The first rising star in our lineup is Zariah Aura! She made quite a splash at the 2023 Trans Erotica Awards (“TEAs”) after winning the Best New Face category, raking in 13 other award nominations, and becoming Grooby Girls first and only Brand Ambassador. These accolades prove that Zariah has a bright future ahead! This Mexicana bilingual princess is taking over, making her an obvious choice for Trans Awareness Week. Read on to learn more about Zariah’s achievements!
What do you want folks to know about the Trans community?
Trans people are people too! We belong in every space and have the right to be our authentic selves within each space we inhabit. We are your brothers, sisters, daughters, and sons. We have been here all along and we are always going to be here. When you can open your mind to unexplored possibilities and acknowledge that it’s our differences that make us beautiful, you can truly enjoy and appreciate all that our community has to offer.
What were the first major achievements in your career where you said to yourself, "I've made it!"?
The first time I worked with studios for Owen Gray and with Michael Del Ray or Jane Wilde felt like I had switched into the big leagues. Then Trans Angels contacted me, and I had shoots with huge stars like Dante Colle, Kira Noir and Emma Rose. I said to myself, “I’m really doing this!” And then of course winning Best New Face Award at the Trans Erotica Awards solidified my belief that I had really made it in this industry.
What advice do you have for other transgender models who are new to the adult industry?
Be yourself! The most beautiful and sexy version of you is what people want to see and nobody can do it better than you. So go out there and do what makes you feel sexy, and the people will see what you have to offer.
"Trans” is ranked in Top 35 searched terms on Pornhub and is growing every day; what do you think of this growth?
That’s about right! Trans people are sexy and alluring and unique and intriguing. It is no surprise to me that the community as a whole has piqued more interest in viewers. We are hot! And it is time we get credit for that.
Do you feel the transgender community has become fetishized over the years? Does this affect your work, and in what way?
I believe that the transgender community is being appreciated more, I think due to the exposure and education which is showing people that we are also human, that we have many fascinating qualities that make us attractive, and people want to see that. Trans people are having sex in so many interesting and creative ways and I love exposing people to something they’ve never seen before. It is exciting that my fans find pleasure in seeing what our sexy community has to offer.
What are misconceptions that people tend to have about you as a Transgender woman in the industry, and how do you try to change that?
Many believe that I am going to get “work done” or will ask about when I will, but I am incredibly comfortable with my body, feel very much like a woman and feel seen that way as well. I am very lucky with the body I was given and intend to show that and express my confidence as a natural woman in this industry. I think it’s something many of my fans love to see, and I don’t plan on changing that any time soon.
You became Grooby Girls very first Brand Ambassador, what was your initial reaction when they approached you with this offer?
I felt so honored! For the longest running Trans site to want to make me their first ever ambassador? That was a big deal to them, and it was a big deal to me! I work very hard for my own brand and to be trusted with being the face of a huge company was super affirming for me. I couldn’t have been more excited to take on the role!
Congratulations on your recent engagement with fellow adult performer, Nicky Zeal! Tell us more about your dynamics as a transgender power couple.
Thank you! I really love him, and I have had the pleasure of loving and working with him throughout my life. We are machines together— we are always helping each other with the work we do and are huge cheerleaders for each other. It is definitely empowering to have a partner that gets it and supports it and even works to keep growing and pushing forward in the industry. We just really want to show everyone our beautiful love story and empower others to love openly and freely. I have learned the art of communication truly goes such a long way.
Our fans love to see emerging talent in the industry! What transgender models should everyone have on their radar and why?
Leilani Li is killing the game right now. I think she is the next girl after seeing her working with some awesome studios, and it is always great to see another woman of color rising in the industry. She is sexy, talented and I think she has got what it takes! Another amazing and very creative star would be Ember Fiéra, who has incredible production quality and an artistic outlook on the next step in the adult industry, merging AI with her own production. It’s truly inspiring and next level. I also think that Trans men in general are rising in the industry very heavily and I think all of them deserve to be recognized for their come up! Stars in particular such as Joey Michaels, Apollo Moon, and with a little bias, my wonderful partner Nicky Zeal who has shot with me multiple times for huge studios.
What charitable or other non-profit organizations would you recommend who support Trans performers?
I recommend everyone get familiar with their local Sex Workers Outreach Project.
If you hope to one day become a Brand Ambassador and win awards like Zariah, you can start by joining our Model Program! Learn more about it here.
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