Ms. Panther Interview

How did you find your way into the business?

Needed money for rent and expenses after moving off my college campus. I saw an ad that was looking for models willing to make up to $5,000.00 a week. It was for porn and it wasn’t a good experience but it went from there.



You are in college. Have you been recognized yet on campus?

No, not yet


What are your goals in the adult industry?

I want to really work on my web site and make it viable. I want to make a statement with it. And it would be very nice to do some high-end projects too.


Do you think you have a fair chance to achieve them?

I don’t know about fair but I am going to have to work very hard to achieve anything positive in this industry.

Did you watch porn before you got in the business?

Only a few times with a boyfriend.

Were there anyone in the porn industry you knew about before you got into the business?

I knew about Heather Hunter because my boyfriend was a big fan. But there wasn’t anyone else.

Anyone you admire or want to model your career after in the industry?

Since I really didn’t look at porn I didn’t know anyone.

You have been in the industry for a short time. What would you say is the positive qualities of the business?

It’s money and travel for me plus everyone is so sexually open.

What would you say is the negative side of the business?

Just the basic bullshit of the industry, attitudes, biases and things of that nature.

Is there any type of support in the industry for the talent?

Not really.

Do the girls support each other in the industry?

I think everyone can find at least one person they can befriend. But it can be hard when everyone is pitted against each other all the time.

Do you have the support of family and friends since you have been in the business?

I am still in the closet as far as my parents are concerned because I thought it would be a one-time thing but since I have decided to stay in the business I am going to inform them. Plus once my website is where I want it to be then a lot of friends and family may find out. So I think its would be better coming from me.


Do you see opportunities for you in the industry?

Any opportunities that I have in this industry I am going to have to make them myself and I a prepared to do so.


Your agent is LA Direct. They are positioning their company to be the number one supplier of talent in the industry. Do you think you are being promoted equally compared to your white counter parts at the agency?

Let’s see. On LA Direct web site it states that they are seeking female model to work in the industry. Earn 15k to 20k a month. I can assure you that I don’t make anything close to that. But the assignments that I get from LA Direct are with professional companies. It would be nice for LA Direct to sponsor a women of color night at the Rouge Gentlemen’s Club.

How much of the shootings you get come from them vs. producers calling you direct?

Most of my shootings come via LA Direct.


Do you see yourself shooting some high-end project?

It would be nice to think so but companies like Vivid are always looking for women much smaller than me.


Are you learning anything about the business end of the industry?

First off I had to understand that this is a business. Now that I understand that I am just looking and learning. There is so much to do in the industry instead of just being talent in front of the camera.


I know it’s very early in your career in front of the camera but are you thinking about doing anything behind the camera later? Are you taking mental notes on how a project is put together and shot?

Right now I am just taking it all in.



Do you attend any of the adult industry conventions?

I went to my first AVN convention this past January. It was a very interesting time. I saw and met a lot of people in the industry and I understand now it’s a good place to network.



How have the fans reacted to you? Do they know who you are?

The fans reaction to me was very surprising. So many came up to me that knew my name and wanted to take pictures with me. I really didn’t think many would know me. The fact that they didn’t was shocking. But it was really cool.



You have a website, yahoo group, and MySpace site. Do you enjoy interacting with the fans via Internet?

That is something I really would like to do more of. I am planning to do just that once my website has been promoted more.

Are you plotting a course as you move through the industry or are you just going alone with the flow?


I do have a course in mind but I also want to be able to go with the flow sometimes. I need to be fluid.

Are you aware about the market in Europe?

Honestly I am not.

Would you be interested in doing projects in Europe and have you been approached?

I haven’t been approached but I would be very interested in learning more about the European market.

Do you think you must do anything special to appeal to the white market?

Not really.



Do you think you must do anything special to appeal to the black market?

I don’t think so just be myself.


Is it important to you to have crossover appeal in the adult market?

Of course, you would like to appeal to a broad market. That makes things better for you financially.


Are there any sex acts that you refuse to do on camera?

I haven’t done anal because I think I want to do that on my website first.

When LA Direct come to you with an assignment to you have the right to say no thank you? And if you do say no does that affect your chances in the future for more work?

They haven’t brought me anything yet that I refused to do. But of course I can say no to anything. If it got to the point where LA Direct was bring assignments I didn’t want then changes would have to be made.

Are you satisfied with you work assignment and the quality of work that you are getting from LA Direct?

The assignments are fine I just wish there were more.
What’s the most important factor for you when you are deciding if you are going to accept an assignment?

I am not going to do anything that depicts violence against women. Besides that I am ok with most things but next to that money is important to my decision.

Do you do any research about a production company prior to working for them?

I have started doing that more on my own. I am just checking out different companies in the industry to see what there track record is.

Do you ever watch yourself on films?

Yes I have started to now.

Are there any adult stars that you enjoy watching?

Right now I just have a few of my own DVD’s but I am not into looking at porn a lot.


Are you looking to crossover into mainstream work?


It would be very nice to do videos or other work in mainstream but if that’s is going to happen then I am going to have to make it happen.


How long do you think you are going to be stay in the adult industry?

I am still trying to decide that as we speak.

What is it that you would like for producers to know about you?

First and foremost that I am a professional and I come prepared to leave 110% on film for any scene that I am in. And also that I enjoy what I do and it’s going to show on film.


What would you like for the fans of the adult industry know about you?

That I enjoy them and enjoy being part of their sexual fantasies and I hope I always will be able to earn that right in every scene that I am in. I want them to also know that I need their support and look forward to hearing from them always.

When you are finished with the adult industry what is it you would like for fans to say about you?

She was one of the best.

What do you think can be done by the fans to help you become more successful?
I want them all to join my web site. Showing a solid fan base is always helpful when dealing with producers’ when it’s time negotiating fees or box covers. When you see me in a film give me a good review. That speaks volumes when you take the time to write a review. My foundation is built on fan support and with that I can be solid.