Julian (pornographic actor)
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Julián Ríos also known by the aliases Julian, Julián Ruíz, Julian Andretti or Jordan Rivers is a male American pornographic actor
.
, Julian's ethnic origin is Lebanese (Eastern Mediterranean/Levant Arab) and Latin American
; he is the second of six brothers and sisters. Before embarking on his adult industry career, he was enlisted in the United States Marine Corps
for six years (1988–1994). He is a veteran of the Gulf War
.
including Fly Bi Night. Julian performed under the name Jordan Rivers. Shortly afterwards, Rios began concentrating exclusively on heterosexual porn.
In the late 90s, Julian dated and lived with porn actress Stacy Valentine
. Their relationship is documented in the film The Girl Next Door. In 2000, he was married to porn actress Jill Kelly
. In 2002, he retired from performing to direct and be a partner and Manager of Operations at Jill Kelly Productions with his wife. They stopped having sex with other people, and wanted to start a family.
By 2003, Julian and Kelly had broken up, and he returned to performing and directing pornographic films for other companies.
From its inception in December 2002, Julian hosted cable television program Spice Hotel, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings on Spice Live, which focused on porn star couples. He left in 2005, citing engagements outside pornography, such as real estate
, and was replaced by Evan Stone
.
In 2006, Julian became a co-owner, along with Derek Dozer, of the pornographic film production company Twisted Pink, and subsequently changed its name to Sudden Impact when taking over the company with Dozer. This was after the founder, Lola
, left to join the website Naughty America
. Julian had been a contract performer for Twisted Pink while Lola was owner.
Julian is one of the few male porn stars to be offered a production contract with a large adult production company and the only male performer to hold a dual contract with Vivid Video and VCA Pictures
at the same time . In fact, he was under contract multiple times: with Metro Pictures
, Vivid Entertainment
and VCA Pictures. Jill Kelly Productions, New Sensations, Twisted Pink Video and his current company in which he is co-owner Pistol Whip Media/Sudden Impact Video .
Pornographic actor
A pornographic actor/actress or a porn star is a person who appears in pornographic film. Most actors appear nude in films...
.
Early life
Raised in Covina, CaliforniaCovina, California
Covina is a small city in Los Angeles County, California about east of downtown Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Valley region. The population was 47,796 at the 2010 census, up from 46,837 at the 2000 census...
, Julian's ethnic origin is Lebanese (Eastern Mediterranean/Levant Arab) and Latin American
Hispanic and Latino Americans
Hispanic or Latino Americans are Americans with origins in the Hispanic countries of Latin America or in Spain, and in general all persons in the United States who self-identify as Hispanic or Latino.1990 Census of Population and Housing: A self-designated classification for people whose origins...
; he is the second of six brothers and sisters. Before embarking on his adult industry career, he was enlisted in the United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
for six years (1988–1994). He is a veteran of the Gulf War
Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
.
Pornographic career
Julián Ríos entered the world of adult films at the age of 25, after serving as a Marine in the Gulf War and working as a personal trainer. Ríos' early days in porn were marked by two separate scenes where he received oral sex from a male co-star in bisexual videos produced by Chi Chi LaRueChi Chi LaRue
Larry David Paciotti is an American film director of gay, bisexual and straight pornography. He is best known in his drag persona as Chi Chi LaRue and has also directed under the names Lawrence David and Taylor Hudson.- Career :...
including Fly Bi Night. Julian performed under the name Jordan Rivers. Shortly afterwards, Rios began concentrating exclusively on heterosexual porn.
In the late 90s, Julian dated and lived with porn actress Stacy Valentine
Stacy Valentine
Stacy Valentine is a former American porn star.-Biography:Adopted by her parents in Tulsa, Oklahoma and married at a young age, Baker posed for Gallery magazine's "Girl Next Door " amateur photo contest. She won the contest, and parlayed this into a follow-up spread in Hustler magazine...
. Their relationship is documented in the film The Girl Next Door. In 2000, he was married to porn actress Jill Kelly
Jill Kelly
Jill Kelly is the stage name of an American pornographic actress, director and producer.- Career :Over the course of her 16-year career, Kelly has appeared in over 600 pornographic movies...
. In 2002, he retired from performing to direct and be a partner and Manager of Operations at Jill Kelly Productions with his wife. They stopped having sex with other people, and wanted to start a family.
By 2003, Julian and Kelly had broken up, and he returned to performing and directing pornographic films for other companies.
From its inception in December 2002, Julian hosted cable television program Spice Hotel, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings on Spice Live, which focused on porn star couples. He left in 2005, citing engagements outside pornography, such as real estate
Real estate
In general use, esp. North American, 'real estate' is taken to mean "Property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals, or water; immovable property of this nature; an interest vested in this; an item of real property; buildings or...
, and was replaced by Evan Stone
Evan Stone
Evan Stone is an American pornographic actor. In 2002 he married Jessica Drake whom he has since divorced.Stone's occasional work outside the pornography industry includes his role as "Jimmy" in the 2007 original series The Lair...
.
In 2006, Julian became a co-owner, along with Derek Dozer, of the pornographic film production company Twisted Pink, and subsequently changed its name to Sudden Impact when taking over the company with Dozer. This was after the founder, Lola
Lola (porn star)
Lola is a pornographic actress born to Cuban parents.Lola entered pornographic films in 1998, with Randy West in his series Up and Cummers. She expanded from acting to directing pornographic films in October 2004, founding her own production company which she called Twisted Pink...
, left to join the website Naughty America
Naughty America
Naughty America is a production company for pornographic films that specializes in fantasies . They are based in San Diego, California.-History:...
. Julian had been a contract performer for Twisted Pink while Lola was owner.
Julian is one of the few male porn stars to be offered a production contract with a large adult production company and the only male performer to hold a dual contract with Vivid Video and VCA Pictures
VCA Pictures
VCA Pictures is an American pornographic film production and distribution company. The company was founded by Russ Hampshire, and was formerly a major player during the 'Golden Age of Porn'. Throughout the 70's and 80's VCA produced big budget, plot-oriented feature films...
at the same time . In fact, he was under contract multiple times: with Metro Pictures
Metro Pictures
Metro Pictures Corporation was an American motion picture production company founded in late 1915 by Richard A. Rowland . Louis B. Mayer who worked for Metro Pictures Corporation early on. It is not to be confused with MGM which is a much later franchise concerning itself, Goldwyn and Louis B....
, Vivid Entertainment
Vivid Entertainment
Vivid Entertainment Group is an adult video producer, featuring a catalog of VHS and DVD titles and internet content. In 2006 it was described by Reuters as one of the handful of studios that dominate the U.S. porn industry....
and VCA Pictures. Jill Kelly Productions, New Sensations, Twisted Pink Video and his current company in which he is co-owner Pistol Whip Media/Sudden Impact Video .
Awards
- 1999 XRCO AwardXRCO awardsThe XRCO Awards are given by the X-Rated Critics Organization annually to people working in adult entertainment. Some of the works and workers are inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame during the awards.The XRCO online archive is missing results prior to 1993...
"Best Male-Female Couple" with Gwen SummersGwen SummersGwen Summers is an American pornographic actress, active in the adult film industry from 1998 to 2002.Summers first entered pornography in 1998. She married at the age of 18 to a fellow student in English class in college, only to find out that he had been leading a double life as the porn star...
in Nothing to Hide 3 & 4
See also
- List of male performers in gay porn films
- List of famous United States Marines