Kelly Shibari Nominated for Best Non-Sex Acting Performance at 2014 XBIZ Awards
Curvy Asian beauty Kelly Shibari has received nominations in two categories for the 2014 XBIZ Awards, held
at the Century Plaza
Hotel in Los Angeles, California on Friday, January 24. Shibari is up for Best Non-Sex Acting Performance, while
her movie, “Chubby Safari,” is nominated for Best Fetish Release.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by
an industry publication such as XBIZ,” says Kelly.
“This year has been simply amazing; branching out into non-sex acting roles and
continuing to produce films has been a part of my growth, and I have been
consistently humbled by the many opportunities that have been presented to me.
As a non-traditional performer in this industry, it’s a recognition that
certainly does not go unnoticed. Thank you, XBIZ, for these nominations.”
Her foray into non-parody, non-sex performing has
merited the plus size beauty her first Best
Non-Sex Acting Performance nomination, in Wicked Pictures’ Summer Loving. The film features
Asa Akira as the young, beautiful Keiko, who grows restless in her small town
existence, as she dreams of what’s beyond the town limits. When a drifter arrives in town, the
attraction is undeniable, much to the concern of her mother. As Asa’s single mother,
Kelly translated the script and presented dialogue in her native tongue for the
majority of the film under the direction of Barrett Blade. Of her performance,
film reviewer Dr Chauntelle raves, “Kelly Shibari, who speaks Japanese in the
film, is amazing. She adds depth and dimension to every project she touches.”
For more information on Summer Loving,
visit http://www.wickedb2b.com/
2013 also presented Kelly with the
opportunity to release content from her Feminist Porn Award winning site, PaddedKINK, in DVD format through
distributor Monarchy Distribution. Of the released titles of the year, her ode
to plus sized performers with “furry” and pet play fetishes, Chubby Safari, received a Fetish Release of the Year nomination. The DVD
features 4 scenes ranging from solo to large toys in various kink / fetish
scenarios, including puppy play, pony play, zentai, and more. For more information on Chubby Safari, visit http://www.exiledist.com/shop/
Awarded 2013
BBW Performer of the Year by both EXXXOTICA and the 21st Annual NightMoves
Awards, Kelly is a true Renaissance woman. Her self-titled, self-produced, and
self-marketed project, Kelly Shibari Is
Overloaded, was nominated for XBIZ and AVN awards, as well as a Feminist
Porn Award, and garnered a NightMoves Best BBW Release award.
As the only
plus-sized performer to ever be molded for a Fleshlight, and currently the
product model for the plus size offerings from harness company SpareParts
HardWear®, Kelly is also passionate about introducing body positive messages
into the media spotlight, and exploring the sexuality of people of size. Her
article on plus size sexuality and pornography on Jane Pratt’s SAY MEDIA site, xojane,
was one of its most popular articles. As a performer comfortable speaking to
groups about anti-bullying, plus size sexuality, and self-confidence, the
highly accessible porn star regularly chats with fans via her social media
accounts on Twitter and Facebook.
