- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 14, 1949
- Place of Birth
- Seattle, Washington, USA
- Died
- November 3, 2014
Maria Tortuga
Maria Tortuga was born on September 14, 1949 in Seattle, Washington. Her mother was a member of the first Mexican folk dance company in the United States. Maria grew up in a family with three other siblings. Following graduation from high school Tortuga moved to California to pursue her interest in conceptual art. Maria studied with feminist artist Judy Chicago at the nonprofit arts and education center the Woman's Building in Los Angeles. In addition, Tortuga also studied both Spanish and flamenco dancing with renowned performer Roberto Amaral in the late 1970's as well as served as the flamenco soloist in the Layalina Folkloric Ensemble. After graduating with an MFA, Maria went on to work for many years as the principal designer at local carpet mills. Tortuga decided to supplement her income and express herself sexually by doing hardcore loops and modeling for assorted men's magazines …
Filmography
movieTawny Pearl Collection
2005 · (archive footage)
movieColleen Brennan Collection
2005 · (archive footage)
movieGolden Age of Porn: Annette Haven
2004
movieJohn Holmes: The Lost Tapes
2003 · (archive footage)
movieGinger Lynn & Company
1989 · (archive footage)
movieThe Vanessa Obsession
1987
movieTaxi Girls 2
1986 · The Maid
movieThe Sounds Of Sex
1986
movieVoyeur's Delight
1986 · (archive footage)
movieBisexual Fantasies
1986 · Vanessa
movieFor Services Rendered
1985 · Nocturna Vigil
movieSounds of Sex
1985 · Brunette
movieI Wanna Be Teased!
1984 · Tina
movieLove to Mother
1984 · Michelle
movieDeep Ghost
1984 · The Maid
movieHeat of the Moment
1984 · Jeep Thief
Cherry Ettes For Hire
movieCherry Ettes For Hire
1984
movieLet Me Tell Ya 'Bout White Chicks
1984
movieWhy Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
1983
movieA Lacy Affair
1983
movieNude Aerobics
1983
movieLoving Lesbos
1983
movieBad Girl
1983 · Maria
movieYoung and Restless
1983 · Jenny
movieBurning Desire
1983
moviePleasure Dome
1982 · Maria
movieInspirations
1982 · Piglette's Maid
movieLove Goddesses
1982
movieThe New Erotic Adventures of Casanova 2
1982 · Girl in the News
What Would Your Mother Say?
movieWhat Would Your Mother Say?
1982
movieIntimate Lessons
1982 · Monica Mock
movieForeplay
1982 · Social Worker
movieUndercovers
1982 · Third Girl on Couch (uncredited)
movieNever So Deep
1981 · Brandy Wine
movieSkintight
1981 · Maria
movieTrouble Down Below
1981 · Carol (uncredited)
moviePlato's: The Movie
1980 · Vicky
movieThe Satisfiers of Alpha Blue
1980 · Pregnancy Pass Girl / Orgy Girl
movieBallgame
1980 · The Beavers
movieThe Sensuous Detective
1980
movieWeekend Fantasy
1980 · Pussy
movieNight Flight
1980
Hot Love
movieHot Love
1980
movieJezebel
1979 · Gypsy
moviePink Champagne
1979 · Tap Dancer
movieFrat House
1979 · Wilcox' Daughter
Remember Connie
movieRemember Connie
1978
movieSusie's Bed
1978
movieCarnal Encounters of the Barest Kind
1978 · Brunette Frog