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Marta Wasn't Desperate for Money. She Just Knew Porn Was the Life She Wanted.

The making of an adult film star.

Katia Repina
Jul 29, 2015
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[Note: This piece features explicit photos.]

Twenty-three-year-old Marta recently decided to enter the porn industry in Barcelona. Marta, who prefers not to publish her full name, asserts she has never seen porn as taboo; she merely saw a good career opportunity. “I realized that guys were always staring at me,” she explains, “and, well, I could turn them on with just a look. If I could turn guys on without even trying, what would happen if I made an effort? I just started and here I am.”

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