over 20 films to her credit.<ref name="iafd">{{iafd name|GinaLynn|f}}</ref>


In 2003, Lynn appeared as the love interest of American rapper ] in the music video for "]".<ref>{{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}}</ref> In 2003, Lynn appeared as the love interest of American rapper ] in the music video for "]".<ref>{{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}}</ref>


In 2006 Lynn was the subject of an interview by the ] newspaper '']''.<ref name=2006MetroTimes>{{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}}</ref> The article compared Lynn to fellow porn actors such as ], ], ] and ].<ref name=AVNMetroTimes>{{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}}</ref> In 2006, Lynn was the subject of an interview by the ] newspaper '']''.<ref name=2006MetroTimes>{{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}}</ref> The article compared Lynn to fellow porn actors such as ], ], Taylor St. Claire and ].<ref name=AVNMetroTimes>{{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}}</ref>


In 2009, starred in movie Minghags where she played half sister of main character Lenny (Bam Margera).
⚫ In March 2012, Lynn was announced by '']'' to be their ] for April 2012.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120517172055/http://penthousemagazine.com/issues/2012/penthouse-magazine-april-2012/ |date=May 17, 2012 }}</ref> In 2012 Lynn announced that she had retired from the porn industry, but continues to appear on webcams.<ref>{{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 }}</ref>

⚫ In March 2012, Lynn was announced by '']'' to be their Penthouse Pet for April 2012.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120517172055/http://penthousemagazine.com/issues/2012/penthouse-magazine-april-2012/ |date=May 17, 2012 }}</ref> In 2012, Lynn announced that she had retired from the porn industry, but continues to appear on webcams.<ref>{{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 }}</ref>


==Awards== ==Awards==
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* 2002 ] – Best Feature Dancer<ref name=nightmov> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130722133601/http://www.nightmovesusa.com/awards-show/past-winner-history.html |date=July 22, 2013 }}</ref> * 2002 ] – Best Feature Dancer<ref name=nightmov> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130722133601/http://www.nightmovesusa.com/awards-show/past-winner-history.html |date=July 22, 2013 }}</ref>
* 2003 Exotic Dancer Award – Adult Movie Feature Entertainer of the Year<ref>{{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}}</ref> * 2003 Exotic Dancer Award – Adult Movie Feature Entertainer of the Year<ref>{{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 }}</ref>
* 2005 ] – Best Gonzo Release for ''Gina Lynn's Darkside''<ref></ref> * 2005 ] – Best Gonzo Release for ''Gina Lynn's Darkside''<ref></ref>
* 2005 NightMoves Award – Best New Production Company (Fan's Choice)<ref name=nightmov/> * 2005 NightMoves Award – Best New Production Company (Fan's Choice)<ref name=nightmov/>
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* 2007 NightMoves Award – Best Feature Dancer (Editor's Choice)<ref name=nightmov/> * 2007 NightMoves Award – Best Feature Dancer (Editor's Choice)<ref name=nightmov/>
* 2007 ] inductee<ref name=nightmov/> * 2007 ] inductee<ref name=nightmov/>
* 2008 ] – Favorite Ass<ref>{{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= ]}}</ref> * 2008 ] – Favorite Ass<ref>{{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= ]|archive-date= June 9, 2008|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080609122543/http://www.avn.com/performer/articles/30630.html|url-status= dead}}</ref>
* 2009 NightMoves Triple Play Award (Dancing/Performing/Directing)<ref name=nightmov/> * 2009 NightMoves Triple Play Award (Dancing/Performing/Directing)<ref name=nightmov/>
* 2010 ] inductee<ref name=avnnom10>{{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 }}</ref> * 2010 ] inductee<ref name=avnnom10>{{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 }}</ref>
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==References== ==References==
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American pornographic actress (born 1974)
Gina Lynn
Lynn at the Exxxotica Expo, Los Angeles, 2010
BornTanya Mercado
(1974-02-15) February 15, 1974 (age 50)
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, US
Spouse Travis Knight ​ ​(m. 1999; div. 2012)​

Tanya Mercado (born February 15, 1974), known professionally as Gina Lynn, is an American former pornographic actress, model, and stripper. 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. She was raised in Jackson Township, New Jersey.

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. 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. As of 2009, she continued to make movies for the company, as well as for her own studio, Gina Lynn Productions. She also directs and has over 20 films to her credit.

In 2003, Lynn appeared as the love interest of American rapper Eminem in the music video for "Superman".

In 2006, Lynn was the subject of an interview by the Detroit newspaper Metro Times. The article compared Lynn to fellow porn actors such as Jewel De'Nyle, Belladonna, Taylor St. Claire and John Stagliano.

In 2009, starred in movie Minghags where she played half sister of main character Lenny (Bam Margera).

In March 2012, Lynn was announced by Penthouse to be their Penthouse Pet for April 2012. In 2012, Lynn announced that she had retired from the porn industry, but continues to appear on webcams.

Awards

Gina Lynn at Erotica LA 2006
  • 2002 NightMoves Award – Best Feature Dancer
  • 2003 Exotic Dancer Award – Adult Movie Feature Entertainer of the Year
  • 2005 AVN Award – Best Gonzo Release for Gina Lynn's Darkside
  • 2005 NightMoves Award – Best New Production Company (Fan's Choice)
  • 2006 FICEB Ninfa Award – Best Actress (Public)
  • 2007 NightMoves Award – Best Feature Dancer (Editor's Choice)
  • 2007 NightMoves Hall of Fame inductee
  • 2008 F.A.M.E. Award – Favorite Ass
  • 2009 NightMoves Triple Play Award (Dancing/Performing/Directing)
  • 2010 AVN Hall of Fame inductee

References

  1. ^ Matt Richtel (January 5, 2006). "A Night to See the Stars Actually Wearing Clothes". The New York Times. Retrieved November 8, 2007.
  2. ^ Humphrey Pennyworth (June 15, 2000). "Gina Lynn Signs With Pleasure One Year, 10 Video Deal". AVN. Archived from the original on October 25, 2002. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  3. "PinkWorld Interview with Gina Lynn". PinkWorld. Archived from the original on October 23, 2008. Retrieved August 1, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. Gussow, Mel. "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.
  5. Gussow, Mel (July 29, 2003). "Photographing Celebrities, Even Those of an X-Rated World". The New York Times.
  6. "Gina Lynn Returns to 'The Sopranos'". avn.com. November 3, 2006.
  7. "Gina Lynn Crosses Over to Mainstream, Returns to Roots". AVN. July 29, 2009. Archived from the original on May 11, 2009. Retrieved August 9, 2009.
  8. Gina Lynn at the Internet Adult Film Database
  9. "Gina Lynn - A History Of Porn Stars In Eminem Videos". Complex.
  10. Staff. "Starlet nights Em's fave porn pet Gina Lynn on Detroit; Ubiquity inks Nomo; a killer Encore show". Metro Times. Archived from the original on May 5, 2006. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  11. Stanton, Thomas J. "Metrotimes Spotlights Lynn". Adult Video News. Archived from the original on April 18, 2014. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  12. Penthouse Magazine April 2012 Archived May 17, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  13. "Gina Lynn Is Done With Porn". Xtrememagazine.com. March 28, 2012. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  14. ^ Archived July 22, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  15. "AVN - Gina Lynn Takes Prize At Exotic Dancer Awards". Business.avn.com. August 29, 2003. Archived from the original on December 7, 2013. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  16. AVN Awards Past Winners
  17. "Awards Won" (in Spanish). Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival. Archived from the original on June 9, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2007.
  18. David Sullivan (June 7, 2008). "2008 F.A.M.E. Winners Announced at Erotica LA". AVN. Archived from the original on June 9, 2008. Retrieved June 8, 2008.
  19. "2010 Nominees". AVN.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2009. Retrieved November 26, 2009.

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