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My Take
Gina Lynn, born Tanya Mercado in Mayagüez, interests me because of how she navigated two very different worlds. She reached the top of her field with an AVN Hall of Fame induction, yet she also broke into mainstream pop culture through Eminem's Superman video, a crossover few in her line of work ever manage. I respect that she didn't stay boxed in: model, performer, even director. Whatever moral lens people apply to her career, the agency and hustle are undeniable. I tend to judge people by their drive and self-direction rather than their job title, and on that count she earns respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gina Lynn
- Name (Japanese)
- ジーナ・リン
- Reading
- じーな・りん
- Born
- February 15, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Mayagüez, United States
- Height
- 157 cm
- Occupation
- pornographic actor / model / erotic photography model / film actor / film director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2010 AVN Hall of Fame
- 2012 Penthouse Pet
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gina Lynn born?
Born February 15, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Gina Lynn from?
Gina Lynn is from Mayagüez, United States.
What does Gina Lynn do?
Gina Lynn works as pornographic actor, model, erotic photography model, film actor, film director.
How tall is Gina Lynn?
Gina Lynn is 157 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.