Stoya
Actress · Writer · Columnist
- Country
- United States
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About Stoya
Stoya is an American actress, model and writer who also publishes under the professional name Jessica Stoya. She began her adult-film career in 2007 and subsequently worked in non-adult screen productions, including the fantasy series Dagger Kiss.
Since 2019, she has co-written Slate's advice column How to Do It. Her career combines performance with essays and editorial work, making her writing an important part of her public professional identity. She was born in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Professional details
- Professional name
- Stoya
- Country
- United States
- Career roles
- Actress · Writer · Columnist
- Career highlight
- Slate columnist since 2019
Sources and credits
Stoya — biographical references · Original portrait
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