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LA Direct Models
Websitewww.ladirectmodels.com

LA Direct Models was formed in 2000 by pornographic actor Derek Hay,[1] initially as a London-based agency that booked adult work in the United States for British females. The following year, once demand had grown, Hay and his porn actress then-girlfriend Hannah Harper moved the agency to a one-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, California.[1][2] Their offices have since moved to the Cahuenga Pass, Hollywood, in the same building as the offices of the adult film producer Vivid Entertainment.[3] In the fall of 2014, the agency opened a new office in Las Vegas, Nevada,[4] and departed the Vivid building.

LA Direct Models represents around 130 female and 30 male performers,[5] including Tori Black, Kagney Linn Karter, Alexis Texas and Lexi Belle.[1][6] Havana Ginger became the agency's first contract performer in 2005,[7] and in 2008 Kimber James became their first transsexual performer.[8] In 2008, LA Direct Models, Lisa Ann Talent Management and The Lee Network formed a network to handle bookings for feature dancers.[9] LA Direct Models now also represents production professionals such as directors and makeup artists.[1]

In 2008, the agency launched an adult entertainment news website, L.A. Direct News.[10] The agency has been openly criticized for its ties to organized prostitution[11] by major news outlets[12] and mistreatment of talent.[13]

Personal emails from the owner linking him to organized prostitution have been leaked online.[14] Allegedly, the FBI has been watching the agency since 2007, yet Los Angeles County attempted to prosecute.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Dan Miller (2010-04-24). "LA Direct Models Reaches 10-Year Milestone". AVN.com. Retrieved 2010-05-02.
  2. ^ Joe Zigfield (2008-03-06). "Book 'Em". XBiz.com. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
  3. ^ "Move: adult talent agency L.A. Direct Models later moved to new offices in the Cahuenga Pass". San Fernando Valley Business Journal. 2008-04-14. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  4. ^ http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/17/porn-production-vegas/4557957/
  5. ^ Bob Preston (2005-12-12). "LA Direct Models Unveils Mobile Website". XBiz.com. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
  6. ^ "Female Models". LADirectModels.com. Archived from the original on 2008-06-11. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  7. ^ LA Direct Models (2005-06-13). "Direct Models 1st Exclusive Contract, Signs Havanna Ginger". AINews.com. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
  8. ^ LA Direct Models (2008-11-01). "L.A. Direct Models first to sign TS Performer". AdultFYI.com. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
  9. ^ Wade Garrett (2008-08-22). "Lee Network, LA Direct, Lisa Ann Talent Mgt. Form Dancer Network". AVN.com. Retrieved 2008-11-03. [dead link]
  10. ^ Tod Hunter (2008-03-06). "L.A. Direct Models to Launch News Website". AINews.com. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
  11. ^ "As of July 22, 2014 approximately 31% of the LA Direct Models talent roster is available as escorts to the general public through The Luxury Companion". http://www.sextraffickingnews.com. Sex Trafficing News. Retrieved 21 July 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  12. ^ Dickson, EJ. "When porn stars become escorts: Lucrative new trend could also be risky". Salon.com. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  13. ^ Ross, Gene. "LA Models Gets Slammed". Adult FYI. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  14. ^ http://pornwikileaks.com/email-from-la-direct-model-is-further-proof-derek-hay-is-behind-tlc-prostitution/
  15. ^ http://interaliainc.blogspot.com/2007/11/la-direct-models-derek-hay-denies-fbi.html
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