Nina Mercedez
Encyclopedia
Nina Mercedez is a Mexican-American pornographic actress, producer
and director
.
, Nina Mercedez' family background is Mexican.
She claims she was neither popular nor attractive as a teenager; she appeared on a segment of The Jenny Jones Show
titled "From Geek To Chic" contrasting her "then and now" appearance. She dropped out of school and worked a variety of jobs, including Denny
's, OfficeMax
, and Barnes & Noble
. She later became a bartender and worked as a Budweiser
swimsuit model and Tejano
calendar girl.
Mercedes has been named for two F.A.M.E. Award
for best breasts and best body.
Mercedez worked exclusively for Vivid
from the start of her video career but in early 2006 she left them. She then set up her own production company Heartbreaker Films which is distributed by LFP Video Group
.
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
.
Biography
Born in Corpus Christi, TexasCorpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas. The county seat of Nueces County, it also extends into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio counties. The MSA population in 2008 was 416,376. The population was 305,215 at the 2010 census making it the...
, Nina Mercedez' family background is Mexican.
She claims she was neither popular nor attractive as a teenager; she appeared on a segment of The Jenny Jones Show
The Jenny Jones Show
The Jenny Jones Show is an American syndicated daytime tabloid talk show that was hosted by comedian/actress/singer Jenny Jones. It was produced by Telepictures and was distributed by Warner Bros. Television Distribution...
titled "From Geek To Chic" contrasting her "then and now" appearance. She dropped out of school and worked a variety of jobs, including Denny
Denny
-People:*Denny *Denny Crum , former American college men's basketball coach*Denny Doherty , Canadian musician; former member of the folk group The Mamas & the Papas*Dennis Douds , American football coach...
's, OfficeMax
OfficeMax
OfficeMax , is an American office supplies retailer that was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois.-History:On April 1, 1988, OfficeMax was founded in Cleveland, Ohio, by Bob Hurwitz and Michael Feuer. Hurwitz served as executive chairman and chief executive officer and Feuer...
, and Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble, Inc. is the largest book retailer in the United States, operating mainly through its Barnes & Noble Booksellers chain of bookstores headquartered at 122 Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York City. Barnes & Noble also operated the chain of small B. Dalton...
. She later became a bartender and worked as a Budweiser
Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch)
Budweiser is a 5.0% abv American-style lager introduced in 1876 by Adolphus Busch and one of the highest selling beers in the United States. It is made with up to 30% rice in addition to hops and barley malt. Budweiser is produced in various breweries located around the world...
swimsuit model and Tejano
Tejano
Tejano or Texano is a term used to identify a Texan of Mexican heritage.Historically, the Spanish term Tejano has been used to identify different groups of people...
calendar girl.
Mercedes has been named for two F.A.M.E. Award
Fans of Adult Media and Entertainment Awards
The Fans of Adult Media and Entertainment Awards were created in 2006 by Genesis, Adam & Eve, WantedList and AVN as a means for the general public to vote for their favorites. The awards are presented during the Erotica LA show....
for best breasts and best body.
Mercedez worked exclusively for Vivid
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....
from the start of her video career but in early 2006 she left them. She then set up her own production company Heartbreaker Films which is distributed by LFP Video Group
Larry Flynt Publications
Larry Flynt Publications, or LFP, Inc., runs the adult entertainment empire founded by Larry Flynt. Founded in 1976, two years after Flynt began publishing Hustler magazine, LFP was originally to serve as the parent company of this magazine....
.
Personal
She met industry marketing executive Raymond Balboa during her Vivid contract days; as of June 2008 they are married.Awards & nominations
- 2006: AVN Award nominee – Best Anal Sex Scene – Film
- 2007: AVN Award nominee – Best Actress – Video
- 2007: F.A.M.E. Award finalist – Hottest Body
- 2008: F.A.M.E. Award finalist – Favorite Breasts
- 2008: AVN Award nominee – Best All-Girl Sex Scene – Video
- 2009: AVN Award nominee – Best All-Girl Group Sex Scene
- 2009: AVN Award nominee – Best All-Girl 3-Way Sex Scene