A creator of popular online content that many get into (and off of), Jason Luna entered the adult entertainment world for all the right reasons… but had to fight hard for his place there. Now, the sky is the limit for this multitalented performer!
Thotyssey: Hello Jason! Thanks so much for talking to us today! How is October treating you?
Jason Luna: Cold. I’m not ready for this!
Lol, I can’t imagine you in layers! Do you have any Halloween looks planned?
Right now, I have my go-to Bowser look. But I’m looking for another character I can easily rock. I’m going to a few events.
I know your role as a content creator and gogo dancer has taken you to all the hot spots across the country… I believe you were at Folsom and Market Days this year. Are those sexy festivals always fun, or do they feel like work sometimes?
I love big events like that. It’s a way for us to network with other content creators from everywhere. I always make sure that I balance both work and fun. But most of the time fun is my priority.
Any plans of traveling again soon?
I’m staying local for Halloween but I’m going to Puerto Vallarta the week before Thanksgiving to film.
Are you constantly researching new people to shoot scenes with, or does it all kinda fall into place by itself?
I consider myself very lucky. I am very thankful I get to attract a lot of content creators to film with. It really helps that I live in New York City; they all come here.
There’s no other way to say it, but I’m a fan! You always seem to be really enjoying yourself in your scenes. Is that great acting for the camera sometimes, or are you always totally into it?
Thank you! I came from a theater background, and I’ve always been taught not to act when you’re performing. Just be yourself. That’s pretty much what I do when I film. That’s why it’s really important for me to only film with guys that I’m attracted to and have good chemistry with. But I’m gonna be honest… there are times I have to break this rule. It’s similar to a random hookup with a stranger; you never really know the person until you meet them, and sometimes things can go in a different direction.
Do you prefer to talk it out with the other guy regarding what exactly is going to happen in the filming, or is it better to keep it a little spontaneous?
It kinda kills it for me if things are planned. I like things spontaneous–so whenever we film, we just go at it. Great stuff just happens naturally; we can always edit out scenes we don’t like. The only thing that needs to be decided is who’s going to top.
I honestly haven’t seen you do that yet! I bet fans request that a lot from you.
I started my topping era this year, and I’m loving it. When Gabriel Cross and BlessedXBoy saw my post about wanting to top, they encouraged me. So they bottomed for me in film when I went to Europe in April. It can be very intimidating for a bottom to start topping. Some fans love it, but there are some that just want to see me taking dicks.
When you do something well, some people never want to see you mix it up!
Can you tell us a little bit about where you’re from, and if dance and performance were in your life always?
I was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. Dance scholarships from Alvin Ailey and Martha Graham brought me here to New York. I worked as a full time ballet and contemporary dancer for years, but later on I moved to doing Broadway and musical theatre. I’ve always been a performer. I have won several awards and have performed internationally; I think it’s safe to say that I was really good at it.
What have been some of your favorite shows or productions that you‘ve been a part of?
I really love Newsies; it totally showcased all of my skills. It’s one of the toughest shows I’ve ever done next to Cats. But the revival of M. Butterfly on Broadway will always be my number one favorite. I got to work alongside with big actors, and Julie Taymor.
Amazing! I could ask a million questions about that part of your life, but that will have to be another interview.
How did you get into gogo dancing and content creation?
My gogo career was born out of Anti-Asian Hate, the time when our community needed visibility. Daniel Nardicio put me in every flyer on Fire Island for his Underwear Party, and hired me as a gogo dancer that year. It wasn’t easy–the NYC gay community couldn’t comprehend that an Asian guy like me could be a gogo dancer. I was the only Asian gogo dancer in New York City that time… and I think I still am. I had to fight for my gogo box. [The other dancers] would stand in front of me because they wanted the spotlight; they didn’t respect me. I had to explain that I am working, but it was hard for them to believe it. A white twink threw racial slurs at me because I asked him to get off my box during Juneteenth. That was painful; that broke me.
As for content creation, I lost my passion for performing. It became work and obligation. I needed something new that would generate income. There’s more to it, but I’m not ready to talk about it yet.
I know you get tons of love online, but is it difficult to deal with the occasional racism / homophobia (internalized or otherwise) and just general haterarion from idiot trolls?
The trolls. I have a few of them too. Some are quite nasty and destructive.
Fuck em! How do you prefer people treat you on the gogo box… handsy? Respectfully?
It depends on the vibe of the party. I don’t mind handsy if they tip well, but sometimes they forget I’m working for tips… and that’s disrespectful for me.
Excellent! I’m excited to work with you on October 26 for the Boxers HK premiere of “Thot Mess,” which will feature a rotating cast of queens and DJs!
I know your gogo schedule probably changes week to week, but what are the places the boys can most likely see you?
I’m the resident host for HARDER. I gogo regularly at Hush. I also just started gogo dancing for Frankie’s Pub.
Congrats on all your success! I’ll leave it at this: so many people these days want to be content creators, and probably don’t know how hard it is to really maintain that and to stand out in a crowded social media field. What might be your best advice for them?
Make sure this is something you really want to do. Know the reason why you want to do it. Work on your insecurities before you jump into it, or you will deal with a lot of mental health problems. Be realistic. Have a plan, be patient, and stay focused. Create your own unique brand and aim to stand out. It may seem fun, but it’s not always the case. It’s a lot of work; it’s business. Lastly, be nice. Know there’s always someone better than you or more hotter than you, so be humble.
Thank you, Jason! See you next Thursday!
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