Kelly Shibari Up for BBW Performer of the Year at 2014 Fanny Awards

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.—Kelly Shibari, a multiple award-winning BBW adult star, is nominated for 2014 BBW Performer of the Year at the Fanny Awards. The accolade, dubbed “Whole Lotta Love,” is decided upon by fan votes and presented at the Exxxotica love and sex expo in Atlantic City.

Fans now have the opportunity to vote for the adult star here until April 12, when the winner will be selected.
 
The BBW performer, who  styles herself as a sexual figurehead for chubby Asian girls everywhere, was honored with Exxxotica’s inaugural “Whole Lotta Love” Fanny Award last year, and recently made pop culture media site Fleshbot’s Top Ten Crush Object List for 2013, which included adult performers Bonnie Rotten and Asa Akira, as well as mainstream icons Miley Cyrus, Tina Fey, Emily Ratajkowski and Lizzy Caplan.

“Thank you, Exxxotica and The Fannys, for allowing the fans a means to show their love, and for being open-minded and including such a wide variety of niche categorie,” Shibari said. “I am particularly thankful for The Fannys, for starting the trend for other award shows to consider BBW performers as a separate and unique niche. I am truly appreciative of my fans’ support, and on behalf of all plus size performers who love what we do, I thank them all for this nomination.”

Shibari’s performances this past year are an extension of her continued work in adult entertainment. From notable sex performances in Evil Angel’s Evil BBW Gold 1 and 2 and additional releases throughout the year, as well as a non-sex performance as the Japanese-speaking mother to Asa Akira in Wicked Pictures’ Summer Lovin', the Japanese performer with hazel green eyes has pushed the boundaries of acceptance beyond what mainstream adult consumers have been told was sexy.

Her performance in New Sensation’s Big Girls Are Sexy 4 received praise from critics, with XCritic reviewer Rob Perez writing, “Both performers should be lauded for an exceptional scene. [Director Eddie] Powell certainly saves the best for last … Kelly Shibari shows us why she’s been sweeping virtually every major BBW award with an incredible, sizzling scene with Ramon that ranks as one of the best performances of her career.” AdultDVDTalk reviewer Astroknight agreed, saying of the final scene in the DVD, “Finally, there’s Kelly, who's easily the highlight of this release. There's great chemistry … the action moves along at a very nice pace. They definitely end this movie on a high note and left me looking for more in the future from Kelly.”

Shibari recently wrapped principal photography on the first-ever sex education film for people of size, jessica drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex: Plus Size, a collaboration with Wicked Pictures and its contract star, writer, producer and director, jessica drake.

Shibari is passionate about introducing body positive messages into the media spotlight. Her article on plus size sexuality and pornography on Jane Pratt’s SAY MEDIA site, XOJane, was reportedly one of its most popular articles. Shibari currently co-hosts Blame It On Ginger, a live broadcast with adult industry legend Ginger Lynn, every Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. PST, broadcast on the SkidRowStudios Radio Network.

Awarded 2013 BBW Performer of the Year by both Exxxotica and the 21st Annual NightMoves Awards, Kelly Shibari is a prolific producer, director, writer and performer. Her self-titled, self-produced and self-marketed project, Kelly Shibari Is Overloaded, was nominated for AVN and XBIZ awards, as well as a Feminist Porn Award, and garnered a NightMoves Best BBW Release award.

Holding the honor of being the only plus-size performer ever molded for a Fleshlight, Shibari is currently the face of harness company SpareParts HardWear’s plus size line and spokesperson for Shibari Wands. A social media butterfly, she regularly chats with fans and industry peers via her accounts on Twitter and Facebook.

Exxxotica Atlantic City returns April 11-13 to the Trump Taj Mahal’s Mark Etess Arena. In addition to The Fannys, held April 12, the expo will feature adult stars, vendors, seminars, stage shows and more. For ticket information, visit ac.exxxoticaexpo.com.