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Shawnee Cates, born on July 12, 1970, in Seoul, South Korea, is a retired Korean-American pornographic actress and adult model who gained recognition in the early 1990s adult entertainment industry. Standing at approximately 5 feet tall with a petite, slim build, dark hair, and brown eyes, she performed under numerous aliases including Talia, Malia, Mary Benson, Shawnee Cuts, and China Lake. Cates appeared in over 130 adult films during her active years, showcasing her talents in various genres and collaborating with notable performers of the era.
Her final notable work included titles like Girlz n the Hood 2 before she retired from the industry. As one of the few Asian performers at the time, she helped diversify the scene. Despite her contributions, limited personal details about her life outside of adult films are publicly available.
Today, her performances are preserved on various platforms, serving as a historical record of 1990s adult cinema. Cates remains a niche figure remembered by fans of classic adult content.