LOS ANGELES—Alex The Benefit Monkey received the 2026 DSN Award for Best Director Series for Benefit Monkey.
The recognition comes at a defining moment for Alex, following the transformation of Benefit Monkey from a collective identity into a creator-led brand.
Known as the leading adult entertainment awards in Italy, the DSN Awards (Doppio Senso Night Awards) is often described as the Italian equivalent of the AVN Awards, celebrating excellence in the adult industry.
For Alex, receiving the award for Best Director Series represents far more than a professional achievement.
“Winning this award means a lot to me,” he said “Benefit Monkey changed enormously over the last years. The project evolved, the structure changed, and I personally changed too. Receiving this recognition for Best Director Series is incredibly meaningful because it celebrates not only the work itself, but the journey behind it.”
Alex also expressed deep gratitude toward the organization behind the event:
“A heartfelt thank you to the DSN Awards and especially to Massimo Bonera for creating and carrying forward such an important event for the industry. What DSN has built over the years is something genuinely valuable—a space where creators, performers, productions, and fans can come together and celebrate the work behind this world.”
The awards brought together some of the most recognizable names in international adult entertainment, with guests and performers from across Europe and the United States. Among those attending were Cherry Kiss, Thea Summers, Ella Reese, Leana Lovings, and Sophia Cruise, with major figures from the Italian scene and elsewhere.
For Alex, being recognized in such a setting makes the achievement even more special.
“Being part of an event surrounded by incredible talent—from Italian creators to major international names—makes this award even more meaningful. It’s inspiring, motivating, and honestly humbling.”
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