Canadian Adult Film Stars
The country to the north has been home to a number of Canadian adult film stars, producing some notable actresses who have made impacts across multiple decades. In the 1990s, Alexandra Quinn and Tina Tyler onto the evolving landscape of adult entertainment at its time. The 2000s saw the rise of Alyssa Reece and Lauren Phoenix. As the industry entered the 2010s, fresh faces like August Ames, Jenna Foxx, and Emma Hix became household names.
Top 15 Canadian Adult Film Stars
Alyssa Reece
From: Vancouver, British Columbia
Era: 2000s,2010s
Alyssa Reece was a well-like adult film actress in the industry throughout the 2000s and 2010s. Of Serbian Eastern European descent, she transitioned from modeling to film, debuting in the adult entertainment world in 2004 at the age of 18.
During her career, Alyssa featured in over 500 scenes, working with several prominent studios such as Vivid, Reality Kings, Pink Visual, 21 Sextury, Twistys, MetArt, and DDF. Her work included many scenes produced by European studios and numerous all-women scenes.
Alexandra Quinn
From: Toronto, Ontario
Era: 1990s, 2000s
Alexandra Quinn, hailing from Toronto, Ontario, was one of the top stars in the industry during the 1990s and 2000s. She debuted in 1990, just before her 20th birthday, eventually earning several award nominations that highlighted her talent and appeal.
Quinn’s initial stint in the industry ran from 1990 to 1992, after which she took a break before re-entering the scene in the late 1990s and again in the early 2000s. Throughout her career, Quinn worked with Metro, Arrow Productions, CDI Home Video, Elegant Angel, Western Visuals, Las Vegas Video, Rosebud, and Sin City, among others.
August Ames
From: Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Era: 2010s
August Ames was a Canadian adult film actress from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, who gained much fame during her career in the 2010s. She began her journey in the industry at the age of 19 in 2013. Over her short but impactful career, Ames featured in over 400 scenes and worked with some of the most notable production companies in the adult film industry.
This included Brazzers, Bangbros, Digital Playground, Girlfriends, Twistys, Evil Angel, Jules Jordan, Naughty America, and Digital Sin, among others. Her performances earned her numerous accolades, amassing nominations and over fifty awards. Despite her professional success, Ames’s life was tragically cut short when she passed away in 2017.
Capri Cavanni
From: Vancouver, British Columbia
Era: 2000s, 2010s
Capri Cavanni became one of the top Canadian adult films in the industry during the late 2000s and 2010s. She began her career in 2008, entering the scene in her mid-20s.
Over her career, a career that has led to multiple award nominations, Capri was featured in more than 500 scenes. Collaborating with many top-tier production companies, including Brazzers, Girlfriends Films, Jules Jordan, Penthouse, Naughty America, Spizoo, Reality Kings, Twistys, and Zero Tolerance.
Christie Lee
From: Sudbury, Ontario
Era: 2000s
Christie Lee emerged into the adult entertainment industry during the 2000s. Making her debut in 2003, just before her 20th birthday, she became one of the industry’s top newcomers, securing multiple award nominations.
Over her career, Christie Lee featured in over 200 scenes, collaborating with the likes of Evil Angel, Naughty America, CDI Home Video, New Sensations, JM Productions, Metro, Elegant Angel, Jules Jordan Video, Sin City, and Vivid, among others.
Emma Hix
From: Kelowna, British Columbia
Era: 2010s, 2020s
Emma Hix is a popular actress originally from Kelowna, British Columbia. In pursuit of her career in the adult film industry, Emma relocated to Los Angeles. She entered the industry at the age of 19 in 2016 and has since become a prominent star, featuring in over 750 scenes.
Throughout the course of her career, she has collaborate with various companies, including Team Skeet, Twistys, Brazzers, Wicked Pictures, Naughty America, Spizoo, Penthouse, Nubiles, New Sensations, Zero Tolerance, and Metro.
Jenna Foxx
From: Vancouver, British Columbia
Era: 2010s, 2020s
Jenna Foxx has been a notable star throughout the 2010s and 2020s, after debuting in 2015 at the age of 19. Despite often being featured as an Ebony actress, Jenna’s diverse heritage includes a mix of Polynesian.
Over her career, she has appeared in more than 400 scenes, collaborating with well-known companies such as Brazzers, Reality Kings, Devil’s Film, Girlfriends Films, Elegant Angel, Evil Angel, and VNA, earning nominations for over a dozen awards.
Lauren Phoenix
From: Toronto, Ontario
Era: 2000s
Lauren Phoenix made her debut in 2003 in her mid-20s, bringing with her a background in performing arts from her earlier years. Throughout her career, Lauren featured in approximately 500 scenes.
She has worked with many leading production companies such as Wicked Pictures, Vivid, Metro, Evil Angel, Legend, West Coast Productions, Platinum X Pictures, VCA, Sin City, and Hustler. Her time in the business led to numerous awards.
Makayla Cox
From: Burnaby, British Columbia
Era: 2000s, 2010s.
Makayla Cox, originating from Burnaby, British Columbia, arrived in the business of adult entertainment during the early 2000s, debuting in 2004, during her early 20s.
Initially, she collaborated with prominent companies such as Brazzers and Bangbros, but her portfolio also includes work with smaller production companies like Little Dragon Pictures, Northstar Associates, Fallout Films, and Anarchy. Cox took a career hiatus in the mid-2000s, before making a notable return to the industry in the mid-2010s.
Marley Brinx
From: Ajax, Ontario
Era: 2010s/2020s
Marley Brinx, originally from Ajax, Ontario, began her career in the adult film industry in 2015 at the age of 21 after moving to Los Angeles. Her work ethic led to her resume with appearances in over 350 scenes.
Marley collaborated with numerous studios, including Evil Angel, Digital Sin, Naughty America, FemDom Empire, Jules Jordan, Mile High, and Nubiles, among others. In her career, she has earned nominations and wins for over 50 awards.
Riley Nixon
From: Brandon, Manitoba
Era: 2016-2020s
Riley Nixon, hailing from Brandon, Manitoba, entered the adult film industry in 2016 at the age of 21. Over the years, she evolved her appearance from a brunette to sporting a buzz cut, setting her apart in the industry.
Her career, spanning from 2016 into the 2020s, was with studios such as Evil Angel, Devil’s Film, Girlfriends, Spizoo, Penthouse, and Adam & Eve. Featuring in over 200 scenes across various niches and genres, Riley Nixon has nominations and awards equaling up to nearly 50.
Savana Styles
From: Montreal, Quebec
Era: 2010s
Savana Styles, a French Canadian originating from Montreal, Quebec, started her career in the adult film industry in 2015, bringing a mature perspective as she entered in her 30s.
Her performances ran from the mid-2010s and continued into the early 2020s, marking her presence known in over 150 scenes. Savana was featured in scenes with Elegant Angel, Evil Angel, Spizoo, and Zero Tolerance, all while gaining nominations for a dozen awards.
Shyla Stylez
From: Armstrong, British Columbia
Era: 2000s, 2010s
Shyla Stylez’s career ran through the 2000s and 2010s. Of German heritage, Stylez made her industry debut in 2001 at the age of 19. Before entering the adult film world, she began featuring in webcam shows and working at gentlemen’s club. Eventually she relocated to Los Angeles.
Since, Shyla featured in over 600 scenes and collaborated with Brazzers, Digital Playground, Elegant Angel, Jill Kelly, Naughty America, Jules Jordan, Bangbros, Wicked Pictures, Anabolic Video, Evil Angel, Adam & Eve, 3rd Degree, and many more. To conclude her career, she has become a multi-time Hall of Fame inductee.
Tina Tyler
From: Vancouver, British Columbia
Era: 1990s, 2000s
Tina Tyler became one of the first Canadian adult film stars in the industry. Launching her career in 1992 during her late 20s, Tina transitioned from being an exotic dancer. She collaborated with Vivid, Adam & Eve, VCA, Heatwave, Odyssey, Legend, Metro, Sin City, Pepper Productions, and Filmco.
Tina not only appeared in numerous adult films but also crossed over into mainstream entertainment, featuring in several television shows during the 1990s. Aside from her on-screen presence, Tina played a significant role behind the scenes.