Entering at age 25, Mia Austin got a later start than many in the adult game—but with her truly adult age comes a degree of professionalism toward her new vocation that’s a rarity among new starlets. Surely this can be attributed at least in part to the eight years she spent pre-porn working high-end retail at chichi boutiques including Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors and Coach.

And yet, she’s anything but uppity. “I would describe myself as optimistic, imaginative and goofy,” Austin said. “I take this job seriously but at the same time I am having the best times of my life full of new experiences.”

Her unique and malleable appearance—resulting from her half African-American, half Mexican blend—has made her stand out amid the sea of Porn Valley incomers, while also lending her a wide-ranging suitability for any variety of casting needs. “I am able to pull off different looks, from curly to straight hair, that tend to have people thinking my ethnic background is something else,” Mia noted. “Asian is a common guess.”

Don’t expect her to settle into any neat pigeonhole anytime soon, either. “My ambition for the industry is to continue evolving as a performer,” she avowed. “Improving myself physically, cutting back on junk food and alcohol.”

With an “lol,” she added, “Sacrifices must be made.”

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Pictured in a still from Will Ryder's American Hustle XXX (Smash Pictures)