LOS ANGELES—Ria Bentley achieved a career milestone by winning the Clips4Sale Trans Creator of the Year award at the annual Trans Erotica Awards (TEA), held recently at the Avalon Theatre in West Hollywood. Bentley was also nominated for Best Self Producer and Miss Unique.
Bentley shared, "I was talking to a friend at the table when they suddenly exclaimed, Ria, you just won! I looked up, and it was surreal to see my name announced as the winner of Clips4Sale Trans Creator of the Year."
During Bentley's acceptance speech, she thanked everyone in the room for their support and paid tribute to the community that has been central to her career. Additionally, she had the honor of accepting an award on behalf of Emily Adaire, who was not able to attend the awards ceremony in person but was named Best Non-US Performer.
Reflecting on the achievement, Bentley described it as a validating recognition of her hard work. Bentley said, "Everyone wants to have some recognition, and awards and nominations do that, but it goes so much farther than the few minutes of accepting a trophy. We work 24/7 at this, and I’m incredibly focused. When people start to notice the work I’m putting out, it makes me feel so good."
Bentley spent five days in Los Angeles ahead of the awards, using the opportunity to shoot new scenes and collaborate with fellow creators.
For more of Bentley, follow her on X @TheRiaBentley and Instagram @tsriabentley.
