Mike Adriano (born June 30, 1980) is a Spanish–American adult content producer and director. He has been nominated for best director awards at several

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ceremonies.

Gonzo pornography

Adriano is recognized as a major director in the genre of hardcore

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. Some of the distinctive characteristics of his work include a very liberal use of lubricants, very lengthy scenes (over one hour), analingus, and graphic focus on the purely physical aspects of sex.

Influence

Porn star and director

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has credited Adriano with inspiring and encouraging her to direct. Porn star Candice Dare has expressed her liking for working with Adriano.

Awards

*2012 AVN Award winner — Best Oral Release — ''American Cocksucking Sluts'' *2012 AVN Award winner — Most Outrageous Sex Scene — ''American Cocksucking Sluts'' (director — Mike Adriano/Evil Angel) with Brooklyn Lee & Juelz Ventura *2012 AVN Award winner — Best Oral Sex Scene — ''American Cocksucking Sluts'' (director — Mike Adriano/Evil Angel) with Brooklyn Lee & Juelz Ventura *2013 AVN Award winner — Best Oral Release — ''American Cocksucking Sluts 2'' (Mike Adriano/Evil Angel)

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Adriano, Mike 1980 births Living people Spanish male pornographic film actors Spanish pornographic film directors Spanish emigrants to the United States Spanish expatriates in the United States American male pornographic film actors American pornographic film directors American pornographic film producers