Who is Tera Patrick? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Linda Ann Hopkins

Age: 48 Years, 48 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Evan Seinfeld (m. 2004–2009)

father: David Hopkins

American Women

Height: 1.77 m

U.S. State: Montana

Notable Alumni: Boise State University

Ancestry: Irish American, British American, Dutch American, Thai American

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education: Boise State University

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Is Tera Patrick still active in the adult film industry?

No, Tera Patrick retired from the adult film industry in 2008.
2

What are some popular movies or scenes featuring Tera Patrick?

Some popular movies featuring Tera Patrick include "Interactive Sex with Tera Patrick" and "Teradise Island."
3

Has Tera Patrick ventured into any other business ventures outside of adult entertainment?

Yes, Tera Patrick has ventured into various business ventures, including her own production company and a successful line of sex toys.
4

What are some interesting facts about Tera Patrick's career in the adult film industry?

Tera Patrick was the first Asian woman to win the AVN Female Performer of the Year award and was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2009.
5

How did Tera Patrick transition from adult film acting to other business opportunities?

Tera Patrick strategically built her personal brand and leveraged her popularity in the adult industry to launch successful ventures in mainstream entertainment and business.

Childhood & Early Life

Tera Patrick was born on July 25, 1976, to David Hopkins, an American Army doctor and a Thai mother. Her birth name is Linda Ann Hopkins but she chose Tera Patrick as her stage name. Her mother left for Thailand when Patrick was 10 years old, so she grew up in San Francisco with her father.

She moved to Tokyo to pursue modeling at the age of 14 under a contract with 'Morning Sun,' an international division of the prestigious 'Ford Modeling Agency.' During this time, Patrick became addicted to alcohol and substance abuse, and was subsequently sent back to the US by her agency for her addiction.

Tera Patrick earned an undergraduate degree in microbiology from the Boise State University. She is also a trained emergency medical technician from the American Institute of Health Technology.

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Career

Tera Patrick forayed into mainstream adult film industry, in 1999. She has featured in 118 adult films and modeled for almost every popular adult magazine. In 1999, she launched ‘The Tera Patrick Show,’an internet talk show featuring adult film stars and other people from the adult film industry to talk about the business.

Her popular appearances on TV include 'Last Call with Carson Daly,' 'Chelsea Lately,' 'The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch,' 'FOX News,' 'MSNBC,' and 'Telemundo.' She also featured in ‘Rock Star Wives,' the E! Channel series ‘True Hollywood Story’ alongside her then husband, Evan Seinfeld.

In 2010, she featured in the Indonesian horror film ‘Rintihan Kuntilanak Perawan’ (Moaning of Virgin Ghost), which marked her entry into mainstream movies. She also features as a playable character in 'Backyard Wrestling 2,' a popular video game.

She featured on both the US and the UK editions of the FHM magazine and other popular mainstream men’s magazines, such as Maxim Girls and Corpses. She was also associated with a successful feature column, where she offered advice on sexual matters, from 2003 to 2008, in the UK edition of FHM.

Patrick’s successful business ventures include 'Teravision INC,' 'The Tera Patrick Agency,' 'Mistress Couture' and 'TITS' brand. She has also launched herbal products for men and women, which go by the names Python and Naughty respectively. She runs her own store at EBay under the name ‘All Things Tera Patrick.'

Major Works

In 2001, she joined Salma Hayek at the Edwards Air Force Base, California, in an entertainment program organized for officers. She followed this up by presenting the second 'Empire Awards Show' in 2002. She became the masthead publisher of ‘Genesis’ in 2003.

In 2006, she ranked 57 in the list of ‘100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006’ supplement, published by FHM magazine.

In 2014, she featured in a few mainstream movies, including ‘Angel of Darkness: The Legend of Lilith.

In 2010, she published her memoir, which was co-authored by Carrie Borzillo and published by Penguin imprint Gotham Books. The memoir outlines her life’s journey as an adult film star in graphic detail.

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Awards & Achievements

Tera Patrick won the 'Best American Starlet' award at Hot d'Or Award in 2000, and followed it up with the 'Best New Starlet (Editor's Choice)' award at the 'Night Moves Award' the same year.

She grabbed the ‘Best American Actress’ award for ‘Forbidden Tales’ at the 2002 'Venus Awards' and 'Fan Favorite' award at the 'F.O.X.E' for three consecutive years from 2004 through 2006. She received the 'Best Female Starlet' award for 2007, 2008, and 2009 at the 'F.A.M.E' awards.

She received the 'Crossover Female Performer of the Year' at the 'Adam Film World Guide Award ceremony' and the 'Successful Performing Businesswoman of the Year (USA)' at the 'Eroticline Awards.' In 2009, she grabbed the 'ASACP Service Recognition Award' at the 'XBIZ Award' ceremony.

Personal Life

Tera Patrick married Evan Seinfeld in 2004 after a courtship of three years. Together they featured in five movies produced by Vivid Video and 10 movies produced by Teravision INC wherein Seinfeld was credited as Spyder Jonez. After her divorce with Seinfeld in 2009, she remains the single owner of Teravision INC.

Since 2010, Patrick is dating Tony Acosta, a popular special effects Hollywood artist, who has been associated with movies, such as ‘300’ and ‘Dawn of the Dead.' In 2012, she gave birth to their baby girl, Sophia Acosta. She lives in Los Angeles with Acosta, her daughter Sofia, and a pet dog Chopper.

Currently, she is working on her second novel (presumably a sequel to her first novel ‘Sinner Takes All’) and planning to venture into prospects of public speaking and education.

Humanitarian Work

She donates a part of the proceeds from her EBay store, ‘All Things Tera Patrick,’ to help combat human trafficking.

Facts About Tera Patrick

Tera Patrick has a successful mainstream acting career, with appearances in TV shows like "Son of the Beach" and movies like "Blades of Glory."

She is a savvy businesswoman who founded her own production company, Teravision, and a talent agency, Tera Vision Media.

Tera Patrick is a published author, having written a memoir titled "Sinner Takes All: A Memoir of Love and Porn."

She holds a black belt in martial arts and has competed in Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournaments.

Tera Patrick is an advocate for animal rights and supports various animal welfare organizations.

Tera Patrick Biography

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Is Tera Patrick still active in the adult film industry?

What are some popular movies or scenes featuring Tera Patrick?

Has Tera Patrick ventured into any other business ventures outside of adult entertainment?

What are some interesting facts about Tera Patrick's career in the adult film industry?

How did Tera Patrick transition from adult film acting to other business opportunities?