The Hookies 2009 | Nominee Interviews

2009 International Escort Awards
NOMINEE INTERVIEWS

Kaleb Scott / Nominated Best Ass Escort and Best Fetish Escort
www.rentboy.com/KalebScott

Why and how did you become a Rentboy?

I was stripping one night and a man was relentless about hiring me and taking me home. Back then, I had no intention of allowing that to happen. It wasn't even something I'd thought about before. Long story short, he was persistent and it was a really wonderful and hot experience. I love to please and enjoy meeting men from all over the world. Not to mention, I love sex so it all just came together and I've had an awesome time thus far.

Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

I was nominated in two categories. For "Best Ass", all I can say is ballet has been very good to me over the years. I'm a trained dancer and insist the best ass workout is dance. As for "Best Fetish", I love pushing the envelope and trying new things. I can be sweet and soft when it comes to sex but I also have a very dirty side. Haha. I'm especially into watersports which has been a very public fetish of mine.

Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

I didn't rally at all for the nomination. It came as a complete surprise to me and I feel very honored. My biggest concern has always been about the work and connecting with each individual client. Awards are just the icing on the cake.

What would winning the category mean for your escorting career?

I guess we'd just have to wait and see. I've kind of taken a step back from porn but am always in talks with people who I think share the same vision as I do when it comes to movies. I never say never. You just might see me taking things to a whole other level on film soon enough.

What's the best thing about being an escort?

I love meeting men from all over the world. Escorting has given me an opportunity to meet people that I may not have otherwise and I feel I'm a better person for it. Wow... I guess my friends are right... I DO sound too damn happy all the time. Haha.

Besides yourself, will you be rooting for any other nominees? Who?

I wish every single nominee the very best and much luck. I don't really have any favorites.

If you win, who will you thank in your acceptance speech?

Brandon Baker (of Rentboy.com L.A.)--for being the awesome guy he is and for always being there when I needed him. Rentboy and everyone else who works there--for giving us an amazing place to advertise and for getting out there to let people know that escorting can truly be a respected profession. Chip Daniels--for giving me my start in movies and teaching me so much. Everyone at Boys-Pissing.com--for creating something awesome. I'm so glad I got an opportunity to be a part of it. Lastly, I just want to thank all the other escorts and porn stars for having the courage to do what you do regardless of judgment. Keep being true to yourself and you will always find success.

Nelson Troy / Nominated Best Newcomer Escort
www.rentboy.com/NelsonTroy

Why and how did you become a Rentboy?

I started go-go dancing for Rentboy at their events in West Hollywood. My boyfriend, (Pornstar AllesandroDel Toro) is a Rentboy, and he introduced me to it.

Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

Everyone had asked me to escort for a while, so I guess they are glad I finally got into it. I have great photographs online, and I'm new - everyone love's a new guy!

Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

I am here to WIN!

What would winning the category mean for your escorting career?

Winning would mean quite a lot of notoriety, and I welcome this kind of attention to quality of work!

What's the best thing about being an escort?

I love being independent and setting my own price. I also Love to be admired.

Are you planning to attend the awards ceremony? What will you wear? (Please include designer's names, if applicable.)

If I attend the NY ceremony, I may bring attire from Andrew Christian as well as a great pair of designer jeans

Besides yourself, will you be rooting for any other nominees? Who?

I'll be rooting for my friend Rusty as Best Versatile Escort! May the best Man Win!

Who do you expect will be your toughest competition in your category?

Jason Pit, he's a cutie.

If you win, who will you thank in your acceptance speech? (Please explain how these people have helped your career.)
Brandon Baker for welcoming me to Rentboy even before I ever stepped into the Porn Ring! Thank you!!! I also would like to thank my boyfriend pornstar Alessandro Del Toro for showing me how it's done!

Nick Capra / Nominated Best Pornstar Escort
www.rentboy.com/NickCapra

Why and how did you become a Rentboy?

I realized at a very young age that I loved having sex with men..All types of men..I'm not too particular about looks. As long as there is a chemistry, then there is going to be a sexual connection. Looks are good, but charisma is everything. I began my career in the Porn Industry in February of 2002..I just felt that doing Videos was not enough. I wanted to share myself with more men than the Industry limited me to. Not just the pretty guys..EVERYONE!

I dig getting men off, and I love receiving the love and affection that comes with that. (The gratuity helps as well!)

So, escorting seemed like the next natural outlet for all my sexual energy. I wanted to be on a site that allowed my image to be accessible to as many people as possible. So, I went to Rentboy. Where else would I go?

Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

I think I was selected by the people who have experienced me both in person, at Rentboy parties, and in my Videos. I am pretty consistant. Sexually overt. Kind to all. And very affectionate.

I am always knocked out to be acknowledged by people for what I do.

These nominations made my day!

Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

As I said previously, being nominated is definitely an honor, but I feel that I am worthy of winning because I honestly love my work and love connecting with men all over the world through Rentboy!

I have already set up a 'Vote For Me' page on my blog. My buddy, porn director/producer Jett Blakk is endorsing me on his blog as well..I want this badly!!

What would winning the category mean for your escorting or porn career?

It would mean so much for me in every arena. Being acknowledged as an International Escort Award winner would obviously help generate more business for me with clients, which I love. So many of the clients and I have formed really great connections over the years that have lasted. I always look forward to meeting more men and establishing even more hot connections. Both personal, and of course, sexual.

I have also been working on a new membership site, www.nickcapra.com for the last year and I am sure winning these awards theough Rentboy would help generate more interest in my site as well! That, in itself would be awesome because there are many men out there who I wont have the opportunity to meet with in person, so they can enjoy the sex with me from the comfort of their computers! I love the idea of men jerking off to me. It gets me hard!

What is the best thing about being an escort?

As I said previously, it's the satisfaction and pleasure I get from making the connections with all the different men I meet and getting them off..fulfilling their fantasies 100%!

Are you planning to attend the awards ceremony? What will you wear?

Of course I will be attending! I haven't planned my ensemble yet, but I'm sure it will be something hot and sexy for everyone to appreciate!

Besides yourself, will you be rooting for any other nominees? Who?

I will be rooting for all the men nominated, but essentially I have a huge crush on one of the nominees whom I think deserves to win. Mr. Miklos! yum!

Who do you expect will be your toughest competition in your category?

Zeb Atlas & Robert Van Damme in Best Porn Star category.

If you win, who will you thank in your acceptance speech?

Well, most important will be the fans. They have given me everything I have today. Also. my Agent, Howard at FabScout for taking a chance on my last year when I was still early in my sobriety (I now have over a year of consecutive clean time). And most definitely, Brandon and Sean at Rentboy for including on all the amazing parties last year (Palm Springs,Pittsburg,Ft Lauderdale,and LA) that brought me so much closer to the fans, as well as helping to gear me for the current success that I have had with new Videos and current projects. I love what I do and I wouldn't trade my life as an International Escort and Porn Star for anything in the world!

Ryan Raz / Nominated Best Pornstar Escort
www.Rentboy.com/RyanRaz

Why and how did you become a Rentboy?

When I entered the Adult Entertainment Industry there were a lot of people that wanted to spend time with me, rentboy acted as a great way for those people to get in touch with me and arrange meetings.

Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

That's an easy one to answer...I am the best.

Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

Being nominated is an honnor, butwinning would be the icing on the cake.

What would winning the category mean for your escorting or porn career (or website)?

I am already a busy person, something tells me I would get even bussier. All joking aside, my mom has to check my ad to see where in the world I am.

What's the best thing about being an escort?

I make my own rules and do what I want when I want to. I can travel where ever I want to and there are people that want to meet me.

Are you planning to attend the awards ceremony? What will you wear?

I will be in attendance and I will be wearing an outfit from Armani Exchange's new spring line.

Ace, Rock Star Fantasy / Nominated Best Fetish Escort
www.rentboy.com/RockStarFantasy

Why and how did you become a Rentboy?

I get asked this question alot by clients!! My answer is always "out of desperation"- at first, anyway. What had happened is that I moved to Vegas with a boyfriend who pretty much left me like a dog, with a huge stack of bills, all in my name, naturally! A friend of mine (ok, well actually a "fuck-buddy" at the time) suggested that I become a Rentboy and to be totally honest, I had no idea what that was! I thought about it, dismissed the idea and then thought, "What the hell...I'll put up an ad." I got a few calls, really enjoyed the "rush" and it went from being a really cool part-time job to a way of life!

Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

I never really thought of myself as a big fetish provider, but after I posted a photo of myself in leather, I started to get alot of roleplay and fetish calls. I would think I got nominated because the guys that have hired me came away with something to remember me by--I've always had a twisted mind!

Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

The nomination is very cool and I'm really happy to see my name in with all of these guys! Winning would be amazing, but having people know who I am and what I do is more than enough for me. Now, where will I put that award?!...lol

What would winning the category mean for your escorting career

I think it would add more credibility to what I do, as well as put potential clients at ease, sort of a built-in review if you will!

What's the best thing about being an escort?

Hands down, meeting some very interesting people and seeing the world by traveling as an escort!

Are you planning to attend the awards ceremony?

I'm trying to coordinate my schedule so that I can be there! I love hanging with "the boys" at Rentboy events. As for what I would wear--something fitting my category!

Besides yourself, will you be rooting for any other nominees? Who?

I took a look at the nominees and have had the opportunity to meet and or work with a few of the guys, so, naturally I'm rooting for them. Aaron Mark, Diesel Washington, Rusty, Nick Capra...all great guys!

Who do you expect will be your toughest competition in your category?

They all look pretty tough to me, and hot!

If you win, who will you thank in your acceptance speech?

First and foremost, I would thank everyone who has hired me, left a review or voted for me. Let's face it, that's how it starts! Then, oddly enough, I would thank the ex-boyfriend who got me into escorting in the first place.

Brunno / Nominated Best Masseur
www.rentboy.com/BrunnoMassage

Why and how did you become a Rentboy?

I always had my eye on it and some sort of fantasy about it, with me it was very natural, I guess its just part of who I am!

Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

Must be because I like what I do. I've been around for a few years and I think its just great that some people already know me and believe I'm good at what I do.
Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

I would love to win!

What would winning the category mean for your escorting or porn career?

It's good to build some credit inside the industry and as a credential with prospective clients it helps a lot!!
What's the best thing about being an escort?

I love the energy exchange between me and clients when everything goes well. It's very nice to meet new people and get a feeling that they somehow enjoy spending time with me. And of course, it's great to be my own boss!

Are you planning to attend the awards ceremony? What will you wear?

Of course, I'll be there. When it comes to dressing I believe less its more... LOL... Just kidding. I think I'm wearing Mark Jacobs ; ) I love him!

Besides yourself, will you be rooting for any other nominees? Who?

I did vote for other boys already based on their ads, unfortunately I don't personally know any of the nominated boys so I'm curious to see them in person and meet some of them and make some new friends.

Who do you expect will be your toughest competition in your category?

Seems hard to guess! Sagi--Im a bit intimidated by him, and also JD--he has a great ad material.

If you win, who will you thank in your acceptance speech?

I'm just gonna be honored. Probably I'll thank Rentboy for such wonderful job, and my friends for loving me for who I am!

Rusty / Nominated Best Versatile Escort
www.rentboy.com/Rusty

Why and how did you become a Rentboy

I originally started with an agency when I was eighteen. It was something that intrigued me and the opportunity presented it self.

Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

I think it is because I'm sexual and very affectionate

Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

I am just grateful that I was nominated. It's really an honor and if I win or not, I am just flattered to be a part of these awards.

What would winning the category mean for your escorting or porn career (or website)?

I would hope that it helps people see that some escorts take what they are doing seriously. Unfortunately there are a lot of boys who give escorting a bad name.

What's the best thing about being an escort?

There are a lot of privileges that enjoy such as nice cars, traveling, fine dining and having fun socially, with lots of free, unstructured time.

Are you planning to attend the awards ceremony? What will you wear? (Please include designer's names, if applicable.)

I do plan on attending the awards. I will be wearing a Tokyo Purple D&G suit. I have not chosen shoes yet.

Besides yourself, will you be rooting for any other nominees? Who?

I will be rooting for everyone, even those in my category. Being a good sport is part of the experience.

Who do you expect will be your toughest competition in your category?

I could not say, they are all really hot and stiff competition.

Mike NYC / Nominated Best Versatile Escort and Best Rentboy Ad.
www.rentboy.com/mikenyc

Why and how did you become a Rentboy?

I needed to make some extra cash. Peeps kept asking me all the time if i was doing some escorting, over and over again. So I decided to do it and I am glad I did.

Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

I have no idea, lol.. I believe everybody had a shoot. I guess its part luck and maybe my customers were satisfied with my work

Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

I was surprised to be nominated . If I win I'll be damn happy and flattered, did you see how many hot guys I'm competing with?

What would winning the category mean for your escorting career

It will mean that I am good at what I do and I do something right with my clients, I suppose. I'll be kind of proud about it

What's the best thing about being an escort?

Meeting interesting people. Most of my clients are really cool and I get off getting paid for it . What more can I ask?

Are you planning to attend the awards ceremony? What will you wear? (Please include designer's names, if applicable.)

Yes, I'll be attending, it's in my hometown, NYC. I'll wear what I always wear-- jeans and t-shirt...comfort comes before style for me.

Besides yourself, will you be rooting for any other nominees? Who?

Yeah I voted for "John". He is mad cute.

Who do you expect will be your toughest competition in your category?

As I said everyone has a shoot. It's hard to tell who is better than the rest. We are all different in our own way. I am still shocked I am nominated!! lol

If you win, who will you thank in your acceptance speech?  (Please explain how these people have helped your career.)

Most of all I'll thank Rentboy.com. I tried many other websites and there is nothing like Rentboy. I'll also thank all my regular clients...they are my friends too now.

"Brazilian Hunk"Rafael Alencar / Nominated Best Top Escort
www.rentboy.com/BrazilianHunk

Why and how did you become a Rentboy?

First I become a porn star, and all the studios and other models asked me if I escorted or not, telling me that I could make money and meet great people. So I decided to give it a try, and I always thought: no matter what you do, do it the best. I decided to place an ad in the best and the most visited male escort website in the world. And here I am.

Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

Confidence and trust is something that you have to build. Since my very first ad on Rentboy.com, I always used my own pictures, with face and full body, so that there was no doubt that what you see is what you get. So I have tons of great photos advertising myself online, and I always deliver what I say I will. I've never had bad review and I am sure I will never will, because I know what I do, and I like what I do.

Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

It's great to hear the news that I am nominated as one of the best Tops in the world. But this is something that is very easy for me to prove. Anyone who knows my work, knows that I "top" very well. If there is any challenge among the other nominated escorts, I'll accept it with a big smile.

What would winning the category mean for your escorting or porn career?

For the escorting clients who know me, it will confirm what they already know. For those who haven't met me yet: it means that more people will contact me to spend time with me, and they will see how good and hot an escort experience can be. For my porn career, it will justify why all the studios hire me as a top for their scenes.

What's the best thing about being an escort?

Honestly, I need the money to pay my bills and all the people who hire me know about that and understand it very well, but the very best thing about being an escort is all the fantastic and diverse people I've met during the years that I've been an escort. I really thank the website, Rentboy.com, for sending me so many wonderful people, who became my best friends, took me all over the world, and shared the time of their lives with me-- they truly became part of me.

Are you planning to attend the awards ceremony? What will you wear?

Oh yes, I will be there 100%. I'm nominated, and people who voted on me expect me to win, and I can't disappoint them. Besides, I know the awards will be fun, so I will be there. I'll wear my black suit for sure, and if there is any stripping show after party, I'll be glad to show you in person how I look like with and without the suit!

Besides yourself, will you be rooting for any other nominees? Who?

I'm a porn star and all the porn stars who are nominated know me very well; I have worked with pracitcall all of them. I'm glad to see that Francois Sagat, Mario Ortiz, Nick Capra, Rafael Carreras, Jason Crew, Talvin will be there with me.. OMG, there are so many hot and great escorts nomniated. I already worked with most of them and I know they are good, so and I'll be rooting for everyone up there!

Who do you expect will be your toughest competition in your category?

I am nominated as Best Top. Among the other 5 nominees in my category, I've only met 3 of them, and I am friends with them, lol. Arcangel, Diesel and Arpad are my friends and they are very sexy. But still I don't see it as a tough competition, I see it as a hot and delicious contest and I wouldn't miss it live for the world. I'll let the voters elect the best.

If you win, who will you thank in your acceptance speech?  (Please explain how these people have helped your career.)

I'd thank to the Rentboy crew at first, who runs the best escort website ever and makes so many people happy, especially the clients. It's so much easier today to hire someone by just calling them on the phone. I'd thank for the press (like HX) who do amazing publicity in the city and on the web, making it possible for people from all over to hire an escort when they link the magazines to our Rentboy ads. And last, I thank all the people who work in the industry to help make the world respect and acknowledge gay entertainers and erotic workers.

Jason Pitt / Nominated Best Newcomer
www.rentboy.com/jasonpitt

Why and how did you become a Rentboy?

Well it all started with curiosity, as most things do, and then I became more and more interested in escorting. I took it from there.
Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

Honestly, I have no idea, but I'll take the compliment! I have never been nominated for anything in my life. I think it was because I am finally becoming comfortable within my own skin. And it shows i think.

Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

It's a great honor to be nominated, but now that I'm in the contest, I want to see how far I can take this. I want to win!

What would winning the category mean for your escorting or porn career?

Personally, it would be one of the greater accomplishments of my life so far, I would be very proud.

What's the best thing about being an escort?

Oh that's a tough one, not really: Money haha!

Are you planning to attend the awards ceremony? What will you wear?

Yes, my out fit will be of something simple, im not into all of that fancy stuff. It'll probably be jeans and a t-shirt from Hollister, my fave!

Besides yourself, will you be rooting for any other nominees? Who?

Definitely, I am one of Francois' and Zeb Atlas' biggest fans. Within my category I will be rooting for Patrick Bateman. He is an all-around good guy.

Who do you expect will be your toughest competition in your category?

Patrick Bateman is my biggest competition. Not only does he have the looks but he has the personality to fly as well.

If you win, who will you thank in your acceptance speech? (Please explain how these people have helped your career.

I will definitely thank everyone from JetSetMen for popping my porn cherry. They have molded me not only as a pornstar but as a person in real life as well. I will definitely have to thank my best friend and my soul-mate, Lyndsey Allen. She is the one that I turn to for everything and I couldn't do anything without her. Also, Brandon Baker of Rentboy.com is one of the few people that I've met in this industry that I would consider to be real and true. I met him on Rude-TV at first and he was a complete sweetheart to me. Thanks! :) Check me out on http://www.myspace.com/jasonpitt23

Tommy Deluca / Nominated Biggest Dick Escort, Best Website, and Best Overall Escort
www.rentboy.com/TommyDeluca10IN

Why and how did you become a Rentboy?

I became a Rentboy after I started doing adult movies and I started getting lots of emails from fans wanting to get together with me. So I placed an ad on Rentboy.com and they are truly the best escort listing service around. I enjoy being part of the Rentboy family.

Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

I want to thank MY FANS, without them this wouldn't be possible. I believe I got voted by the fans and fans alone, since I provide a good satisfying service for everyone.

Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

Being nominated is a true honor, there are so many people in the world and to be nominated for 3 catagories is especially an honor no matter If I win or lose, I'll feel like a winner.

What would winning the category mean for your escorting

Winning this award would certainly increase my escorting business and boost my career in the adult industry too. I believe in growing as a person through my career. Winning an award is very important for anyone in any career, even in escorting. Escorting is a business and it's important to respect it as a business.

What's the best thing about being an escort?

The best thing about being a escort is meeting amazing people. If I didn't escort I wouldn't have met the people I did and I've met plenty of outrageous and fun, loving people!!

Are you planning to attend the awards ceremony? What will you wear?

I hope to attend the awards this year, and I will probably be wearing Versace, if I attend.

Besides yourself, will you be rooting for any other nominees?

I will be rooting for everyone--we all did a great job at what we do and that's what counts.

Who do you expect will be your toughest competition in your category?

To me there is no competition, we should just be ourselves and enjoy the ceremony and have a good time.

If you win, who will you thank in your acceptance speech?

If I win the award, I would love to thank all my viewers and fans because without them I wouldn't be here today. Also I want to thank everyone in the adult industry for allowing me to be a part of such a great profession. I really enjoy my work and having this experience is truly an honor.

Marcello de Giuli / Nominee Best Overall Escort
www.rentboy.com/Marcello

Why and how did you become a Rentboy?

I became a Rentboy when I first came to Europe, in Italy where I was seeking Italian citizenship. I had left my university and job in Brazil, where I managed my family's furniture store. I had a very comfortable life in Brazil and I thought I would find the same easy life in Italy. I was wrong... I found it very rough because I didn't know how to speak Italian and the available jobs did not offer me a offer me a decent living standard, so I decided to do escorting. I had two options: escorting or going back to Brazil. Money always came in first place with me.

Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

I've always been very professional in everything I do. I do escort work with my boyfriend Enrico, and since we first arrived in London, we differed from the others by advertising ourselves with professional photography and by offering our clients a luxury apartment, with bar, plasma TV and jacuzzi. Maybe that's why last year we won Rentboy's "Best AD" Escort Award of 2008.

Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

I wasn't expecting to be nominated for Best Overall Escort...it was really surprising and made me very happy to be a nominee, and now I wanna win!

What would winning the category mean for your escorting career?

Beyond being a nominee for the Best Overall Escort, I co-own an escort agency BoysAndBoys.com, which has been nominated as Best Escort Agency. This award means much to me, because it will give my name and our agency (which is only six months old) more exposure. All of this is essential, because soon we are launching our own in-house film production company.

What's the best thing about being an escort?

Sex and Money :-)

Are you planning to attend the awards ceremony? What will you wear?

Sure, my boyfriend Enrico and I will be there! We still don't know what to wear, but we love fashion. We are launching a part of the movies producer, an online magazine about style, culture and photography to modern men and with a good taste. This magazine can be accessed trough www.yvymag.com. (It is not ready yet, maybe you will find some bugs). We anticipate that we will be wearing clothes from some of our favorite designers such as John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, and Kris Van Assche for DIOR HOMME

Besides yourself, will you be rooting for any other nominees? Who?

Sure: John--Best Top; Juam--Best Ad, BoysandBoys.com--Best Escort Agency, Francois Sagat--Best Ass and Best Tattoos, Fred--Best Versatile; and Rocco&Ryan--Best Duo.

Who do you expect will be your toughest competition in your category?

Absolutely, John, he is gorgeous! If he wins, I will still be happy, as he is in our portfolio at BoysAndBoys.com agency in London.

If you win, who will you thank in your acceptance speech? (Please explain how these people have helped your career.)

Enrico, my husband, who's been always by my side, coming up with new plans and projects. Sandro&Maykson, my photographers, they are always rocking our agency with great pictures, and mainly Rentboy.com, for turning all of this into reality.

Cory Koons / Nominated BEST ASS Escort
www.rentboy.com/CoryKoons

Why and how did you become a Rentboy?

I always wanted to do porn, but decided to see how comfortable I was naked in front of strangers first. I got a job at the Nob Hill Adult Theatre stripping, and I built my original escorting clientele up from there. When I got serious about escorting, I placed an ad on Rentboy.com

Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

People like big asses.

Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

I am the Susan Lucci of gay porn.

What would winning the category mean for your escorting career?

...Don't stop believing?

What's the best thing about being an escort?

All the interesting conversation fodder.

Are you planning to attend the awards ceremony? What will you wear?

Yes, I'll attend. I have a few options, but never make my decision until the hours before...in my day job, I'm a fashion stylist!

Besides yourself, will you be rooting for any other nominees? Who?

I will be rooting for all the nominees that have expressed interest in fucking me.

Who do you expect will be your toughest competition in your category?

Francois Sagat. How can anyone compete with that butt?

If you win, who will you thank in your acceptance speech?

I will thank bacon--I eat a lot of it, not only does it help with my big ass, it makes my hair shiny; my mom--she has one big German bootie--it certainly didn't come from my Japanese side!

British Marine / Nominated Best Fetish Escort
www.rentboy.com/BritishMarine

Why and how did you become a Rentboy?

While i was in the military i got a lot of messages from guys offering money to have sex with me, they liked the idea of an aggresive fit guy in uniform with a huge cock. I took a couple of these jobs on the side and loved it and within 2 months i left the military to do escorting - that was 8 years ago and i still love it - I of course kept all my old uniforms and put them to good use.

Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

I am proud of being an escort (i even put it in my passport under occupation) and i really enjoy it - I presume this comes across to all my clients - I certainly have a very high repeat business rate and it is great that they appreciate the extra mile i go by bothering to write reviews or vote for me for awards.

Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

As an escort in Europe it is a huge honor to be nominated for an award with the world's premier escort company - I would of course love to win it but that is in the hands of my clients. i appreciate Rentboy is much better known in the States than in Europe and consequently many of my clients come from other sources and this may count against me in this contest.

What would winning the category mean for your escorting or porn career?

It would mean that i could continue to underline that i am a professional career escort who takes immense pride in his business - which would separate me from the part-time escorts in my opinion many of which offer their clients a very poor service for what is excellent money.

What's the best thing about being an escort?

The spare time. As an escort you are able to make good money for a short amount of time input which means you can do lots of other jobs you love which in my case is DJ-ing and skiing, and you can volunteer your time to charities which always makes you feel good and nicely counters any negative feeling you get about doing Rentboy work.

Are you planning to attend the awards ceremony? What will you wear?

Yes i hope to be at the awards in New York. I am part Scottish so always wear a kilt to special events - I have just ordered a great new one from Cargo Kilts in South Africa for the event and as an ex-Marine i am always ready for anything so nothing will be worn under the kilt of course.

Besides yourself, will you be rooting for any other nominees? Who?

I am an escort who does some porn films and i will be rooting for all the quality career escorts nominated who believe in the industry rather than the 'porn stars' who escort as a sideline as all my clients have told me over the last 8 years that 'porn stars' make the worst escorts as they feel they dont have to try as their name is enough and a client should be honored to be in their prescence - this in my opinion is bad escorting.

Who do you expect will be your toughest competition in your category?

To get nominated in the best Fetish Escort category all the guys must be professional and have something - but as i am in Europe most of the guys i have not met or worked with - I wish them all the best for the final

If you win, who will you thank in your acceptance speech?

I will thank my clients who got me the award and the people in the adult industry, film industry, club performance industry and leather title organizers who have been invaluable in helping me create my escort brand over the years. And Rentboy.com for being such a great professional, effective company and such great people to boot particularly Jeffrey and Brandon.

RJ Danvers / Nominated Best Ass Escort + Best Personal Website
www.rentboy.com/RJDanvers

Why and how did you become a Rentboy?

I escorted for the first time when I was 18 but then became a Rentboy after meeting Rentboy's L.A. director, Brandon Baker. I had been at a few of the Rentboy Pool Parties and had met Brandon at a handful of porn events, and we'd talked for awhile about getting me on the site. I am so glad I made the decision to do it!

Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

Everyone seems to go crazy over my ass! I think it's kind of funny, because I've always had a pretty beefy ass, and now I'm making money and getting nominated for awards for it! I'm really honored to have been nominated for Best Escort Website for my blog as well, because I really do put so much time and energy into making my blog something different and unique, something that stands out instead of fading into the blogosphere. It's really great to finally be recognized for it!

Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

I think it's a huge honor to be nominated for these awards, but I also think that anyone who says they don't want to win is lying! Even if I don't win, however, I've got friends in all of the categories at the awards and I'll be really excited for any of the winners.

What would winning the category mean for your escorting or porn career?

It couldn't hurt. Winning best escort website would be really great for my blog and hopefully bring more traffic and new readers. I'm always looking to find ways to bring new people to my blog, and I love communicating with my fans. Winning best ass would be great for my escorting career as well. I'm sure there'd be guys all over the place who would want to spend time with the escort who has the best ass!

What's the best thing about being an escort?

There are so many things I like about escorting. The travel, the money, the guys. I've been able to go all over the country and meet all types of guys, and so far the experience has been amazing. I feel like I'm doing and seeing things that most people my age aren't able to do, and I feel really lucky. The money is putting me through school, so of course there is that. The overall experience of being a rentboy has been overwhelmingly positive.

Are you planning to attend the awards ceremony? What will you wear?

Regrettably, I probably won't be attending. The weekend of the awards happens to fall on the same weekend as my spring break, and I'll be spending it in sunny Fort Lauderdale, FL, with my manager, Howard from Fabscout, and my amazing boyfriend!

Besides yourself, will you be rooting for any other nominees? Who?

Like I said, I have a ton of friends who are nominated as well. I'm really rooting for Diesel Washington, Rusty, Nick Capra and Adam Faust!

Who do you expect will be your toughest competition in your category?

Francois Sagat is definitly my biggest competition in Best Ass. Have you seen it? It's pretty much perfection!

If you win, who will you thank in your acceptance speech?

First and foremost my clients and fans! Then of course Brandon Baker for bringing me into Rentboy, my manager Howard for always sticking by my side, and of course Raging Stallion for everything they've done for my porn career!

Barrett Long / Nominated Biggest Dick Escort
www.rentboy.com/BarrettLong

Why and how did you become a Rentboy?

I needed money, so i joined.

Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

Because I am hung like a horse.

Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

I wanna win it!

What would winning the category mean for your escorting or porn career?

It would be great for cross-promotion for both Rentboy.com and myself.

What's the best thing about being an escort?

Getting paid to have fun! and meeting cool people.

Are you planning to attend the awards ceremony? What will you wear?

YES, GUCCI BABY!

Besides yourself, will you be rooting for any other nominees?

Yes, Diesel Washington and Ryan Raz.

Who do you expect will be your toughest competition in your category?

Chad Hunt

If you win, who will you thank in your acceptance speech?

Everyone from Rentboy: Sean, Brandon, and Jeff; and also Howard, Dirk Yates, and Dink Flamingo for helping me out. They have helped me get on tours and promote myself as well as their companies

Aaron Mark / Nominated Best Versatile Escort
www.rentboy.com/AaronMark

Why and how did you become a Rentboy?

Well, I don't really know if you can wake up one day and decide "I'm gonna be an escort"! but I think it's something which evolves and grows, and it's a process..
I met the most amazing and most friendly people through this job, both escorts and clients!

Why do you think you were selected as a finalist in your category?

To be honest, I don't really know--but I always try to give my best, and maybe that's part of it.

Is the honor of being nominated enough... or are you in it to win it?

I am just happy that to be part of this event, and it encourages me to continue to give my best. If I would win, it would be an honor!

What's the best thing about being an escort?

Meeting the most amzing people, see the world, and have too much fun!!

Are you planning to attend the awards ceremony? What will you wear?

Yes, I would try to make it, and I think it's time to be creative, wear something sexy, free sprited!! I say that much--I love Speedos and shorts. Designers are kewl, but I think name dropping is out at this point...give it a couple of years.

Besides yourself, will you be rooting for any other nominees?

I will keep my thumbs up for Apad Miklos---He is one HOT guy and very friendly--BUT I wish everybody luck.

Who do you expect will be your toughest competition in your category?

I worked as a model as well, and I think there is no competition per se, it al depends on your looks, attitude and if you are the right fit.

If you win, who will you thank in your acceptance speech? (Please explain how these people have helped your career.)

I would thank all the wonderful people I have met, and everybody who helped me to become who I am....