Chi Chi LaRue
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Chi Chi LaRue (born Larry David 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".
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[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).
For some time, LaRue divided 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 And Raw live streaming video feeds (which included the now-shuttered Live And 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 Benjamin Bradley, 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. Although she has stated a company policy and personal support of a condom-only industry, and made comments about refusing to work with certain actors because of their bareback history, the decision to ban is made on a case by case basis. Brent Everett, Andy Hunter, and Michael Brandon are a few actors with well-documented bareback pasts who are still currently employed by Chi Chi and other industry directors. In contrast, actors like Jeff Palmer and Jackson Price are banned and no longer able to perform in any condom videos for Chi Chi; this appears to be related to the fact that the banned actors not only performed bareback in videos in the past, but continue to do so in the present and/or strongly espouse the philosophy that condoms are unnecessary. Some speculate that an additional reason for Jeff Palmer's banning is that he has admitted to being HIV-positive in his personal blog.
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.
In 1992 Chi Chi appear in Madonna's video "Deeper And Deeper"
[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 she 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
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Travis for Undercover |
AVN Awards for Best Director-Gay Video for The Rise as Taylor Hudson 1991 |
Succeeded by Jean-Daniel Cadinot for The Traveling Journeyman |
| Preceded by Jean-Daniel Cadinot for The Traveling Journeyman |
AVN Awards for Best Director-Gay Video for Songs in the Key of Sex 1993 |
Succeeded by Sam Abdul for Romeo and Julian |
| Preceded by Jerry Douglas for Dream Team |
GayVN Awards for Best Director for Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony (tie with John Rutherford for Out of Athens) 2001 |
Succeeded by Wash West for Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony |
| Preceded by Wash West for Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony |
GayVN Awards for Best Director (with John Rutherford for Deep South: The Big and the Easy 2003 |
Succeeded by Wash West for The Hole |
| Preceded by John Rutherford & Jerry Douglas for BuckleRoos 1-2 |
GayVN Awards for Best Director for Wrong Side of the Tracks Part One and Part Two 2006 |
Succeeded by Michael Lucas & Tony Dimarco for Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita |
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