(CANOGA PARK, CA) -- The Fans of Adult Media and Entertainment nominated Mercenary Pictures owner and internationally acclaimed performer Lexington Steele a finalist for Favorite Male Performer.

Votes for F.A.M.E. Are cast by fans, with the award winners scheduled to be announced on June 7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center during Erotica LA, an adult consumer-oriented event.

Steele, who's been awarded with AVN's Male Performer of the Year Award three times as well as Venus Berlin, Fans of X-Rated Entertainment and X-Rated Critics Organization awards, said he looks forward to the F.A.M.E. awards.

''The F.A.M.E. awards is something that gives the guys and gals at home the chance to show their appreciation to their favorites,'' Steele said. ''As someone who was a fan before entering the industry, I understand the real admiration they have for the performers. Naturally, I hope to win, but I do appreciate the fact that I'm nominated for this award.''

Fans may vote for Steele at http://www.thefameawards.com/vote_email.aspx.

For more information, visit lexingtonsteele.com Distributors may contact Hank at 818-340-6806 or 866-289-1414, or email him at mercenarypictures@msn.com. For foreign sales, contact Dani at dani@calvista.com.