Interview with Ava Rose
What sort of reactions did you get from friends/family when you told them you were going to act in porn?
My sister and I are so lucky to have the awesome parents that we do. We hid the fact that we were doing porn by saying we were modeling, but our mom especially had a feeling that we weren't just modeling. She always made these little hints to us that she didn't think we were being completely honest and that they wouldn't be mad or "ashamed" but maybe just a little disappointed. They really try to be optimistic about our lives in porn.
What'd you do after you got your first paycheck?
I bought a beautiful 3ft by 5ft painting that I had been eyeballing for awhile at this gallery near one of Ben Iney's house off Ventura where I used to shoot a lot.
What does the set smell like, how do you put up with it?
I've never been to a stinky set and I usually remember yucky smells. Adam & Eve takes good care of us, even if it means removing all of the icky smells from the set.
Do you get bored, what do you do in the down time, is there a lot of down time?
I do have downtime, but I have become very skilled at keeping myself occupied. You can usually find me tightrope walking or reading a book (mostly true crime) or reading a book while tightrope walking. IMPRESSIVE, isn't it?
How much of a sex scene is "acting"?
I think there is actually a large percentage of industry folk that really do enjoy the on screen sex which for the most part makes it less of an act. Sure, if you're anything like me and really get captured in the moment, it's hard to moan loud and stop gazing into the others partners eyes which doesn't look good on camera at all. So you have to kinda pick up the volume. Of course we all don't have amazing chemistry with everyone, so then it becomes time to break out the acting skills.
How long does the average sex scene take to shoot?
Usually the sex scenes for feature movies take longer, like around an hour or so. You have to shoot 35 min of hardcore - insertion shots, close-ups etc. - and then get touched up by the make-up artist. Then we do a 10 min softcore version for HBO-like channels - no genital hanging around, no insertions etc...Gonzo sex scenes are in and out in 35 to 40 min if everyone is on track.
Can you tell us a funny story from one of your films?
Being with a company like Adam & Eve and working with their choice directors and cast & crew is so awesome that it's hard to list all the wonderful moments. Even when it's been a long day or things aren't going as planned there's usually someone or something funny nearby that'll put a smile on our faces.
Who is your favorite adult star to work with?
My all time favorite is Stephen St Croix.
What are your plans when you are done with the sex industry?
I really have a passion for true crime and criminal psychology and so I'm hoping to pursue something in that area. That's if my mind hasn't changed by then. You never know these days, especially only being 21 now!
Do you have any items that Adam & Eve sells that you really like/use/own? Movies or toys.
I love Adam & Eve and as a matter of fact I have a few of their toys. My favorites are the Rabbits with rotating beads.
What's the next Adam & Eve spoof movie you would like to make?
I'm not set on anything right now but the movie "How to Marry a Millionaire" might be a lot of fun to work on.
If you were snowed in your home in Alaska, what 3 things would you have to have?
My dog Charlie, a laptop w/internet, and a carton of Newports.