Feb 11
Thanks to everyone involved in a stellar event on Sat night at Blue Moon Nights. Despite a few teething problems due to the club owners not being the most organized, the awards got underway pretty much on “Tranny Time” by midnight.
However before that we had the red carpet event in which Danielle Foxx among others, interviewed the hottest and some of the most famous Transsexual models ever. Danni Daniels and Morgan Bailey expected to be a foot above the rest but it was a surprise appearance by Victoria Porshe to show that they aren’t the tallest T-girls. It’s just as well there wasn’t a prize for the Best Dressed Model as it would have been too difficult to choose but apart from the aforementioned Danielle; Yasmin Lee, TS Foxxy, TS Jesse, Sheeba Starr, and Vaniity were particularly memorable. Ben in LA easily won the Best Dressed Man.
There were plenty of press in attendance from Bizarre Magazine, AVN, XBiz and Robert Rhiney from “Girls and Corpses” as well as a few undercover writers. Producers were of course there in full: Joey Silvera, Sam Mancini, Tony Vee, Jon Sable, Ed Hunter, Tomcat (Kink), Frank, Buddy Wood, Bob and more to meet the models.
This event could not have happened without the sponsors, whose money went straight into the winners’ prizes. Grooby Productions covered the costs of the awards, advertising and all costs for the evening.
The award show kicked off with a number by MC for the evening, and model, Michelle Austin. These are the winners and some notes. Here are some brief rundowns of the 2010 Tranny Award Winners.
BEST FREE WEBSITE: Delia from “DeliaTS” presented the award sponsored by Krissy4u – Naughty Asian Tgirl.
WINNER: HungAngels.com
Closely followed by Caramel’s Tgirls.
BEST INDEPENDENT SITE: Krissy from “Krissy4u – Naughty Asian Tgirl” presented the award sponsored by Tranny News Daily.
WINNER: DeliaTS
There was nobody even close to Delia’s site. Delia has won this category two times running.
BEST NON-TS PERFORMER: Jesse Flores from ‘TS Jesse” presented the award.
WINNER: Angelina Valentine
Close runner up was Hollie Stevens in a very tightly contested category.
BEST TRANSSEXUAL DVD: Hazel Tucker from “Hazel Tucker: All-American Shemale Next Door” presented the award.
WINNER: Morgan Bailey’s Bad Day
Completely wiped the boards with every judge rating it high. Morgan accepted on stage with Buddy Wood as this was a joined effort (and co-stars Amy Daly and Olivia Love also joined the fun)
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Grooby Productions Owner, Steven Grooby presented two awards.
JOANNA JET:
Joanna started in the industry as basically a fan of Shemale Yum in its earliest day and self-submitted some photos of herself as well as winning a banner competition. Soon after she made the transition and went into modeling with vigor.
She has starred in and produced some of the best TS porn around and worked with every major producer as well as running her own successful company. She’s tenacious, determined, has a great business head, produces content second to none and really enjoys what she does.
Joanna was instrumental in encouraging AVN to do a Best TS Performer Award. If it wasn’t for models like Joanna, then today’s newer models would find it a lot harder.
She’s a lovely person and a friend of mine. She came back as a model in 2010 on Shemale Pornstar and is going to continue to model as well as co-produce material in Europe for Grooby.
Here’s the acceptance video she Joanna Jet sent in for you all: See Joanna Jet Acceptance Speech
TONY VEE:
The second Lifetime Achievement Award went to Tony Vee who was shocked at being called up – and as he’s on the shy side, said only a few words. Tony started working for Grooby in 1997/98 and has shot over 800 models for them in that time, many with mutliple sets. He was the first photographer to work with people like Ashley George, Allanah Starr, Chrissy Snow, Danni Daniels, Carmen Cruz, Amber Vaughn, etc. Literally 100’s of models got their first shoots through Tony, who in the pre-internet days used to scour newspapers and the streets to find new models.
He’s still producing and looking like there will be no end to the amount of models he finds (having shot a model only hours before the shoot – and a new one the following morning). He’s an awesome friend, Joey Silvera thinks his work is among the best ever seen and he’s a legend. Tony Vee.
The ever lovely and graceful Yasmin Lee performed.
SHEMALE STROKERS MODEL OF THE YEAR: Domino Presley presented the award.
WINNER: Britney Markham
Britney had brought her Mom, who was in attendance. This award was voted by members of Shemale Strokers. Britney (doing a Jenna Jameson) announced her retirement from porn, after doing some great scenes in a short but well-enjoyed career.
BEST DVD DIRECTOR: The ever graceful Mia Isabella presented the award.
WINNER: Buddy Wood
Unsurprisingly and very deservedly went to…Buddy Wood which was an almost unanimous judges’ decision.
BEST MODEL SHEMALE YUM: Morgan Bailey presented the award.
WINNER: Domino Presley
Domino Presley was the winner by a mile. Other high contenders here included Bailey Jay, Alice Amuze and Danni Daniels. This category was voted on by Members of Shemale Yum.
BEST MODEL BLACK TGIRLS: Natalia Coxxx presented the award.
WINNER: Sheeba Starr
After making a comeback in 2010 to Black Tgirls, after a 6 yr absence from the industry, it has been great to see Sheeba Starr back in action!
BEST SOLO TS WEBSITE: Taylor McGhee presented the award.
WINNER: Mandy Mitchell
Mandy Mitchell’s Official Site, with it’s stunning photography and pushing of the boundaries of TS porn with often non-typical models, has created a brand and a look that she owns. She looked simply fantastic tonight and it was good to see her win. Close runners-up were TS Jesse and Mia Isabella.
BEST TRANSSEXUAL DVD PERFORMER: TS Foxxy presented the award sponsored by the Tgirl Network of SMC.
WINNER: Jessica Foxx
A surprise winner but her look and scenes are consistently excellent.
BEST WEBSITE MODEL – SOLO: Superstar Vaniity presented the award sponsored by Tranny Box.
WINNER: Not a big surprise that Bailey Jay won…this seems to be her year. Her closest runner up was Sarina Valentina and Domino Presley. Bailey had said she’s be at the awards but didn’t make it. This email came later and she will be accepting it this week:
“I just heard the awesome news!! I’m so happy I won!! I’m sorry I couldn’t attend last minute. I really am honored for the win! Thanks for giving me my start in this crazy industry, Bailey”
BEST WEBSITE MODEL – HARDCORE: Danielle Foxxx presented the award sponsored by Tranny Access.
WINNER: Celeste
Fantastic to see a model who doesn’t always get as much press (due to the fact she doesn’t court it) getting recognition. Celeste was unavailable to collect but her friend Renae did on her behalf.
BEST UP & CUMMER: Amy Daly presented the award sponsored by Grooby Productions.
WINNER: Domino Presley
This final award, is often the most important and shows who MAY be the next big star. Runners up included Danni Daniels, Brittany St. Jordan, Alice Amuze and Yazlene Reyes but Domino won clearly.
THE PARTY CONTINUED!!!
Congratulations to all winners AND nominees. Thank you to all for being so gracious and lovely and for being part of this industry. I hope sponsors and guests enjoyed the show and will give us feedback for improvements for next year. Overall the show ran very smoothly considering.
Thanks to Michelle Austin for being a fantastic MC and low-drama. Sparky for being brilliant all the way out and Buddy Wood for keeping it glued together. Thanks to our lighting guy and to Frank for doing photography as well as Danielle and her crew for the red carpet. Also, thanks too other photographers.
The companies involved in this: Shemale Club (SMC), TrannyBox (Gamma), Shemale Strokers, Tranny Access (Shemale Profit), Grooby.com (Shemale Yum, Black Tgirls, TGFlix), and Krissy4u – Naughty Asian Tgirl ARE the companies that want to work well in this industry. We want to provide you the models and the fans with good working environments and good product at good prices, so please take a look at our websites and companies.
Many thanks again for a great night.
VISIT TGIRLS.COM BLOG TO SEE MORE PICTURES FROM THE 2010 TRANNY AWARDS!
Feb 09
You know what would be really great? If Nicole Montero got together with some of the Italian Shemales on Andrea Nobili Productions! Now that would be one very HOT scene and you can bet that there would be plenty of hardcore action for her and all the girls to enjoy!
Here we find the lovely Sabrina, which seems to be one of the names of choice for the girls of Andrea Nobili Productions, thrusting her Shemale cock down the throat of one very lucky guy! He gets some good anal action too from Sabrina but as you can see, it is his mouth that gets the real reward!
COME CHECK OUT MORE EUROPEAN SHEMALES ON ANDREA NOBILI PRODUCTIONS!
Feb 07
Nicole Montero, of Latina Tranny fame, is definitely a world traveler, and although usually she spends her time in South America, she has been spending lots of time in Europe lately, filming scenes with some awesome British Tgirls there. Of course, there is always time for a little fun on her own though, and as you can see in this scene, there is no shortage of women and men willing to bed this kinky Shemale Pornstar!
Nicole pulls out all the stops and gets totally wild in this free-for-all gangbang, which you can see on her site, Latina Tranny. One Tranny, one woman, and plenty of guys with hard cocks… sounds like a good time for Nicole! For filthy fucking featuring a Tranny Award winner, come check out more from Nicole on her site!
COME CHECK OUT MORE FROM NICOLE MONTERO ON LATINA TRANNY TODAY!
Feb 04
Saturday night is the BIG night and here’s your last reminder and invitation to come out to Blue Moon Nights for the 2010 Tranny Awards! This is going to be an amazing event; and, not to give anything away, but you won’t believe the line-up of girls that will be making appearances there.
As the only awards show dedicated specifically to the world of Shemale porn, the Tranny Awards is growing and growing in popularity. If you’ve enjoyed Shemale porn in the last year, I hope you’ll make the effort to make it out to this year’s event. It’s gonna be epic and by showing up, not only will you be just an arm’s length away from some of today’s most famous Shemale Pornstars, but you’ll also have a great time and be helping support the industry so it can continue to prosper in 2011. We look forward to seeing you there at the 2010 Tranny Awards!
Feb 02
Rumors have been circulating about who is going to be attending this Thursday’s T-Party at Blue Moon Nights, and this is one that you’ll definitely want to make! I’m pretty sure that it will be a packed house this Thursday with the 2010 Tranny Awards just around the corner and a who list of Shemale Pornstars already confirming their attendance!
TS Libery Harkness is on the shortlist of girls who have said they will be attending the Tranny Awards event and I, for one, am definitely looking forward to seeing that gorgeous body of hers on the dance floor. Hopefully we’ll be able to see her step on stage for an award or two too, so come on by and check her out in person! And while you’re in the area, swing on by for this Thursday’s T-Party too… think of it as a pre-Tranny Awards, pre-Super Bowl party!
COME CHECK OUT MORE BRITISH TGIRL LIBERTY HARKNESS ON HER SITE!
Jan 31
British Tgirl Zoe Fuck Puppet is looking pretty damn hot here dressed head to toe in black… well, except for that bright blond hair of hers of course. I just love the way that Zoe puts her outfits together… this is one British Tgirl who really knows how put one slutty outfit on. You’ve really got to wonder what Zoe Fuck Puppet’s closet looks like…
I’ll bet that she’s got more corsets and fetish wear than a small store has… and I’ve probably seen every one of them too. There’s nothing like a little kink mixed in with a gorgeous British Tgirl like Zoe Fuck Puppet. Come check out more of here today!
COME CHECK OUT MORE FROM BRITISH TGIRL ZOE FUCK PUPPET TODAY!
Jan 28
British Tgirl Sammi Valentine has a really great ass and here’s the proof! You really don’t see too many girls posing in jeans these days, probably because a lot of Shemale Pornstars end up being butt naked in front of the camera instead of fully clothed. I think it is nice to have a little chance of pace though, and Sammi Valentine certainly has a great ass to show off!
Sammi has a great cock too, and you can see a whole lot more of it on her Official Site today! I really love flipping through the galleries that Sammi Valentine has there, especially the ones where she gets creative and does some themed shoots… too hot!
COME CHECK OUT MORE FROM BRITISH TGIRL SAMMI VALENTINE HERE!
Jan 26
It looks like British Tgirl Karla Cox is making the rounds on her girlfriends’ sites, and here we find her getting cozy with the beautiful Angelina Torres! Don’t these two beautiful girls look so natural and comfortable with their legs entwined around each other as they share a nice embrace before their scene?
Of course, you know that when you’ve got two horny Tgirls together in one room, things are not going to stay calm and collected for long. Pretty soon, Karla and Angelina are busy getting a little more ‘intimate’ with each other, and if you’re a Karla Cox or Angelina Torres Fan, this is some great action that you don’t want to miss!
COME CHECK OUT MORE BRITISH TGIRL KARLA COX ON ANGELINA TORRES’ SITE!
Jan 24
With all the new stuff coming along these days in the world of Shemale porn, it is pretty easy to lose sight of those great scenes from the past. While surfing the Internet, I was reminded of this great scene featuring British Tgirls, Liberty Harkness and Karla Cox from a while back. I remember seeing this scene when it first came out and I have to say, it is one really great scene!
Karla and Liberty are just great together and have a chemistry that really works well on film. You may not think that really matters in porn, but I think it really does. It’s nice to see two British Tgirls that are enjoying themselves as much as they are enjoying the sex they’re having, right?
COME CHECK OUT MORE FROM LIBERTY HARKNESS AND KARLA COX HERE!
Jan 21
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By Peter Berton
YNOT – On Saturday, Feb. 5, the annual Tranny Awards will take place at the Blue Moon Nightclub in North Hollywood, Calif. Sponsored by Grooby.com, the gala event is billed as “The Only TG [T-girl] Entertainment Awards Show.”
Grooby Productions owner “Grooby Steven” founded the Tranny Awards in 2008. YNOT.com spoke with him about this year’s edition, and also touched base with past TA winner Amy Daly and judge Caramel Black.
YNOT.com: What are the Tranny Awards, and how did they get started?
Grooby Steven: The Tranny Awards are the only awards dedicated to the adult transgender business. The current adult award shows that have transgender categories clearly do not understand the fans or the popularity of the models, due to some of their choices in the past few years. While I used to think this was malicious — or based on economics — I now believe it is just due to not being in touch with the transgender side of the industry.
We set up the Tranny Awards so models, performers and productions both online and [on] DVD could be recognized for their work. It’s now in its third year. The first year was online only. Last year we had a show, but this year is both larger and more prestigious.
This year I was able to get most of the big transsexual companies to become sponsors, including SMC Revenue, Trannybox [part of Gamma Entertainment], Shemale Strokers and Shemale Profit. Grooby Productions is the host. This event is not run for profit, and all sponsor money goes directly back to the models as prize money.
How are the nominees selected and the winners chosen? What prizes do they get?
We ask for pre-nominations from pay site members, people following us on social networks, forums such as HungAngels, HungDevils, TSChatter, as well as models and producers in the industry. The most popular or requested suggestions make it to a nomination list.
We then have validated voters — recognized models or industry members, fans who have a history on one of the above forums, website members — to vote on the Best Model/Performer and Free Website categories. A panel of five people, industry and fans, judges each of the DVD, DVD performer and solo T-girl website categories.
Model winners get $1,000 cash prizes. All categories get very nice crystal trophies awarded at the show in February. In total, $8,500 is paid out in prize money to models.
Tell us about the awards night. What happens?
Well, this is only the second time we’ve held the event, and this year it’s in a much nicer and larger venue. This is also the first time we’ll be announcing the winners at the actual awards, so anything could happen. We have a show starting at 10.30 p.m., and it’s going to be emceed by Michelle Austin. We have models and previous winners to present the awards, as well as some entertainment. Last year Yasmin Lee performed, and we’re hoping to have her back. We also are going to have a go-go “dance-off” during the break for the regular T-girl dancers at the Thursday night club, with cash prizes for the winners.
It should be a great night. A lot of models are coming into town specifically for [the ceremony], and it’s a chance for fans to mingle with them.
How important are these awards to the nominees and winners?
Amy Daly: I think it’s very important, not only for the girls, but for the transsexual side of the adult industry as a whole. For the girls, it’s going to give us much-needed press and recognition that can help drive sales for things such as our personal websites, DVDs, toy lines, cam rooms, and even get us more work.
Transsexuals are often swept under the carpet and hidden away from the spotlight in most aspects of the adult industry and even our personal lives, so not only will it help drive sales for us, but it gives us that recognition that we deserve. We bring in a lot of revenue to the industry, and we have to work harder at our craft than our female counterparts. I’d like to see some of the female performers try to get hard for some gross camera guy or gross male performer while on hormones and be expected to stay hard and cum at the end of the scene.
We are like Rodney Dangerfield: We get no respect — no respect at all. When TS girls get recognition and treated with respect, we will generate more sales, which means everyone gets more money out of us in the end and it’s good for everyone.
Caramel Black: The Tranny Awards is the only major contest specifically geared to T-girl performers. The eyes of all other performers, their admirers and the producers who create and promote transgender content are all on them, and that’s crucial to a performer. The Tranny Awards are the Oscars of transgender adult entertainment, and the exposure can launch performer’s career into the stratosphere. I’ve seen it happen to the nominees and winners of the first and second annual Tranny Awards. Being nominated is an honor and career booster in itself.
GS: I’m not sure of their importance, but they are appreciated. It’s a chance for the models and fans to see who are the fan favorites and for the DVD producers to see what is rated [highly] by their peers and fans and not simply guessed at like other shows.
A lot of models really get into the nominations and voting, lobbying for fans’ votes, and many of them — and fans — are flying in from across the country to attend.
The plan was to build this award show slowly over a period of years so we can get mainstream recognition, and we seem to be on course for that. Winners and nominees will use the brand to legitimize their websites or as a badge of honor, and fans really get behind their favorite models.
I think the most exciting and highly contested category is the “Best New Cummer” — previously “Best New Face” — of which previous winners were Amy Daly and Hazel Tucker. We also honor an industry veteran with a Lifetime Achievement Award, which I choose personally. Previous winners were Meghan Chevalier and Olivia Love. This year, there will be two winners in this category.
Finally, how serious a process is this? Is it pure promotion, or are you seeking larger industry recognition and approval?
GS: It’s very serious, and I hope it will grow more so in the future. Of course, for my company and for all the other sponsors, there is always going to be the underlying fact that we want the promotion to the fans, the branding of our companies and the goodwill from the models and industry in doing this. But we are all involved long-term in this genre. Most of the producers know the models personally, and to be able to engage fans directly is something most genres could only dream of.
Larger industry recognition isn’t overly relevant, as anybody interested in transgender erotica will either be aware of this or find it. What we would like is overall more media recognition.
