In this Forum http://www.xxlfrance.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t= (now closed), there was a posting by Genius, he gives details of the free download for "LEA'S INTERVIEW" on French TV, I think it must be. It's wonderful - Lea speaks beautifully - she is 24 years old, so it must be in 2001.
Don't miss it. It's marvellous!!
NB. I had to download this free "Codec" to see the picture (at first I only had sound, no vision when using Windows Media Player 10). The download site for the 3IV2 "Codec" is at: http://www.3ivx.com/download/windows.html
Addendum: It's actually from a French movie on Dvd starring Clara Morgane. Maybe, one from the "Blue One" Studio. I am trying to find out exactly which movie it's from and apparently there's a second interview as well. More details to follow.
Above you will recognise Lea De Mae, Daniella Rush, Laura Angel and Monica Sweetheart. The older gentleman in the last 2 pictures is the famous movie producer (and music composer!), Marc Dorcel. You may remember Mr Dorcel's top director Michel Ricaud who died in an accident a few years ago whilst making a feature for "Private" (he was swept away by a sudden large wave whilst filming standing perilously on rocks).
The next batch of pictures come from the Lea Interview mentioned in previous postings. There will be more to come from Monica's interview shortly.
Here are a few shots from the great interview by 24 year old Lea after she had been in the movies for 2½ years. This was at the same time as an interview by Monica Sweetheart (pictures to follow). Lea is girlish but thoughtful and 20 year old Monica is lilting and beautfully and carefully spoken in excellent English with both stars answering all the questions with great sincerity and charm. The pictures are taken from a Dvd bonus features.
I was looking through the e-mail addresses of women in porn and came across a photo of you. You were a beautiful woman! I give my condolences to your family and I give a happy and joyful thumbs up to you.
The Father had a purpose for you and you achieved it! It is obvious that your occupation had something to do with it, so, never, ever, look down on yourself for accomplishing your destiny!
I never saw you in life but I will see you in spirit, someday. Till that day arrives be with the Father, be with happiness and be with you.
Coming up shortly - a selection of photos from 20 year old Monica Sweetheart's interview filmed at the same time as Lea's. Movie details are given on the XXL Site mentioned before.
Monica speaks English so beautifully with such a pretty lilting voice. Wonderful!
Here is a selection of pictures from the interview of Monica Sweetheart (Lea's best friend) in France 2001. Monica mentions she likes to swim and read (as hobbies) and has studied economics. Monica advises would-be movie performers "to be strong" and "to have passion". Lea had earlier twice advised them "to be careful".
If you have seen the movie clip (details given on the French Site XXL), you will have heard what a lovely and expessive speaking voice charming Monica has with excellent English language. In this interview Monica was just 20 years of age. Lea was 24. Two of the finest Czech stars who kindly shared their beauty with us.
PHOTOS TO BE LOCATED (originals lost on Martin's old site, but DVD is still retained)
Born Andrea Absolonová, she was a member of the Czech high diving national team and injured her spine in an accident when training for the Atlanta Summer Olympics in 1996, diving from the 10m platform. After her injury, she started to work in the adult film industry, where her stunning looks and personality soon made her a great favourite amongst the film fans.
Lea De Mae along with colleagues Silvia Saint, Daniella Rush and Monica Sweetheart (known as the "Dream Team") led the "home contingent" in the early days of the Czech adult movie/modelling world.
Tragedy struck when Lea was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer in July 2004 and succumbed to the disease on December 9, 2004 at the age of 27. A number of her fans from around the world and others raised cash and wanted to obtain further medical help after the news of Lea's serious condition became known, but events swiftly overtook this action.
Lea's immense popularity is apparent from the hundreds of sincere and heartfelt postings about her and in memoriam on the Web (many of which may be seen in the External Links listed below).
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It is so sad to see such a young girl dying. That's all.
We should be true, there is some moving and destroying force bringing some of us to love a girl in a photo instead of a true girl that might be actually on our side. Some call it evil, some call it a form of sad love. I don't have no answer to this.
Me, I just think Lea - like Chloe - was beautiful and nice... think it up, sex and attraction are involved in the beginning of life... beauty is life itself... and that's why you cannot accept that the most living person, one you loved for some time (for it is love, not violence, nor immorality like someone says... a short, maybe stupid, egoistic love, but a sincere love) has died.
Chloe also, she was so beautiful it makes me mad to think about it. I was really sad when I knew they died. I believe girls should just live, and fall in love and be loved, and be happy. Girls maybe shouldn't need to be pornstars, who knows. I am not judging. I just mean that I wish love before all, to a girl like this. And to a man like me. But until the day will come of a perfect, beautiful world, we should just give love and respect to pornstars. They are girls that let ugly men like me feel loved, and feel love, and touch beauty they couldn't even dream of. That's why I am grateful to this girl and I wish God will take her by his side and rest her in his loving arms.
Rest in peace.
Davide, Italy 03-06-2006 / 04:04
"I see Lea in heaven, and she is dancing"
Matt Warren, NY, USA 04-10-2006 / 01:15
How unfair life has been to a young woman of great talent. I hope she is fine now wherever she is.
Tony, Paris, France 04-16-2006 / 00:04
Hi lea ! how are you ? I speak as if you are here with us ! and I still feel that way, I am a big fan of you !! and I hope that all is OK with you up there in heaven !! WE ALL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU !!
TOM BERGER 04-19-2006 / 12:56
I will never forget her....She was and is an Angel. Uncommon outside and inside Beauty.
Eric 04-23-2006 / 04:24
I really didn't know about her suffering. All my thoughts go to her family and friends.
Some lovely photos from a short scene and story by "Lttle Al" called "Dreaming pool" shot in Prague in May 2003.
Story by "Little Al" (extra scene on DVD 1052100 "Wet Dreams" Private XXX)
N.B. These screen capture photos are to be relocated later - they were lost on Martin's Website, but the Dvd is still retained.
4 months later, in September 2003, Lea gave her interviews in Prague which were used in the Double Dvd Set "The Private Life of Lea De Mae" as the linking segments and for the "goodbye" at the end, where Lea (considerate as ever) says how she hopes you will enjoy the movie. On the same day, Lea later met Chris Danneffel (the erotic photographer and Radio presenter from Germany) and Chris took his great informal photos of Lea, which we have come to cherish for their natural beauty. All of the photos used at the funeral service for Lea in December 2004 were taken by Chris and selected by Lea's sister Lucie for the memorial area in the chapel.
My own favourite from amongst Chris's lovely pictures is the one I call the "beauty photo". I have this photo ingrained in my memory and used in in the memorial wallpapers that were placed on Lea's gravestone at Dablice (before the family's memorial was erected). We are so lucky that Chris took these shots. Lea declined to make any charges to Chris for her normal modelling fees. In fact, Chris said later that he did not, at first, realise what a famous and well-established moviestar Lea was!
Chris was able to repay that kindness when he loyally stood by Lea and Lucie at the hospital bedside, giving up his Radio Dj job in Germany, copying down and transmitting medical details around the world to other doctors, struggling to find better treatments for Lea and trying to see that the Czech doctors were doing all they could (sometimes, not an easy task).
Chris's effort was magnificent and Lea was also supported by friends and fans from several countries in response to the Medical Appeal from Mr Widman and Lucie - people in Canada, Russia, England, Germany, America (thanks to a member on ADT, Lance who kindly organised contributions from ADT members) and elsewhere. Director Frank Thring was the first person to contribute and Katja Kassin, the first moviestar likewise. Larry Flynt's organisation (Hustler) was ready to help with assistance facilitated by well-wishers. Alas, time ran out for Lea, but terrible suffering was ended.
Thanks again to all who made that moral effort to help Lea.
As I quoted a saying at the time we were trying to win financial support for new medical treatment for Lea,... "I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow-creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."
I read your journal- What you have done is a great service to us, her fans- as well as a beautiful tribute to someone who touched the hearts of strangers through the wonderfully uninhibited way she lived her life.
Her incredible positive energy was absolutely inspirational. Andrea made more of her short years than many people manage -living to even 100.
My condolences & heartfelt wishes to her her family on such a tragic loss.
Lawrence Russo 06-15-2006 / 06:46
Just find out that Lea have died :((((.... I am very very sad. She was like angel, she was like light. I'm in tears and broken. :(((
Good bye Lea. Good bless you. You will always stay in my heart. Hope we will meet one day in heaven and I can see again your beautiful smile.
A further entry in the original Book of Condolences at www.LeaDeMae.com ....
I am stunned to just learn of Lea's tragedy. Her work brought nothing but appreciation to us all, and for that gift, and her athletic gifts as well, she will be missed dearly.
I hope she's up there somewhere, pleased with our admiration.
Dan Janssen, Seattle, USA 08-01-2006 / 23:47
I am sure that Lea would be truly amazed and touched by the outpouring of affection and devotion. Lea knew a little of it when she was so ill and her sister Lucie said that Lea cried when she heard people wanted to send cash to help her, etc.
Since that terrible time nearly two years ago, hardly a day has gone by, when I have not thought of adorable Lea and the senseless error of Nature that took her from us - so much before her time. I am sure many others share my feelings.
Long Live Love!
"And Lea was her name. I never knew her but I loved her just the same"