Francesca Le, born Erika Sherwood on December 28, 1970, in Los Angeles, California, USA, is a legendary American adult film actress, director, producer, and model of Latin ethnicity. At 5'2" with 34C-27-36 measurements, brown hair and eyes, she boasts numerous tattoos and piercings. Entering the industry in 1990, she gained fame before retiring in 1994. After working in sales at Extreme Associates, where she met husband Mark Wood, she returned in 2000 and co-founded LeWood Productions in 2002. Renowned for gonzo, anal, group scenes, and MILF roles, Le has starred in over 600 productions and directed more than 40 films. Awards include AVN Hall of Fame (2005), XRCO Hall of Fame (2006) and MILF Performer of the Year (2014), multiple AVN MILF nominations through 2025, NightMoves, XBIZ, and Spank Bank honors. Still active as performer and director in 2026, she remains an enduring icon.