LOS ANGELES—Sofia Rivers reveals she always had an interest in adult films.
“Not from a perspective of taboo or shame, but from the side of aesthetics and meaning,” Rivers says. “I never understood why sexuality should be considered something wrong, when it’s one of the purest expressions of love. For me, sex is art. It’s a language of the body, of trust, and of energy between people.”
The stunning Ukrainian model, who is thriving in her first full year of professional adult performing, says she doesn’t view sex as just a physical act.
“It’s a way to speak about emotions through touch, rhythm and gaze,” Rivers continues. “For me, it’s not just an industry, it’s a space where I can create beauty in its most honest and human form.”
The 22-year-old starlet tells AVN she created her OnlyFans in May 2021, making the move to studio porn this year.
“I haven’t filmed many scenes yet, but I approach everything I do with love and ambition,” Sofia says. “I already have several projects planned, which I can’t reveal yet I’ll keep that as a little secret. But I know this is just the beginning.
“I’ve already worked for Hentaied, and it was one of my very first experiences—exciting, beautiful, and unforgettable.”
Another of Rivers’ most high-profile scenes so far was for LittleCaprice-Dreams.com—she stars in Chapter 4 of the Xpervo series Mr. Nice in addition to an outing for LittleCapriceVR.com.
Marcello Bravo, the Austrian stud who co-owns LittleCaprice-Dreams.com with his wife—three-time AVN International Female Performer of the Year Little Caprice—produces, directs and plays Mr. Nice.
The first full movie release of Mr. Nice, which features the first three chapters of the story, received three nominations for the 2026 AVN Awards, including Best International Picture, Best Cinematography and Best International Boy/Girl Sex Scene.
In the Chapter 4 scene titled “The Hand She Took,” released on Oct. 31, Rivers takes a part-time job as a gardener for Little Caprice while balancing her studies. One day while she’s in the garden, Caprice notices her crying. Recognizing Sofia's yearning for an emotional release, Caprice intervenes and sets up a meeting with Mr. Nice, who is an expert at satisfying women.
“Working with Marcello Bravo and Little Caprice was absolutely wonderful,” Sofia says. “I haven’t collaborated with many performers yet, so this experience was truly special, filled with trust, respect, and inspiration. Everything felt natural and beautifully organized. It wasn’t just professional, it was deeply human and artistic.”
Rivers says she knew of the accomplished couple prior to working with them.
“I had been following their work and social media,” Sofia says. “They are incredibly talented and kind people, and I’m sincerely grateful for that collaboration. It was magical.”
Rivers dons a seductive new lingerie set—gifted by Mr. Nice—and submits to his advances in the passionate session.
“This scene became a kind of personal revelation for me,” Sofia says. “During the process, I felt my femininity and self-acceptance unfold in a new way. It was a moment of inner growth when you stop being afraid and simply allow yourself to exist freely, without masks or pressure.”
Bravo tells AVN that Rivers' acting was “amazing.”
“She did a really great job, it was not in plan that this episode have a duration time over one hour,” Bravo says. “When I finished the editing I was really touched with what we create with Sofia. I’m super happy that I found Sofia and she agreed to work with us. She didn’t shoot before a professional high-end scene, but when she saw the Mr. Nice project and my idea behind to build the movie up from a nerdy girl to one who goes out from herself and rocks the house, she agreed to work with us.”
Bravo continues, “I keep my eyes always open and I can really say all over the years I have a great eye for models with potential. I work many years as a pole sport acrobat and give lessons for 90 percent women and the same as a stripper I had a lot of experiences with girls. To 99 percent when I saw a girl, saw her personality and how she presents herself, I can tell you always if she have a potential for getting big or not and I was never wrong yet.
“I saw Sofia on Instagram and I know from the first look, she fits to us, to Xpervo, to create something big, something special. And she didn’t disappoint me!”
Bravo believes that Rivers has enormous potential.
“For me she is the new EU newcomer star, 100 percent. Sure, she can still learn a lot. We all can learn still till to the end of our life right‚ but she have a very strong base already," Marcello tells AVN. "I say always, you have it or not. This is something special and she have it! Sexy, unique look, teen face. Red hair, big boobs and a nice butt and more important—she can act and speaks well English!
“We had an amazing connection.”
Sofia tells AVN she made a conscious decision to get into adult when she was 19, calling it “a moment when I felt ready to walk my own path without looking back at other people’s expectations.”
"For me, it was a serious step, because before that I used to rely heavily on the opinions of others,” she explains. “This choice became the beginning of my personal freedom.”
Rivers now resides in Poland, a country that she says is “very close to Ukraine in mentality, but with a unique sense of calmness and balance.”
"Here, I feel at peace. I love observing how people live here unhurriedly, with appreciation for simple joys. There’s something deeply wise in that,” Rivers continues.
Before adult, she studied graphic design, but realized she was drawn to something “more alive and sensual.”
“Graphic design still remains an interesting subject for me, though. I’ve always loved drawing. It’s a way to express my inner world,” she says.
“When I lived in Ukraine, I practiced photography, took pictures of friends, sometimes sculpted or sewed things by hand, and even wrote short stories and fanfics. At the same time, I was learning Polish, reading literature, and exploring philosophy. I’ve always been curious about both people and myself.”
She continues, “My previous work wasn’t bad. On the contrary, it taught me a lot. But at some point, I realized I had stopped growing. I wanted more freedom, creativity, and honesty. Leaving that path didn’t make me lose anything. I actually gained something much more valuable: myself. My direction, my clarity, and an understanding that life should be lived sincerely. Today, I’m grateful I listened to my intuition back then.”
She calls her performing style “authentic, sensual, confident and bold.”
“I don’t try to play a role. I live in the moment and let my emotions be real,” she says. “This is me, the real me. For me, nudity isn’t about the body; it’s about freedom. I feel truly alive when I do what I love. The adult industry gives me space to be honest and authentic. It’s not just work... It’s my way of telling the world that beauty and truth can exist together.
During her industry journey, Rivers says she’s learned that “I’m stronger than other people’s opinions.”
“And that the most valuable thing is inner peace and confidence in who you are,” she says. “The world may change, people may judge or admire, but if there’s light inside you nothing can extinguish it.”
When she’s not working, she likes to draw and dance—and she is studying English.
“Recently, I opened an Asian cuisine restaurant in another Polish city. It’s a completely different kind of creativity, but it’s also filled with aesthetics and soul,” Sofia says. “I love building a life where every part reflects a piece of who I am.”
She plans to shoot many more scenes, meet new people and bring her dreams to life.
“I want to collaborate with those who inspire me and continue exploring depth and beauty in every project,” Sofia says. “For me, 2025 is a year of growth, awareness and movement forward. This is only the beginning.”
Rivers adds, “I don’t search for the meaning of life, I live it.”
“Sensuality, aesthetics and emotional depth are essential to me. I believe a person reveals themselves not through words, but through what they feel. And if my work can make someone feel warmth, tenderness or inner strength, then I’m doing something right.”
Photography by Marcello Bravo
