Ricky Johnson winning the 2017 AVN for "Best Male Newcomer", however started filmed in 2016. Directors value him for his high professionalism, ability to work and love for his work. His favorite scenes are boy/girl scenes because they are more intimate and pleasurable, as opposed to group scenes or gang bangs. His favorite positions are any position in which he can make eye contact, or "modified doggi" because it gives him total control which he enjoys.