But… You know, in porn you take on a fake name, a fake persona… Is it possible to separate the two guys living in one?
I can …..but it is not for everyone. I try to keep it simple.
How so?
In my mind porn is a job that I get paid well and I’m decent at it to make a living so a matter of finding the balance and always have goals because after you been in the industry for seven years is not just about fucking the next 18 year old or big porn star. It’s a cliche, but it works.
I already know that Karlo, the porn performer, is an alpha. But the real one is a friendly giant. What are the other traits you could mention?
I follow politics, I have 37 audio books on my phone I like to listen to. Majority on self improvement and science fiction. I’m also a gym rat that plays lots of basketball. I am not too sexual at home. Actually I am pretty fucking boring. But I’m OK with that.
Are you single?
I’m married.
Married with kids and dogs like in the movies?
Lol No, just married and with a sharpie called Sosa.
Is your wife from the industry?
Yes. Amy Anderssen. We’ve been together for three years now.
I am sure I saw you on an episode of a reality TV show once. Correct if I am wrong…
Correct . I did Millionaire Matchmaker Sons of Anarchy. My old agent when I first moved to Los Angeles got me those gigs.
Karlos was also a contestant on MTV’s Thressome
That was you you on the show or Karlo Karrera?
No that was me as Mario (his real first name). I made it to the final two on MMM season 6 then they wanted to bring me back so I could say at the reunion live show show that I was actually a porn star now. The day before I called them and said I was not comfortable yet to do it on national TV. But now I wish I would have done it.
Wait. You refused to get back on the show?
Yes, I did.
I’m doing my research here, but just to make it simple: what is the show about, what did you do there and what did you get from the experience
The show is about dating . They get two millionaires and 60 possible dates. They narrow it down based on what the millionaire wants in a man or woman. I was one of the 60 and the girl liked me is that simple I thought it was cool.
You said you should have done it again. Would you do another reality TV show?
Maybe. If it makes sense. I got asked to be on The Bachelor contestant like a week ago.
Did they know you are actually a porn star during the casting process?
No. The person that asked me has no idea I’m an adult actor so for that particular show it would not work my brother.
Why don’t you try on Survivor, Big Brother or even The Amazing Race? I think you have what it takes…
Honestly, I’m very busy with life right now. It would probably be a great experience. I like fame in a way, but on my terms I rarely go out . Putting myself out there is just something I’m OK not having being a porn star. However, even though porn is very mainstream these days I’ll wait my turn.
You think porn has become mainstream?
Absolutely. Porn is everywhere. Women watch tons of porn and now it is tangled with social media and such, and people are way more accepting of porn. It is not a taboo like before
You have done two gay scenes in the past back when you started. Do you feel comfortable enough to talk about it?
It’s fine. I did one movie and two parts. I don’t have to explain my sexual preferences. I’m a straight man. I tried it on set while was getting paid but it was not me so I moved on.
Would you do it again for a good money?
I’m not attracted to men or masculinity in any way. So it would be very difficult to put a $ number. It can come across as dismissive but you try a drug you hate and you’d never do it again.
That statement can come off kind of homophobic…
Well, the point is that I moved on and sometimes people don’t like my response because it’s a simple one. You hear stories of other guys that did the same thing and they struggle big time explaining that because they are insecure or whatever.
… Which is not your case.
Right. I did the movie, they were very professional, they treated me with respect. That’s it. I could tell you a million excuses about that such as “It was the money”, or “I was tricked”, but whatever I’d say those are not the truth. The most honest answer is what I said before, it was what it was and now I’m better for it. I love all my fans, gay and straight, it doesn’t really matter.