An Interview with Gina Carrera

I recently caught up with Gina Carrera after a reader requested information about her. I found that she is now going by Julie Winchester, which is her real name, and runs her own website JulieWinchester.com . Julie, always known for her athletic build, still has it going on these days and I would highly recommend her site to any serious fan. Julie was gracious enough to answer all of my questions and I really appreciate her willingness to be interviewed.

Where were you born and where did you grow up?

I was born in Ft. Worth, Texas, I only stayed there a short time until my mother took my sister and I and got out of Texas and took us to Oregon, and from there Arizona, so of course I grew up a little in all these places, eventually we moved to LA and I felt like this was the place I really belonged so much excitement and glamour etc. I was about 13 when I first got my taste of LA, we stayed for several years

What was your early childhood like?

My early childhood consisted of lots of chaos and moving around my mother always on the hunt for the right husband (she finally found him, THANK GOD)

When did you lose your virginity? Who was it with?

I lost my virginity at 16, I had done the usual fooling around before that but I had met this older guy at an under age club and I thought he should be the one, It wasn’t anything special, I remember he was missing a finger, I know this isn’t relevant but since I’m taking a walk down memory lane it’s all coming back, the funny part is he has turned out to be a VERY well known plastic surgeon here in Los Angeles I’ve seen him on many TV shows

Did you hold any other jobs before your career as an adult entertainer?

I dropped out of high school in my sophomore year I was told if I was going to do that I would have to get a job, I did, I worked at a cleaners, fast food places an apt operator, a lot of small time stuff.

How did you first become involved with adult entertainment?

I met a guy I really liked and moved in with him, he lived on the beach in Santa Monica CA. He was my boss at a copy place I was working, I quit and he took care of me for awhile, I got restless I mean, how many days can you go to the beach and that’s all.. He had several men’s magazines in his closet and while he was at work I would look at them and get very excited, I loved the pictures I loved how they made me feel, I loved how wet they made me when I would look at them, it was a turning point in my life for sure!! I got a local newspaper and found an ad for nude models wanted, I called the guy he came out to our apt. took several pictures and submitted me for many jobs, I got most of them, that photographer became a very good friend of mine and I eventually left my boyfriend and moved in with him, it wasn’t a love thing but we did fool around sexually, I wouldn’t let him fuck me but he would masturbate me all the time!!

So did the second guy get you into the film business as well?

I got sick of him, and found World modeling Agency, booked many more jobs, men’s magazines mostly at that time I wasn’t interested in doing Porn, I had been shot too many times and there wasn’t that much print work I hadn’t done. I got used to having a lot of cash and Jim South the top porn agent then, and now I believe, asked if I would be willing to do something called a loop, I struggled big time but decided to do it, it was brutal for me, but I got through it I felt very sleazy, once the word got out I got offered several starring roles and began to really make a name for myself, and I got a lot more comfortable with my sexuality and being in front of the camera.

What was the first porn film you appeared in?

Stiff competition was my first starring role.

How many films did you appear in?

I probably made close to 100 movies, a lot of just scenes in most of them.

Have you ever watched yourself?

I had never viewed my own movies until years later, I get a kick out of watching them sometimes, I did some really silly roles, some hot and some not!!

How long were you active in the adult film business?

Despite what some might say my career was only about 2 years long in porn.

Why did you leave the porn industry?

I left porn because I met someone that I fell in love with and he would have no part of that part of my life. I was more than happy to leave porn behind.

What did you do after you left the industry?

I began to strip at bachelor parties and made a lot of cash doing that as well.

You have also been involved with female wrestling. How did you get involved with that?

I started the wrestling at the same time, the lady that owned the company I worked for called ” BODY LANGUAGE” also wanted to start a female wrestling company we did and today she owns and operates Double Trouble Productions, who I still work for to this day.

You did a lot of fetish stuff after leaving the industry as well. Tell us about that.

All of the other fetish stuff I was doing in the meantime, lots of bondage, foot fetish, tickling, peeing, pussy fighting, yes I said pussy fighting. You name it I’ve probably done it. I really enjoy most of the fetish work I do it’s a lot more creative than just fucking.

You offer a lot of different services on your website. What are some of the things you offer to your fans?
I do do private sessions as well as custom videos for my fans. I do have a site to view for free juliewinchester.com (my real name), and I’m working on building ginacarrera.com, where you can see all my work, fetish, single masturbation, and some guy girl interaction, trust me there’s lots to have fun with, this should be up and running by next month early April.

So in a sense you never really quit doing porn? How much longer do you plan on entertaining?

I’ve never left the adult business just mixed things up a lot and I’ve enjoyed every minute and hope to be around it for a couple of more years at least.

How old are you now and how do you keep in such great shape?

I am 44, I work out everyday and live a healthy lifestyle.

Still sexy at 44?

I’m still a very sexual woman and I always will be, but now it’s on my terms not some director’s.

What would you like to say to your fans?

I hope that you will visit me on my sites and let me know if you’d like to work with me (or) play, it’s been fun visiting the past and I hope that you have learned a little more about me, and most of all Thank you for being fans, I forgot to mention I did have a short stint in music, and made a CD that I’m very proud of , you can check that out on my site as well, Much Love!! Julie Winchester, AKA (Gina Carrera)