Ryan Keely
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Maria Menendez, better known by her stage name
Ryan Keely (born July 2, 1984 in Seattle, Washington), is an America
n pornographic actress
, sex advice columnist
, Penthouse Pet and former model
of Latin
descent.
. Keely also writes a sex advice column
called The Dirty Details for Penthouse
’s sister publication, Penthouse Forum.
but later described the name simply as an old name she used for model
ing. She describes her ethnic background as “a teeny bit Cuban
” and “a very, very small part Hispanic
” but has not elaborated on the rest of her ethnicity. Keely has had affairs with men and women in her personal life and is a self-proclaimed “nerd
”. She has stated that while on camera, she will only have sex with women
; and she dislikes porn actresses that are gay-for-pay
. Keely was close friends with fellow porn actress Haley Paige
, who was murder
ed in August 2007.
.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Ryan Keely (born July 2, 1984 in Seattle, Washington), is an America
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
n pornographic actress
Pornographic actor
A pornographic actor/actress or a porn star is a person who appears in pornographic film. Most actors appear nude in films...
, sex advice columnist
Sex columnist
A sex columnist is a writer of a newspaper or magazine column about sex.Sex advice columns may take the form of essays or, more frequently, answers to questions posed by readers. Sex advice columns can usually be found in alt weekly newspapers, women's magazines, health or fitness magazines, and...
, Penthouse Pet and former model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
of Latin
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...
descent.
Penthouse
Keely was named Penthouse magazine’s Pet of the Month in October 2009. She was named Runner-Up for Pet of the Year in March 2011, finishing behind Nikki BenzNikki Benz
Nikki Benz is the stage name of a Canadian pornographic actress and Penthouse Pet who was selected as the 2011 Pet of the Year. Benz resides in Los Angeles, California, USA....
. Keely also writes a sex advice column
Sex columnist
A sex columnist is a writer of a newspaper or magazine column about sex.Sex advice columns may take the form of essays or, more frequently, answers to questions posed by readers. Sex advice columns can usually be found in alt weekly newspapers, women's magazines, health or fitness magazines, and...
called The Dirty Details for Penthouse
Penthouse (magazine)
Penthouse, a men's magazine founded by Bob Guccione, combines urban lifestyle articles and softcore pornographic pictorials that, in the 1990s, evolved into hardcore. Penthouse is owned by FriendFinder Network. formerly known as General Media, Inc. whose parent company was Penthouse International...
’s sister publication, Penthouse Forum.
Personal life
Keely initially stated in August 2008 that Maria Menendez was her real nameName at birth
The name at birth is the name a child is given by his or her parents, according to a generally universal custom, and legal requirement. What happens subsequently about this name has a substantial cultural component....
but later described the name simply as an old name she used for model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
ing. She describes her ethnic background as “a teeny bit Cuban
Cuban American
A Cuban American is a United States citizen who traces his or her "national origin" to Cuba. Cuban Americans are also considered native born Americans with Cuban parents or Cuban-born persons who were raised and educated in US...
” and “a very, very small part Hispanic
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...
” but has not elaborated on the rest of her ethnicity. Keely has had affairs with men and women in her personal life and is a self-proclaimed “nerd
Nerd
Nerd is a derogatory slang term for an intelligent but socially awkward and obsessive person who spends time on unpopular or obscure pursuits, to the exclusion of more mainstream activities. Nerds are considered to be awkward, shy, and unattractive...
”. She has stated that while on camera, she will only have sex with women
Women who have sex with women
Women who have sex with women is a term used to identify women who engage in sexual activities with other women, whether or not they identify themselves as lesbian or bisexual...
; and she dislikes porn actresses that are gay-for-pay
Gay-for-pay
Gay-for-pay describes male or female actors, pornographic stars, or sex workers who self-identify as heterosexual but who are paid to act or perform as homosexual professionally. The term has also applied to other professions and even companies with the same core concerns and criticism in place...
. Keely was close friends with fellow porn actress Haley Paige
Haley Paige
Maryam Irene Haley , better known by her stage name Haley Paige, was a Mexican-born American pornographic actress.- Career:...
, who was murder
Murder
Murder is the unlawful killing, with malice aforethought, of another human being, and generally this state of mind distinguishes murder from other forms of unlawful homicide...
ed in August 2007.
Other ventures
In March 2011, Keely was named as the head of the women’s division of sex toy company FleshlightFleshlight
The Fleshlight is a brand of male sex toys. The Fleshlight is designed and marketed by Interactive Life Forms . The Fleshlight is named for the flesh-like material used in its inner sleeve, as well as the plastic case that houses the sleeve, which is fashioned to look like an oversized flashlight....
.
Awards
- 2011 AVN Award nominee – Best All-Girl Couples Sex Scene – Women Seeking Women 63 (shared with Zoe VossZoe VossZoe Voss is the stage name of an American pornographic actress and fashion model. She debuted in adult industry in 2010.-Awards:* 2011 XRCO Award nomination – Best New Starlet...
)