Marina Ann Hantzis (born March 14, 1988), known professionally as Sasha Grey, is an American actress, model, writer, musician, and former pornographic actress. Grey began her acting career in the pornographic film industry, winning 15 awards for her work between 2007 and 2010, including the AVN Award for Female Performer of the Year in 2008. Grey was a co-founder, singer, and writer of aTelecine, an industrial music band. She is the author of trilogy of novels and also writes, directs, and co-produces films and music videos.