Tanya Mercado (born February 15, 1974[1]), known professionally asGina Lynn, is an American formerpornographic actress,model, andstripper.[2] She was inducted into theAVN Hall of Fame in 2010 and is thePenthouse magazine Penthouse Pet for April 2012. She is also known for appearing withEminem in the music video for "Superman".
In June 2000, Lynn signed a one-year exclusive performing contract with Pleasure Productions.[2] In 2002, she made a cameo inAnalyze That as a stripper.[5] That same year, she appeared with Eminem in the music video for "Superman". From the fourth season ofThe Sopranos, Lynn made periodic appearances as a stripper in the "Bada Bing" strip club, scenes for which were filmed in Satin Dolls.[6] As of 2009, she continued to make movies for the company, as well as for her own studio, Gina Lynn Productions.[7] She also directs and has over 20 films to her credit.[8]
In 2003, Lynn appeared as the love interest of American rapperEminem in the music video for "Superman".[9]
In 2009, starred in movieMinghags where she played half sister of main character Lenny, played byBam Margera.
In March 2012, Lynn was announced byPenthouse to be their Penthouse Pet for April 2012.[12] In 2012, Lynn announced that she had retired from the porn industry, but continues to appear on webcams.[13]
