Page 10 - AVN Men 2020

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Armond Rizzo, featured on the cover, had to be tenacious to
become an adult star. He was about to quit, Rizzo shares, but
agent Shane Frost told him, “You’re different ... they don’t know
how to shoot you. You need to show them how you’ll look on
camera.” Rizzo got his start almost seven years ago—but now,
even a newbie can prove how good he looks on camera just by
posting a video and sharing it on social media. The power to
command attention has greatly benefited adult stars—but it’s also
put them at the mercy of giant companies. That’s why AVN chose
to offer a content-sharing platform where performers don’t have to
worry about being banned. Visit GayVNStars.com to find out more.
... When it comes to fan engagement and building star power,
very few in the adult industry know more than Tim Valenti, who founded
NakedSword and also serves as head of Falcon Studios Group.
Read more about the 2020 GayVN Hall of Fame inductee inside—
and learn about what it takes still be on top after two long decades.
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