From Classrooms to Cameras: The Journey of an Adult Film Star in Europe

The Thread Girl dives into the fascinating story of a young Peruvian woman Marina Gold who, in an unexpected turn of events, left her studies to pursue a career in the adult film industry.

“How to become an adult film actress in Madrid?” she typed on her phone while enduring an endless university lecture. “I was in class, bored. Do I really want to be here?” she recalls. That search marked the beginning of a journey that would lead her to participate in over 100 productions in countries like Spain, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, the epicenters of the industry.

The decision to leave university wasn’t easy. “I was studying Law in Spain, and I was doing well. I like studying, but I felt like I didn’t fit in. I had no friends at university,” she confesses. At 18, she was searching for more than just a degree. “I wanted to fill myself with knowledge and see the world because, in Lima, I wouldn’t have been able to learn everything I know now or encounter the diverse perspectives I’ve gained.”

When asked if her ambition was financial, she answers categorically: “No. My parents already had money. I sought this out myself.”

She emphasizes that her entrance into the industry was entirely voluntary. “People always say, ‘Oh, adult actresses must be forced to do those videos.’ I’m talking about legal work with professional people. All of us who work in Europe are friends, and we love what we do.”

The Path to Success

Just a week after submitting online forms to several production companies, she got a response. “I went to get more information in person, liked it, and wanted to do more.” Since then, her career has skyrocketed. Besides acting, she manages her OnlyFans profile, a platform that generates her five-figure monthly earnings in dollars.

Regarding productions, she explains, “They last about six to twelve hours. You get there, they do your makeup, you rest, there are solo photos, pictures with the guy, comedy shots, etc.” She’s even ventured into projects like a Netflix series, where she filmed a scene simulating intimacy.

Though the job has its challenges, she highlights her personal philosophy: “One rule I have is ‘I won’t do on camera what I wouldn’t do in my private life.’”

Breaking Taboos and Building an Empire

“It’s one of the ultimate expressions of freedom. It breaks a lot of taboos and helps you see life differently. Plus, it gives you independence, allows you to travel, and discover new places,” she says.

Despite her success, the journey hasn’t been without controversy. Her parents, professionals in medicine and accounting, found out about her new path after her first production. “They didn’t like it, and I know they don’t approve of what I do, but I respect their point of view, and they have to respect mine.”

Over time, this young actress has learned to navigate the complex world of the adult industry, standing out as one of the few Latinas nominated for prestigious European awards.

“Not everything in life has to follow a structured path. Everyone has their own way of thinking and living, and it’s not about one way being right or wrong,” she concludes.