Chi Chi LaRue

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Chi Chi Larue

Chi Chi LaRue (born Larry Paciotti on November 8, 1959 in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States) is a highly-regarded director of gay and bisexual pornography. He has also directed under the names "David Lawrence" and "Taylor Hudson" .

Although in fact male, as a drag queen, Chi Chi is variously referred to as both "he" and "she".

1 Biography
2 Filmography (incomplete)
3 Awards
4 See also
5 External links

[edit] Biography

Chi Chi LaRue is the best known, and perhaps the most prolific, gay porn director. Only a small handful of gay erotica directors have achieved "above the title" name recognition, and LaRue is one of them. Despite suffering a mild heart attack in March 2004, LaRue maintains a busy work schedule that includes hosting parties and award shows, and making personal appearances across the United States and in Europe. And the iconic LaRue is a permanent fixture at such mega-events as Folsom in San Francisco and Southern Decadence in New Orleans.

Having helmed literally hundreds of gay porn films since 1988, LaRue in 2003 also began to direct straight porn for colossus Vivid Video and quickly became a favorite among female stars, particularly Jenna Jameson. As a gay man, LaRue approached women with a sensitivity and genuine admiration that male straight porn directors often lacked. In addition, years of dealing with outsized personalities on the gay side gave LaRue the ability to handle straight porn's biggest divas (male and female).

LaRue now divides her attention between Vivid Video and her own Rascal Video, distributed by another company she co-owns, Channel 1 Releasing. Apart from the popular Live & Raw live streaming video feeds (which included the now-shuttered Live & Raw Hotel), LaRue is expanding her empire to a branded line of dildos and other toys, as well as books, calendars and other merchandise. Rascal Video "Exclusive" models are among the most visible gay porn performers in the industry. Current exclusives include Luca DiCorso, Jan Fischer, and Johnny Hazzard (2005). In 2006, LaRue added to her empire with the acquisition of All Worlds Video. And Chi Chi is also an accomplished DJ, performing at many gay-themed events throughout the year.

As a member of the adult industry, Chi Chi has used her star power to promote condom use both in videos and in private. Not only is she very vocal about safer sex, but she left Vivid Video in February 2006 over their change to a "condom optional" policy.

In 2004, LaRue was photographed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders for his monograph, XXX: Thirty Porn-Star Portraits. The layout accompanied an interview conducted by John Waters, a self-professed fan of LaRue's work. The "directrix" also appeared in a companion documentary titled Thinking XXX which ran on HBO. Other recent documentary appearances include Porno Valley (another HBO series) and Cycles of Porn: Sex/Life L.A., Part 2 (from director Jochen Hick).

LaRue grew up in Minnesota.

[edit] Filmography (incomplete)

Wrong Side of the Tracks Part 1&2 (Rascal Video, 2005) starring Johnny Hazzard, with Luca DiCorso, Theo Blake, Luke Strong, Eddie Stone, Tyler Riggz, Benjamin Bradley, Tommy Ritter, Jan Fischer, Chad Savage, Kevin Brown, Trevor Knight, Jake Deckard, Hunter James, Damon DeMarco, Alex Rossi, Shane Rollins, Marcus Iron, Pete Ross, Jacob Slader, Joey Jay
Heaven to Hell (Falcon Video Pac 160) starring Brad Patton, with Matthew Rush, Tristan Adonis, Roman Heart, Dean Monroe, Kane O'Farrell, Erik Rhodes, Joe Sport, Colby Taylor, Josh Weston
Bolt (Rascal Video, 2004) starring Johnny Hazzard, with Zak Spears, Lance Gear, Brandon Lee, Kent Larson, Rob Romoni, Theo Blake, Troy Punk, Dillon Press, Alex LeMonde, Rod Barry, Anthony Shaw, Sebastian Tauza, Kyle Lewis, Eddie Stone, Tristan Bennet, Shane Rollins, Tag Adams, Owen Hawk, Gus Mattox, Rick Gonzales, Jan Fischer, Rick Razor
My Cousin Danny (Mustang Video Pac 18)
Fond Focus
French Kiss
Back Row (Channel 1, 2001) with Danny Lopez, Dante Foxx, Ethan Richards, Kyle Kennedy, Mark Slade, Ryan Zane, Tanner Reeves, Thomas Bond.
In Gear (Rascal Video, 2001) with Clint Cooper, Jackson Price, Lance Gear, Logan Reed, Marc West, Michael Brandon, Tom Southern, Tommy Saxx.
Missing Link (All Worlds, 2001) with Aaron Parker, Adam Hart, Adam Wolfe, Alex Burbon, Blake Harper, Brad McGuire, Brandon James, Brandon Warner, Carlos Morales, Deacon Frost, Dex Black, Erick Martins, Evan Taylor, Jackson Price, Jay Black, Jay Ross, Jeremy Tucker, Joshua Kater, Kenny Wolfe, Lance Gear, Logan Krewe, Marcus Iron, Mark Reed, Mike Radcliffe, Mitch Ryder, Mondo Moore, Nino Bacci, Peter Raeg, Rex Sterling, Scott Ramm, Steve Cassidy, Tigger, Tom Katt, Tom Lynx, Troy Banner.
Drenched, Part 1: Soaking it in (Falcon Video Pac 149)
Hazed (Jocks Video Pac 107)
Ready for More (Jocks, 2002) with Brady Martin, Colby Taylor, Daniel Montes, Jacob Hall, Lindon Hawk, Matt Skyler, Matthew Rush.
Courting Libido (1995) with Chris Green, Steve Marks, Doug Perry, Eric York, Ted Cox, Hank Hightower, Dirk Fletcher, Anthony Dillen, Sean Ryder, Joe Romero, Jeff Jagger, Dallas Taylor, Toney and Mark Brodey.
The Guy Next Door (Mustang Video Pac 41) with Rip Stone, Brett Winters, David Thompson, Jeff Austin, Rick Drake, David Logan and Sam Carson.
Hard Body Video Magazine 4 (Men of Odyssey) with Aiden Shaw, Derek Cruise, Cort Stevens, Peter Bishop, Alex Thomas, Anthony Gallo, Jason Broderick, Hank Hightower, Chi Chi LaRue, Gender, Chris Green, and Alex Kincaid.
Roll in the Hay (as "David Lawrence") (Jocks Video Pac 61) with Aiden Shaw, Rob Cryston, Christian Fox, Dave Logan, Tim Baker, Ty Russell and Mark West.
All Night Long (as "David Lawrence") (Jocks Video Pac 71, 1996)
Dirty Stories (Mustang Video Pac 45).
Hot Cargo (Mustang Video Pac 37)
Mirage (Jocks Video Pac 58)
Receiving End (Mustang Video Pac 35)
Scoring co-directed with Jim Steel (Vivid Man) with Damien, Chad Knight, Joey Stefano, Chris McKenzie, Craig Slater.
Deep South: The Big and the Easy 1 (Falcon Studios, co-directed with John Rutherford) with Tommy Brandt, Josh Weston, Tom Chase, Chris Steele, Clay Maverick, Jeremy Jordan, Derek Cameron, Chad Hunt, Race Jensen, Vince Ditonno, Jason Hawke, Jason Tyler, Adam Wolfe, Sky Donovan, Aaron Parker and Sebastian Cole.
Tommy's Tale (Falcon Video Pac 151) with Tommy Brandt, Chase Hunter, Talvin DeMachio, Brad Patton, Chet Roberts (also known as Tag Adams), Tyler Gunn, Maxx Diesel, Bobby Williams, Jacob Hall, Clay Foxe and Erik Campbell.
Songs in the Key of Sex (HIS Video) with Jason Ross, Wes Daniels, Chance Caldwell, Randy Mixer, Brett Ford.

[edit] Awards

1991 AVN Award Best Director (Gay Video) - The Rise (as Taylor Hudson), Catalina Video
1991 AVN Award Best Non-Sex Performance–Bi, Gay, or Trans Video - More of a Man, All Worlds Video
1993 AVN Award Best Director (Gay Video) - Songs in the Key of Sex, HIS Video
2001 GayVN Award Best Director - Echoes, Men of Odyssey
2002 GayVN Award Best Director (Bisexual Video) - Mile Bi Club, All Worlds Video
2003 GayVN Award Best Director (with John Rutherford) - Deep South: The Big and the Easy Part I and II, Falcon Studios
2006 GayVN Award Best Director - Wrong Side of the Tracks Part I and II, Rascal Video

In addition he directed the following Award winners for Best Gay Video:

1992 AVN Award Jumper, VGA/HIS Video
2001 GayVN Award Echoes, Men of Odyssey
2003 GayVN Award Deep South: The Big and the Easy Part I and II, Falcon Studios
2006 GayVN Award Wrong Side of the Tracks Part I and II, Rascal Video