KAYDEN DANIELS: The Man Behind the Sex

KAYDEN DANIELS
Twinks had never been my thing. In all the years of doing film reviews – over 400 by now, probably, gay and straight and bi – I’ve pretty much seen it all, and have had to write about subject and scenarios that had little to no interest to me personally.

Recently, among other twinkfests, I was sent a screener for a film from 8teenboy with the unique title Twinkalicious 2. All the models in what ended up being a hot little porn flick were new to me … and in particular, a couple of the young cast members struck me as being pretty hot stuff on film – one of them a long, lean and very cute boy-toy by the name of Kayden Daniels. It took awhile for Kayden and I to coordinate schedules for an interview, but the Florida resident proved to be more than worth the wait; a very charming subject, his maturity belying his twenty-one years.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Daniels’ home life growing up wasn’t always ideal, but it gave him the strong foundation he needed to make him the man he is today. “It was tough, growing up,” he admits. “My father died when I was ten, so it’s my stepdad who’s been there most of my life. With six kids in the family, we never had much – but my parents always did what they could. We might have never had brand-name food or clothing, but we were never hungry, and always had clothes and a roof over our heads.”

It was a childhood that had Kayden dealing with the realities of life early on – like his attraction for other boys, even though Kayden dated the same girl from second through eighth grades, before finally coming out to her (“I really liked her,” says Daniels, “but the whole time we were together I had the biggest crush on her brother.”) Daniels first sexual experience with another boy came at age thirteen, when he and a friend shared more than just a paper route together:

“I used to walk with my friend to deliver papers; one Sunday, we decided to sneak into the pool area of a Doubletree hotel that was on the paper route – and found a maid’s cart with a master key. We snuck into one of the rooms with it that day … and afterward, it became sort of a ritual, the two of us sneaking into various rooms to have sex.” When asked if he still keeps in contact with his teenaged sex-buddy, Kayden sort of laughs – but you can hear a twinge of regret in his voice, as well. “No. The guy’s married now, and has children.” Daniels pauses before adding, “He was my best friend, back then.”

Kayden Daniels, indeed, seems to do many things the unconventional way. Even his entry into porn started off shakily, almost ending before it began. “A friend egged me on to do it,” Daniels recalls, humor in his voice. Helix Studios flew me out for a shoot, and I was so nervous – so scared – that once out there I made the owner of Helix, Keith Miller, fly me right back home again. I waited three months, then flew out again with my boyfriend (porn model Jacob Patrick; the two have been together for over three-and-a-half years now), and the first three scenes I ever did, we did together.” Daniels’ first film, Frat Boi Bareback 2, even got him spotlighted with his photo on the box cover – but the young porn star is quick to add that “I would absolutely never, ever bareback with anyone but my boyfriend. It’s the only reason I did the film – because my only scenes were with him – and the only barebacking I’ve ever done is with my boyfriend. I can’t stress that enough, and wouldn’t ever tell anyone to bareback in porn. I only did it because it was with my long-term boyfriend, someone I knew well enough to trust doing it with.”

It was only the beginning for the budding porn model, who admits to this day that he doesn’t consider his work … work. “I’ve never regretted it – I’m a hugely sexual person. To me it’s just fun – an experience.” And for being such a sexual young man, Daniels claims one simple, single, all-American fetish:

“I’ve got a big thing about underwear,” he admits. “I would rather do things with it, or through it, than being totally naked. I’m not the boxers type – am more into briefs, boxer-briefs, tighty-whities … that kind of thing. It’s probably my one and only fetish – but it’s a strong one. I really like underwear.”

But that’s only one entry on the list of Kayden Daniels’ favorites.

On-screen partner?

“Ross Michaels – he’s my best friend. We met on-set about a year ago, he lives in Indiana but we talk on the phone all the time. We even went to Las Vegas together and had a fake marriage ceremony, pledging ourselves to each other as best friends always; we even got matching tattoos.”

Wannabe on-screen partner?

(Without hesitation) “Brent Everett. You know, porn doesn’t even really do it for me anymore; I know too much about how films are made, and what goes on behind the scenes. But just watching him, I think his movies are hot. He’s probably the hottest guy in porn right now, to me – and I’ve never even met him … yet.”

Sexual position?

“I love hanging off the edge of a bed. I top a lot on camera, but in reality am a complete and total bottom.”

Turn-ons (and turn-offs) in men?

“I love great big eyes. Nice eyes – eyes that show a great personality. I know a lot of people say it, but looks really don’t matter that much to me. I don’t care what you look like so much, if you have a great personality. But I hate liars. Liars, drama queens, and mean people really turn me off. You could be the ugliest person on earth, but if you’ve got a great personality and are a good person, you have my attention.”

There’s really nothing that Daniels can think of, off-hand, that he’d reserve strictly for off-camera – the young hottie admits to being very experimental – though he does recall one fairly uncomfortable time on-set … something you wouldn’t necessarily expect a porn star to be uneasy with. “The one thing that comes to mind was when I was shooting in Vegas one time. The film I was doing, every scene sort of played on the other, and in the movie I was dating someone … and I was supposed to tell him I loved him, with real, heartfelt passion, the two of us kissing like boyfriends and everything – and I was uncomfortable with that. I only say ‘I love you’ – only kiss like that – with my boyfriend, so it was a weird experience.”

Hard to find – a 21-year-old in a loving relationship of almost four years, with the maturity and sincerity to want to reserve true intimacy only for his partner. But that’s Kayden Daniels – unconventional, unapologetic, and upbeat about his future. Keeping life in correct perspective, thanks to the help of …

“My biggest inspiration – my mom. There’s nothing I can’t tell her, nothing I can’t go to her with. The biggest thing she’s taught me is that you don’t have to be the product of your environment; after all she’s been through, all she’s overcome, she’s proven that. I thought, at first, about hiding what I did from my friend and family – but my biggest fear would then be losing their trust forever, if they found out. So yeah, they all know. I’m very upfront about myself and my work.”

It’s work that he doesn’t want to continue with forever, though. “I want to retire from porn within the next five years, but other than that I hope to still be with my boyfriend – still owning my own company. I’m not like a lot of gay guys my age; I don’t drink, I don’t do drugs, I don’t even go out to the clubs. I’m settled down. I even work for myself – started my own car detailing business two years ago, and it’s going well. Porn hasn’t changed me, I’m the same person I’ve always been … probably because I’ve learned to keep my porn life separate from my real life; have learned to wear two separate hats.”

Daniels even takes obsessive fans in stride. “I love my fans, in general they’re great. I’ve had many of them find out my real name, even my cell number or address; just the other day, I received an edible bouquet at my house, a gift from a fan. I’ve only had one problem with a stalker, a guy in his 60’s named Mike who just followed me everywhere I went; where I showed up, he showed up. It got creepy when he started talking about us moving in together, him wanting my boyfriend gone so I could be with him. I finally had to get a restraining order filed against the guy, and – thankfully – haven’t heard from him since.”

Just one of the quirks, as opposed to perks, of life for a cute, boyish-looking porn star. It’s not a career – even short-term – for just anyone, but for those determined to follow their dicks into the industry, Kayden Daniels’ advice for up-and-cummers is heartfelt, forcefully given, and a realistic (would you expect anything else from Daniels?) warning for the naïve:

“It doesn’t matter what they say they’ll pay you … how much protection they’ll give you … never, ever do bareback. Also always demand to see tests – never take anyone at their word that they’re clean. Don’t trust any company, period – always wear protection, get tested regularly, and make sure to see recent tests of anyone on-set that you’re going to be with. Stay true to yourself, and never become who you are as a porn star; don’t lose yourself in that persona, because it’s not real.”

Real words from a very real man, wise beyond his 21 years. But keepin’ it real is what Daniels is all about – and hopefully, it always will be. He’s real sweet, real cute, real smart … and a real pleasure to know.

SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY

Frat Boi Bareback II, Twink Playmates, Twinkalicious 2, Afton Nills' Casting for Stars 1

www.myspace.com/kayden_danials

DOMINIC PACIFICO: The Man Behind the Sex

DOMINIC PACIFICO
I often go by first impressions when interviewing someone, at least as far as personality and attitude go, and the first impression I got of Dominic Pacifico can be summed up in one word: machismo. He's one of those guys, you just can't quite read him – know what really goes on in his head – and I think Dominic likes it that way. He's a pretty private person with a very public career – two, actually, with a third (bar owner) on the way – and I was very happy when the friendly, charming porn star/DJ/business owner took the time from his busy schedule to speak about his work, his life, and his sexual appetites.

Born in New Mexico, Dominic's childhood in the desolate southwest didn't leave much room for experimentation for a boy of eleven who already knew he was attracted to other boys. His first sexual experience, at the age of 13, involved a sleepover at a friend's house that started out as a group of friends hanging out … and ended up with just Pacifico and his friend, the kid throwing the party, in bed together. The two remain best friends to this day, some fifteen years later.

Showing some of the independent spirit Pacifico retains to this day, Dominic worked to get himself legally emancipated and living on his own by the age of 16 … in Florida no less, where a good-looking teenaged boy can find plenty of things – and men – to keep himself busy. Shortly thereafter, Dominic moved to San Francisco, where he resides to this day – a move that would change the direction of his life forever.

He was eighteen when he met Brian Mills – now a major player behind the porn industry giant known as Titan Media – who approached Dominic about doing some photo work for a website. This was Pacifico's intro to getting naked on-camera, and the shoots went really well – but it would be another eight years before Pacifico ran into Mills again. By now, Mills was one of the owners of Titan, a big shot in the business who remembered the young Dominic and put him into a couple of films doing solo scenes. This Pacifico credits, to this day, with giving him ability to get comfortable being sexual on-camera – giving him the foundation to go hardcore in films soon after.

Now officially a porn star (he even lauds it with his DJ career, donning himself with the name "DJ Pornstar"), Dominic admits to still being "definitely sexual off-camera – but when I'm working, it IS work. I'm very professional and serious on-set; very focused. I'm regularly tested, and when paired off with a partner I like to know he has the same status."

When asked what role he likes to take on sexually, when on-screen, Dominic stresses that being dominant is what he likes best (and you can tell – even in his volcanic scene in Greased, in which he bottoms, Pacifico doesn't go quietly; he's a real sexual powderkeg on camera, seemingly always ready to go off … and a real pleasure to watch). He does, however, lament the current status of a lot of films in the business right now. "I want to do something a little more … theatrical," he admits openly. "More progressive. There are just so many military scenes ... leather scenes … bedroom scenes, etc., that you can do, before it gets redundant. I want to work with someone more creative. Do something different, outside the norm."

But not too far outside. When asked if there is anything he's refused to do in a film, without hesitation Pacifico confides, "Yes. (Name of company) asked me to fist an HIV-positive guy who was in his forties for a scene; wanted someone who could get his arm up the guy all the way to the elbow – and I just wasn't up for that. It wasn't a good match physically, plus the guy was positive – and they were just looking for anyone to do it. I don't put down anyone into that, but it's an extreme fetish that I'm just not into. The company's never approached me about working for them again, either. I regretted my decision at first, needing the work, but then other things started coming along."

And speaking of being a good match … for this sultry, sexy porn model, you'd really better have your stuff together if you want to get his attention. "Masculine, well-toned men are definitely a preference," Dominic admits. "I'm not into sloppy, thrown together guys. A good personality – a good persona – is important, too." And while Dominic adds that he can be a romantic at heart – admitting his belief in love and relationships over just casual sex – Mr. DJ Pornstar remains mum on the status of his own love life, saying "I just find that some things in my life, I prefer to keep private." Assuming this means there's a man in his life, one can only sigh with envy at the boyfriend's good fortune.

Getting back to sex, Pacifico admits his favorite position is "Reverse cowboy – because it's fun, playful, and hits the g-spot really good." When asked who his favorite on-screen sex partner has been so far, it only takes a few seconds' thought before Dominic comes up with "Vance Winters. He's definitely a good performer with a positive, upbeat attitude. Very quick, fast-moving, too – a real professional. I liked that."

Pacifico has a bit more trouble thinking of the ideal partner he has yet to work with – but would love to – when suddenly he comes up with new Raging Stallion exclusive RJ Danvers as the man he'd most like to bed on-screen right now. "He's just a great guy," Dominic says enthusiastically. And while, on a personal note, Pacifico states he's "pretty vanilla, but with a wild streak once in awhile" in between the sheets at home, the porn model admits he's definitely an exhibitionist … but can think of nothing else, by way of kink or fetishes, that he's really into – sexual a human being as he can be. Pretty vanilla talk, indeed, for a man who can burn up the screen sexually like few others of his caliber can – though Dominic admits that "while I've pretty much stayed the same guy sexually … watching porn, now, doesn't do what it used to for me. I see the work in it now."

He freely admits loving his fans, saying they're the best. "It's a clear acknowledgment, when fans hit me up on MySpace, and I have fans who regularly come out to the clubs to see me as DJ Pornstar. I did have one guy who was always showing up – trying to grab me, touch me, pull on me, and he even asked me to marry him. That was weird, but overall my fans are great to me."

On a personal level, Dominic stresses that his friends and family – all of whom know about his porn career – remain his main motivation today, in particular crediting his mother as "a huge inspiration for my work ethic – she's the hardest-working woman I know." DJ-turned-porn star-turned-mainstream actor Niki Belucci was the inspiration behind Pacifico's decision to become a DJ – a career he hopes to continue with in the foreseeable future; a future Dominic is building for himself, one brick at a time.

"What most people don't know about me is that I'm clean and sober; I don't drink, don't do drugs, and don't smoke. I'm also a business owner – I'm opening up a wine bar – as well as a DJ and producer, along with being a porn model. I'd also like to get into radio someday. But for now I've invested the money I've made, looking to my future – and in five years' time, ideally I hope to find myself at the end of my porn career and moving into the next phase of my life – which, hopefully, includes a house, a dog, and a husband."

A strong man through and through, with a good head on his shoulders – especially for someone working in an industry that often chews up and spits out its young models left and right. So it seems fitting to end the interview with Pacifico's own insights on the industry – his advice for any young buck considering a possible career in porn today:

"Do some research, decide what kind of work you want to do – and then set a standard for yourself, " he says. "Don't let yourself get talked into anything – do only what you want to do. When I turned down that fisting job, I really regretted it at the time, thinking I might never work again – but at it happened, turning it down opened a lot of doors for me. You can make money in this industry, if you're young and good-looking – so let something go if it's not right for you, because something else will come along."

A man of principles, advocating the same for those coming up behind him. A true professional, serious to the core about his life and work, and determined to make both a success. That's Dominic Pacifico.

SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY
Grunts, Grunts: Misconduct, Greased, Workin' Hard, Mirage, Arcade on Route 9
www.myspace.com/dominicpacifico
www.djpornstar.com

ADEN & JORDAN JARIC: The Men Behind the Sex

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DVD Review - SURUBA: AZUL

SURUBA: AZUL

2008

Studio: AMG Brasil

Director: Dennis Bell

Stars: Lucas Lucky, Roger Carneiro, Leonardo Reis, Rick Garcia, Will Castelo, Jonny Saullo, Jeff Silva, Jack Benelli, Diego Fontinelle, and Alex Prias

****

I was trying to think of maybe two words that would sum up how I felt about this movie, but the ones that fit best – holy crap – just, somehow, didn’t seem to explain it enough. If you loved AMG Brasil’s last release, Carnaval (which I did, giving it four stars), this one may just send you into orbit. Director Dennis Bell has crafted perhaps the bluest “blue movie” ever – and populated it with some of Brazil’s sexiest, most sensual men, as well.

“Azul” is, of course, “blue” in Portuguese – and visually this film is stunning in its use of the color, especially in scene one (you won’t see water, or a sky, more blue than you do here) – which opens with coverman Lucas Lucky (AMG Brasil’s latest goldmine of a find), as he sits on top of a horizontal shelf that serves as a fountain, with water spilling into the small, shallow pool below. In that pool, curly-haired bronzed youngster Leonardo Reis is standing halfway in the water, showing his best and most attentive oral love to the macho Alex Prias, who watches Reis service him. The two eventually move toward Lucky, who jumps down into the shallow pool with them so that Leo can show both men his skills …

Before the scene fades to another, in-ground pool – where a tanned, young Brazilian bodybuilder, Jonny Saullo, is receiving similar lovin’ from the leaner, equally cute Jack Benelli … as, nearby, another pair of brown Brazilian boys watch them from deck chairs at the other end of the pool. The rough and ready Saullo proves he can do some slurpin’ on Jack as well – who proves to be quite the hardcore boy, as his fingers tighten in Saullo’s hair and he gets rough with the bigger dude … but again, a soft, bluish fade takes us back to the shallow pool from scene one – where now, under the waterfall coming down from the shelf above them, young, dark hunk Diego Fontinelle shows Leonardo Reis the fine art of doing your man doggie-style – both young men half-submerged in the water, even as Diego proves relentless on poor Leo’s behind. Again, no money shots or finishing off of the guys … though the scene is just breathtaking to look at on several levels …

Before this scene fades and oh my GOD was I not prepared for the foursome that follows. Young beauty Rick Garcia, along with the bald and sexy Jeff Silva – who flip-flopped each other deliciously in Carnaval – both prove bionic bottoms here, in a scene back at the in-ground pool. Their topmen – young, adorable and aggressive horndog Roger Carneiro (Silva) and handsome bronzed sex machine Will Castelo (Garcia) – make up the perfect quartet, with the foursome paired up and going at it like rabbits at poolside, Castelo’s feet dangling in the water. Carneiro – with the face and voice of a boy, though 150% M-A-N otherwise – cusses sexily in Portuguese and kisses Rick Garcia passionately, even as he takes possession of Silva’s hind quarters – and if you can hang on, not only are switch-ups in store here, but so is a nice, four-man chain-gang plunge, the guys standing up in the pool, which shows ya gotta be at least somewhat versatile to be in an AMG Brasil film. I don’t wanna give anymore away, but the scene is a mindblower, big time – especially the end, which I needed about half a box of tissue for. Worth buying the film for alone.

But “suruba” is Portuguese for “orgy” – and the last 30 minutes of the film bring together seven of the ten cast members, who make the “suruba” come vividly to life. Again, to describe it would take away from it – but in the gorgeous, blue wading pool, know that you can expect anything and everything from these brown-skinned beauties of Brazil – as things get fast and furious, in and out of the water.

I loved this film. It’s beautifully shot, packed with amazing men, and fully lives up to both the promise of its title and the threat of its series name. Another four-star entry from AMG Brasil that I’d give a five if I was allowed – and a must for any lover of the amazing boys from Brazil. Truly beautiful to look at … let alone do anything else to!

You can get your copy of Suruba: Azul directly from AMG Brasil at http://www.amgbrasil.com/. A truly hot - okay, scorching film - for any lover of the beauty of Brazilian men ... not to mention three-ways, four-ways, and the seven-many orgy!

DVD Review - CHAINSAW

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