From Rio de Janeiro to the adult film industry: An Interview with Rio Mariah

By Troy Michael

Rio Mariah had a pretty tough life growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At six months old she was adopted by a family who had already adopted eight other children, so finding herself in such a large family was difficult for the future porn performer.

Rio Mariah began working at a young age to make her way through college to earn her degree in accounting. This is when she received a letter from her real brother living in London. Once in the UK, Rio found her self learning how to speak English and working at a hotel, then she discovered modeling. Soon she was modeling nude and discovering the adult film industry.

In 2002 Rio Mariah came to Porn Valley and filmed her first seen with Lexington Steele in Women of Color. Since h.er debut, Rio has worked with New Sensations, VCA, Anabolic, Platinum X Pictures, Hustler and Red Light District among others. Rio soon signed on with Sin City and was nominated for AVN’s Best New Starlet.

 

How was life growing up in Rio de Janeiro?

It was very difficult for me because I didn’t have my real family with me.

You parents adopted several children, which is very beautiful. Did you ever contact the women who gave birth to you?

Well, when I was nine my birth mom appeared soon after my adopted mother passed away.

On your website there is a beautifully written piece called “The Importance of Time,” did you write that yourself?

No, that was written by a very good friend of mine who wrote it for me. I thought it was very nice so I decided to put it on my website.

What made you want to get into the adult film industry?

Curiosity and I wanted to try and do something different.

How does the family feel about your choice of career?

Well, they found out a couple months ago and now they aren’t talking to me anymore.

What is the best part about working in porn?

Having sex with different people everyday and being safe about it.

What has been your most embarrassing sexual experience?

Having sex when my period arrived.

What unusual objects have you masturbated with?

I’d have to say my shower sprayer. The water comes out very strong and I can’t ever resist it.

What does the future hold for Rio Mariah?

Honestly, I don’t know.