Sasha Grey | Evolution From Pornstar to Top American Actress

         Marina Ann Hantzis commonly known as Sasha Grey in the porn industry took an U turn from the porn career to become an mainstream actress and model. She has also widen her career to music and being an author.

Sasha was born in California in a mediocre family background. Her father was a mechanic. She was raised in Catholics Faith. After her parents divorced she moved on with her mother. Sasha's Parents were never not happy with her involvement in the adult industry.

Her name "Sasha Grey" was derived from two different origins. The word "Sasha' was derived from Sascha Konietzko of band KMFDM and "Grey" was from 'The Picture of Dorian Grey"  by Oscar Wilde.

Her porn career began with her boyfriend who introduced her to a new world of bondage, anal and rough sex. She loved hardcore and encouraged him to try out new ways of having rough sex. Her boyfriend also introduced her to watch porn as couple and to try them out in real life. From there on she chooses her career as pornstar, which made her filthy rich and famous. 

Just after turning eighteen she joined the porn industry. Her first film "Fashionista Safado: The Challenge" was opposite John Stagliano, a legendary Pornstar. The film was an instant success and Sasha Grey became as household name overnight.

In 2009, She was voted number #1 on Genesis magazine of it "Porn's Hot 100" issue.

She was also awarded "Best Oral Sex Scene" and "Best Female Performer of the Year" for her outstanding performances.

Sasha Grey's Bio:

Birth Name       :  Marina Ann Hantzis

Born                 :  March 14, 1988

Age                  :  30 years

Sex                  :  Female

Birth Place     :  North Highlands, California, U.S.

Height              :  5'7"  (170cm)

Weight             :  52kg

BoyFriend      :  Ian Cinnamon

Measurement :  34B-26-35

Sex Orientation : Bisexual

Hair Color      :  Dark Brown

Eye Color          :  Hazel

Body shape       :  Hourglass

Nationality        :  American

Ethinicity       :  White

Lesbian             :  Yes

Net Worth         :  $3 Million

Horoscope      :  Pisces

Distinctive Features : Silver thumb ring, Smirk-like smile

In 2011, she through her Facebook post announced her retirement from the porn industry saying, “I genuinely feel I accomplished everything I could as a performer.”

She has also modelled for french fashion designer Max Azria's ready to wear line Manoukian, Italian footwear brand Forfex for an international campaign and American Apparel.She has appeared in Playboy twice, first in Dec 2009 and then as cover feature in Oct 2010.

Sasha Grey performed over 300 adult films and as been directors to some. Her mainstream crossover begin with music video Superchrist by the Smashing Pumpkins. Later on she appeared in episode of James Gunn's PG porn with James Gunn. She played a leading role in her breakthrough film"The Girlfriend Experience" as "Chelsea as escort.

Greys first photo book, Neü Sex was released on Mar '11.