- Born: September 9
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Franco Trentalance Porn Star Biography
Franco Trentalance was working as a bartender at a resort prior to entering adult entertainment. He began appearing in XXX movies in 1998 when he was 31 years old. Since his debut in porn, Trentalance has gone on to perform in more than 300 movies and continues to be in great demand in both American and European productions. He has worked with many of the industry's finest production companies, including Private, ATV, Pleasure Productions, Mario Salieri Entertainment Group, and many more.
Foreign and American Films
Having begun his career in adult films working for foreign production companies, a large portion of his filmography is foreign films. Notable foreign films include Incarico Speciale (Geo Media), Maske der Lust (Multi Media Verlag), Quei Perfetti Ragazzi (Piston Exclusive), and Storie di Famiglie Modello 3 (FM Video). Of course, Trentalance also appeared in several American productions, as well. Notable American titles include Anal Aristocrats 1 (Pulse Distribution), Cathouse '45 (Vivid), Euro Sluts 3: Passion (Hustler Video), and Voodoo Sex Dolls (Private).
Mainstream Media
In addition to his acting career in adult entertainment, Trentalance has crossed over into mainstream media by participating in television shows of various kinds as well as mainstream movies. In 2005, Trentalance starred in the comedy film Uncut by director Jonathan Zarantonello. The film was presented at film festivals around the world. He has appeared a number of times on the Italian television show Maurizio Costanzo Show. In 2008, Trentalance participated in a reality show called The Mole. He has been a guest on radio shows such as Radio Monte Carlo, Radio 105, and Radio DeeJay. He has been interviewed by magazines such as Vanity Fair, Panorama, Jack, and many more. He released his book titled Handle with Care in 2009, and then in 2015 released a second book, Three Days of Night, co-written with journalist Gianluca Versace. In 2018, a man posed as Franco Trentalance online to engage in an online sexual relationship with American showgirl Justine Mattera. The man was charged with committing attempted extortion in Corte d'Appello di Milano, in Italy.
Porn Awards
- 2004 Best Actor European (Erotic Festival, Prague)
- 2004 Best Actor Italian (Fair Delta of Venus, Milan)
- 2004 Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Festival de l'Erotisme, Brussels)
- 2005 Best Actor European (Salon Erotica, Torino)
- 2005 Best Actor foreign (Festival of Prague)
- 2006 Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Fair Delta of Venus)
- 2006 Best Actor Italian (Prize of the Press)
- 2006 Best Italian Performer (Festival of Brussels)
- 2007 Best Director Emerging (Automotive Journalists' Award)
- 2007 Best Actor Italian (Sex Gold Bergamo Award)
- 2007 Ten years of Career (Misex)
- 2008 Best Actor / Director Italian (Prize of the Press)
- 2008 Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Eros Premium Expo, Bucharest)
- 2009 Best Testimonial Industry Hard in Europe (Misex)
- 2009 Best Actor (Bergamosex)
- 2009 Best Actor Italian (Prize Hotnews Magazine)
- 2010 Award in Erotic Male (Expo Erotik Pisa)
- 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award (BMB Film Festival IV edition) Milan
- 2012 Best Testimonial Hard Italian (Actually Sex-Mazoom Entertainment)
- 2012 Best Actor TV Channel Hard (Actually Sex-Mazoom Entertainment)
- 2014 Personality of the Year (Award Hard Tv Channel)
- 2014 Best Professional Italian (1st Gardasex Award)
- 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award (Bergamo Sex Gold)