Brittni De La Mora (née Ruiz; born 1 April 1987) is an American pastor, and former pornographic film actress who performed under the name Jenna Presley.[4][1] Having founded the Love Always Ministries alongside her husband, she has subsequently become an outspoken critic of pornography.[5]
Brittni De La Mora | |
|---|---|
 De La Mora c. 2010 | |
| Born | 1 April 1987 [3] [better source needed] |
| Other names | Jenna Presley |
| Spouse |
Richard De La Mora (m. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | Love Always Ministries |
Career
editPornography
editWhile in college and working at a Santa Barbara strip club, a few producers asked Ruiz if she was interested in making "romance movies".[4] Ruiz entered the adult film industry in September 2005 when she was 18 years old under the name Jenna Presley.[2] In 2010, she was named by Maxim as one of the 12 top female stars in porn.[6][page needed] Complex ranked her 17th on its list of "The Top 100 Hottest Porn Stars (Right Now)" in 2011.[7]
During her time in the adult film industry, Presley used crystal meth, heroin, and cocaine (to try to lose weight), as well as ecstasy and oxycontin.[2] She witnessed her boyfriend being fatally-stabbed by a motorcycle gang.[4]
After three years in the industry, Ruiz's grandparents took her to the Rock Church in San Diego, where "she raised her hand to receive Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior" after hearing a sermon by preacher Miles McPherson.[8] Further inspired by Rachel Collins, a Christian pastor at XXX Church, Ruiz left the adult film industry in December 2012 after she completed her last scene in Las Vegas.[2][9]
Ministry
editIn a 2013 interview, Ruiz discussed a book in the making about her past struggles with drugs in the industry and about her new faith in Christianity.[10] In August 2013, she appeared on The View with Craig Gross, pastor of the Triple X Church, to discuss her conversion to Christianity.[1]
After leaving the pornography industry, she preached at Cornerstone Church of San Diego.[11]
In 2016, Ruiz married Richard De La Mora, a pastor at Cornerstone Church.[11] In 2020, the couple founded Love Always Ministries.[12]
Awards
edit- 2006 NightMoves Award – Best New Starlet (Fan's Choice)[13]
References
edit- ^ a b c Petersen, Sarah (August 7, 2013). "Former porn star Brittni Ruiz and her pastor appear on 'The View'". Deseret News. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "X-Rated High". Drugs, Inc (video). Series 7. Episode 3. September 30, 2015. National Geographic Channel. Archived from the original on October 8, 2015.[time needed]
- ^ De La Mora, Brittni (April 2, 2024). "This is 37 born in 87!". Instagram. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c Reid, Michael D. (May 5, 2016). "The woman who rejected porn for God". Times Colonist. Victoria, B.C. ISSN 0839-427X. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ "About Brittni De La Mora". YouTube. April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Anselmi, Eduardo (June 2010). "The dirty dozen". Maxim. ISSN 1092-9789.
- ^ Cantor, Paul (July 11, 2011). "The Top 100 Hottest Porn Stars (Right Now) | 17. Jenna Presley". Complex. Archived from the original on February 7, 2015.
- ^ Ellis, Mark (October 26, 2013). "Pornstar Jenna Presley finds Jesus". Christian Daily News. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
- ^ Noske, Lauren Leigh (July 12, 2013). "Jenna Presley Retires from Porn Industry, Found New Life in Christ". The Gospel Herald. Mountain View, Calif. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
- ^ Miller, Carmen (August 22, 2013). "From Porn to the Cross: An Interview with Brittni Ruiz". Whole Magazine. Archived from the original on November 11, 2014.
- ^ a b Carey, Alexis (July 19, 2019). "Former adult star Brittni De La Mora's dramatic career move". News.com.au. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ Quintanilla, Milton (September 17, 2021). "Ex-Pornstar Brittni De La Mora Highlights the Importance of Bold Prayer". ChristianHeadlines.com.
- ^ Dirty Bob (October 9, 2006). "2006 Nightmoves Award Winners Announced". Adult Video News. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
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