Manuel Ferrara

About

Manuel Jeannin (French: [manɥɛl ʒanɛ̃]; born 1 November 1975), known professionally as Manuel Ferrara, is a French adult entertainer and director.
One of the leading actors in the porn industry, Ferrara has won over 64 adult industry awards including six AVN Awards as Male Performer of the Year—the record for the accolade, and was inducted into the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame.

== Early life ==
Ferrara was born in Le Raincy, France, and raised in nearby Gagny. He was born to a French father and a Spanish mother. His father was an electrician, and his mother was a cleaning lady who had immigrated to France. His father died when Ferrara was 17. Manuel studied to become a P.E. teacher.

== Career ==
Ferrara shot his first hardcore scene in 1997 during his studies, after answering an ad in a French pornographic magazine. He then started a career as a professional porn actor, appearing in various French and European productions. He chose the stage name Manuel Ferrara because of his passing resemblance to boxer-turned-actor Stéphane Ferrara.
Ferrara became a protégé of Rocco Siffredi, who recommended him for a role in John Stagliano’s Fashionistas in which he made his American debut. In 2002…