QueerClick's 2008 Man of the Year: Leo Giamani
No one captivated our hearts and cocks in 2008 like Leo Giamani. That's why the editorial board of QueerClick has picked him to be our 2008 Man of the Year.
He burst onto the gay porn scene in late 2007 before making a notable series of appearances on Randy Blue. He went on to star on other sites like Jake Cruise (including a video with the man himself) and Mighty Men, where he lost his butt virginity.
While most porn amateurs do a few appearances to make a quick buck and then disappear, Leo successfully navigated the cut-throat world of gay porn, built a brand out of his gorgeous body, and worked his way up from amateur to porn star.
We hope to see much more of Mr. Giamani in 2009. Until then, we'll enjoy his previous appearances, all found on his QC Fan Club page.

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Rigged votes and he can't even keep ithard while he is being ridden. Def. disappointed in editors choice ;( Will be cancelling mem to Queerclique and never visit this site again. You'll will have to be captivated more by his personality than his DICK size WTF.
And to think I voted you guys viewers choice for cybersocket award. Never Again. You Guys Suck and not n a good way either.
Good-Bye and Good Riddance
EDITOR: Rigged votes? To be clear, yesterday's post asking for who our readers would pick had absolutely no influence on our decision, which was made days ago.
If you'd like to cancel your QueerClique membership, please let us know your username and we'd be more than happy to do it for you.
Feel free to disagree with our selection as much as you'd like. If you're not happy with it, our feelings won't be hurt. Merry Christmas.
Rightfully so!! The man is beyond sexy & deserves the recognition. His scene with David Taylor is my favorite. Congrats Leo!!!!
Well Deserved!
Hahahaha. Yeah, i agree, dude is perfect looking.
Leo is in my estimation, about the best looking, best hung guys on the scene today, I would love to hit the sack with this awesome stud, and feel that awesome peice of love meat.
Stupid choice, Teo should have been the pick
EDITOR: While Teo was considered, he appeared on one site in a limited number of updates. Leo made a much bigger impact on the entire gay porn world. We expect to see Leo over the next few years and we'd expect (but not hope) that Teo will disappear from the business in 2009.
Sorry but if I wasn't out of town I would've voted for Teo. Leo is hot and everything but I don't think there was enough charisma in his performances. Funny Teo had more votes in the 08 Man of the year poll than Leo.
EDITOR A: Thank you for the constructive criticism of our pick. We love readers who disagree with us while telling us why, not just calling us names. Thank you for the civility.
Just to be clear for everyone: There was no voting for QC Man of the Year. This was solely a pick by all QC editors.
Perhaps we'll run a "QC Fan Favorite" poll soon :)
Maybe TEO doesn't want to be considered a porn site WHORE like
Leo Gia. jumping from porn site to porn site, but at leat the idiot uses the same name. In his forced performances Hell at least you could tell that Teo was into his scenes. Wel desrved nothing are you'll on the stuff. Stupid People Stupid choices. As if you'll HAVE FEELINGS LET ALONE KNOW WHAT THEY ARE.HAPPY FRIGGIN NEW YEAR
I'm not questioning your choice. The dude is fucking hot!! However, in defending your choice, you raise a lot of questions. You're clearly "in" the porn world, while many of us who cruise the site are not. What does it mean when you say that Leo "had a much bigger impact on the entire porn world?" Last year's choice, Danny of seancody.com, only appeared on one site and then disappeared into...well, who knows where he is. Interestingly, Danny and Teo also appeared in almost the same number of videos on their respective sites. I'm wondering if it just might be easier for QC to say that you liked Leo more than anybody else. After all, that's what it boils down to, right?
**BLECH!**
Just one queers opinion, but Leo's look is just as "Ken-Barbie' plastic-looking as Danny from last year, a real turn-off. If you cut off their heads you couldn't tell the difference between them. AND he's been on sites having sex w/women? I know this can't possibly be the truth, but it's starting to come off a little to us little readers (who really DO luv U guys!!) like QC only gets turned on by STR8 (or bi) men, and gloriously gorgeous GAY men are a turn-off. Disappointing pick to be sure :(
I'm very torn about this. Leo is the obvious choice in this case but it's dissapointing to see another gay for pay preformer chosen as man of the year. That itself says more about the self-hating nature of gay porn than it does queerclick. if people don't like gay for pay then they shouldn't procure porn from companies that are known to use such actors. Distributors are only flooding the market with what they know makes money. If we as consumers say that we don't want such products and refuse to buy them then distibutors have to come around.
of course a self-proclaimed "straight" man would become the QC man of the year.
of course...
now i'm going to go over to ebony magazine where their person of the year is almost always a white person.
and then i'm going to check out CatTV where their feline of the year is usually a canine.
of course, the editors of QC will likely go out of their way to defend the indefensible or delude themselves into thinking the unthinkable - that there's absolutely nothing wrong with blatantly giving preference to heterosexuality and self-proclaimed "straight" men every single chance they get.
then again, they could always just deny they do so. that, however, is undeniable...rather it's something an unfortunate portion of their audience is willing to overlook should the guy simply be "hot" enough.
their only saving grace is that they didn't pick cody fricken cummings.
EDITOR A: So what gay performer would you have picked?
RE: cgreasy on December 20, 2008 1:55 PM
Oooooh, SNAP, you got a little burned there QC (still luv ya tho)!
I think Leo defined gay porn in 2008. Well deserved - and yes Teo is a great runner-up.
Congrats Leo and well done QC.
Excellent choice. Hot, manly, hung, tops, bottoms and openly bisexual. Nothing hotter than a guy who's man enough to openly enjoy having sex with hunks like David Taylor and Park Wiley. I'm just wondering when www.leogiamani.com is going to launch.
While I chose Teo as my pick, I certainly have no complaint with you picking Leo. He's a doll. Good job guys!!!!
I don't think a gay 4 pay deserves that award.
QueerFan, I thought you were going to "quit" and "never visit this site ever ever ever again"? (Probably to dedicate more time on your English Grammar & How Not to Act like a Dramatic Whinny Bitch 101 classes ?). But there you were, posting another message and no doubt reading this one as well. Can you please stick to your words and be gone for good this time? Thanks.
Anyways, Great pick editors! Leo is definitely in the top 5 guys who made the biggest impact in the 2008 gay porn scene. He's hot, has a huge dick, seems like a genuinely nice guy and although he may not be the best performer (yet), you can actually see that he's trying real hard to improve and give it his all.
I'm voting early for 2009 for Mitch from Sean Cody.
I think it should be the readers vote not just solely a QC editors vote, there are plenty others who were worthy of the title.
In these such competitions ITS NOT ALWAYS the best man who wins.
EDITOR A: This was solely an editorial pick, but next week we'll launch the QC Fan Favorite poll where you all (except Ex QueerFan #1) will get to vote =)
Wow, he won! I love him, I don't care about labels, he could call himself gay, bi, or straight, he is just fantasy material at the end of the day (wank fodder!), so all that stuff is pointless. I don't care where he sticks his cock (although I'd be glad if it was pointed at me!)
he is incredibly sexy, and kudos to all at QC for not only voting for him but for all the pictures of him they have posted all year, thanks guys,
Oh, and merry xmas and a great 2009 to you all,
Nick
I praise the editors pick because it takes more than just good looks (which Leo has for sure!) to make into the top. I do think he has a lot of charisma! The biggest turn-on about him is his down-to-earth appearance and demeanor: he looks and behaves like a good looking guy we can find in real life. Teo, OTOH, is a reiteration of the ephemeral Bel Ami beauty standard. Leo will look good way into his 40s.
This pick was much better than last year's for sure.
No offense and all; he's got a great body, but the face has always been a bit to cold and stone for my taste. A great body is a dime a dozen in this business, which is why I look for someone with charisma and obvious sexual interest beyond the buck and unfortunately thats where I've felt leos interests lie solely. Bring on the public vote.
>> AND he's been on sites having sex w/women?
I had also forgotten (wiped from my mind?) that he had subjected himself to "sex" with Jake Cruise ... points off, Leo, even though you are gorgeous!
Great pick! Leo's given us a lot to watch and dream about this year. This recognition is well deserved, IMO.
Thanks for another great year QC!
Leo has been prolific with his multi-studio appearances and therefore, more prominent in our eyes.
I have always disagreed with "Best of" polls, however I must agree with Leo's pick of QC Man of The Year 2008.
No other gay porn personality this year has made quite a splash as Leo have. Appearing on various websites AND bottoming earlier in his career. I suspect his inability to stay hard influenced his decision to not become an exclusive top.
Although his scenes are lifeless and lack sizzle, I do enjoy watching a big galoob like Leo smoke pole and take it up his ass. Don't get me wrong---I truly think he's one hot stud. But at least pretend you're enjoying the sex just a little!
If nothing, he deserves this "award" for being the gay media whore that he is. Not that there's anything wrong with that!
:)
Totally agree with your choice. Love the man. Can't wait to see what he does next year.
It would be interesting to know who came in second though.
wow what a diva #1 QueerFan. I would say Leo deserves this award for how he blew up in this past year like Chris ROckway leo has been on everyone's lips...and I don't think Leo's gay for pay...i believe he's rightly bi. And Jeeze for the new year please...let the cattyiness stop unless in fun
I agree he's hot. However his performances are less than enthusiastic.
"... While Teo was considered, he appeared on one site ... "
Last year's pic for Man of the Year (Danny) only appeared on one site (Sean Cody) too...
Hmmm...
EDITOR A: Excellent point, however we picked Danny for different reasons.
Does the first pic of Leo perched on the toilet symbolize anything? The king on his "throne?" Maybe people are taking this fictional title a little too seriously. After all, what are we crowning here...the guy who had the most diverse porn sex in 2008 (inc., as grossly noted above, with Grandpa Cruise).
EDITOR A: While QC's editors were serious in our pick, we never take ourselves too seriously, so we're glad you caught the slight symbolism of our choice in photos. =)
EDITOR A: Comment removed for flaming other QC readers.
Well you won't get any arguments from me regarding Leo. The man is beyond sexy. (I'm panting like a dog just thinking about him, LOL!) I'm not sure what his "status" is but I thought he was at the very lest bi & not gay-for-pay. A much better choice than Reese. I liked your pick from last year too, man do I miss Danny from SC.
On a side note, I thought Teo was hot too but I'm surprised he had so many fans.
It's man of the year for starters. To Luke S
"of course a self-proclaimed "straight" man would become the QC man of the year."
Yes being straight does still qualify as being a man right? And since when is a gay guy the opposite of a straight one? WOW, honestly people will one day die for this award that has no real life influence beyond just a little gratitude towards the recipient. And it's not like they picked a girl, so I don't really see what people are complaining about.
Totally disagree with this year 's pick!
It would be great to have a reader's poll then.
PS: where is Danny these days BTW?
[I had to google ¨Danny-Sean Cody¨ to see who he was ]
Bravo! We LOVE Leo! He's just adorable!